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BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Distance markers in Guernsey aim to encourage people to exercise
Markers have been installed along pavements and cycle paths on a stretch of the east coast of Guernsey to encourage islanders to exercise Health Improvement Commission and CMC Wellbeing have added blue concentric circles every 1,640ft (500m) on the pavements and cycle paths between North Beach and Bulwer Avenue, a distance of 1.5 miles (2.5km).Coined the East Coast Runway, the organisations said they hoped the markings would motivate commuters to run, cycle or walk to work and residents to exercise more in their lunch at CMC Wellbeing Guthrie Steer said there was "real potential" to expand the idea to other parts of the island. Mr Steer said: "There is a health aspect associated with blue zones of longevity and by designing a single concentric circle, it makes it a recognisable health project, not just a road marking."Signs have been installed at both ends of the route, one near the Petanque site and another opposite BBC Costen, the Be Active lead at the Heath Improvement Commission, said: "We want to inform people already using the area for commuting how far the distance is and hopefully motivate them to consider walking or cycling."There might also be employees working at Admiral Park who we hope will be encouraged to go for a lunchtime walk or to walk into town at lunchtime rather than drive."
BBC News
15-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Guernsey healthy food for children scheme to continue
A scheme encouraging children across Guernsey and Alderney to develop a healthy relationship with food is to be continued, the charity behind it has Health Improvement Commission (HIC) said its Growing Gang initiative gave nursery and pre-school staff advice on how to make vegetables engaging for children, as well providing seeds and compost to grow the said the approach improved eating habits and aligned with broader goals, such as fostering a sense of responsibility and connection to the 27-location scheme receives supplies from Le Friquet Garden Centre and Alderney Roots and funding from the States of Guernsey.
BBC News
15-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Guernsey and Alderney schools' campaign targets fussy eating
All States primary schools in Guernsey and Alderney have signed up to a campaign that aims to tackle fussy eating, a charity has Health Improvement Commission said more than 5,000 portions of vegetables would be distributed to bailiwick schools for the Eat Them To Defeat Them programme, which runs until 11 April, invites pupils "to be heroes in the battle against vegetables taking over the world".Tasting sessions, cooking, sensory exploration and crafting are among the activities on offer. 'Really beneficial' Cat Tyrrell, from the charity, said the campaign gave pupils the chance to explore the foods among their peers, helping "normalise" healthy eating in the school said the participation of all States primary schools represented a "landmark year" for the campaign, which was expanded to include children in reception and KS1."This means that now more children can take part over multiple years from reception through to Year 2," she said."This repeated exposure to veg is really beneficial in helping children overcome fussiness."
BBC News
04-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
£270k funds for social prescribing scheme in Guernsey
A scheme that links people in Guernsey with activities to boost their wellbeing has been given additional government funding of £270, than 1,000 people have been referred by Bailiwick Social Prescribing (BSP) with 96% of doctors using it since it scheme was launched in 2021 as a four-year pilot with link workers providing personalised support through a range of options from physical activity and art to singing and green Health Improvement Commission has been given the funding by the Committee for Health and Social Care after evaluation of the pilot scheme. 'Increasing demand on health services' According to the BSP, 61% of people who used the scheme had fewer GP appointments in the following project also offers help with issues such as housing, financial worries and new funding will mean the scheme can recruit an extra link Simon Sebire, the Health Improvement Commission chief executive, said: "Social prescribing recognises the importance of the social causes of our health and the valuable contribution that non-medical community-based activities and support can make to improving personal, social and community well-being, and the challenges the Bailiwick faces in terms of an ageing population and increasing demand on health services."Deputy Marc Leadbeater, vice-president of the Committee for Health and Social Care, said the partnership with the charitable sector "is helping transform how we manage health and wellbeing from a focus on ill health to a wider consideration of what constitutes better health for islanders".
BBC News
11-02-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Push to maintain healthy drinking in Guernsey throughout year
Guernsey's Health Improvement Commission is encouraging islanders to maintain healthy drinking habits after the end of Dry January - the month-long no-alcohol commission's substance use lead, Andrea Nightingale, said people could enjoy alcohol in moderation while minimising potential health risks by drinking fewer than 14 units a also recommended that the 14 units of alcohol were "spread over three days at least."She said: "The body needs to have a break from the alcohol as it dehydrates the body and so, therefore, it needs to replenish and having that break certainly helps that happen." Mrs Nightingale also said that "young people are really leading the way" by embracing being said: "They have looked at their lifestyles and decided to be far more health-conscious now and that is really encouraging to see. "We hope that will continue and the middle-aged and the older generations will take heed."
