Isle of Wight Council

Public Health

Frequently Asked Questions for this Service

Question: Stop Smoking

Answer: Freephone: 0800 999 1396
Local Phone: 01983 642369
Email: smokefree.island@nhs.net
Text: Text QUIT to 66777
Opening Times: 9 till 5 Monday to Friday and 9 till 12 Saturday.
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Question: Healthy Lifestyles - healthy eating, weight management, stop smoking or being more active.

Answer: Please signpost to website - Related Link

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Question: Drug & Alcohol Service

Answer: The drug and alcohol recovery service is delivered by Inclusion, Isle of Wight (see weblink). They provide a free, confidential and easy to access service to all age groups on the Isle of Wight who are using, or affected by someone else’s use of alcohol or drugs.

Telephone: 01983 526654 (9am till 5pm Monday to Friday).
Out of Hours: 03003 302001
Email: inclusioniow@mpft.nhs.uk
Address: 102 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, PO30 1DB

Self referral - https://www.inclusioniow.org/online-referral/
Professional referral - https://www.inclusioniow.org/professional-referral/

Weblink for young person (24 and under) https://www.inclusioniow.org/24-and-under/
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Question: Adult Weight Management - aged 18+ enquiring about support to lose weight.

Answer: Signpost to Gloji Isle of Wight.
Website: https://iow.gloji.org.uk/
Email: support@gloji.co.uk
Phone: 0800 048 9509 (Open 9 to 5 Monday to Friday. Outside of these times callers may leave a voicemail).
Please note there is eligibility criteria for this service. For more information, please contact the service.


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Question: Adult Weight Management - Male aged 18+. Man v Fat Football League

Answer: Man v Fat - Weekly matches with qualified referees, an experienced coach, and the support of likeminded teammates. Subject to availability and eligibility criteria, you may qualify for funded places via Isle of Wight Council.

• Competitive league with weekly games.
• Accountability from your team and coach.
• Weekly weigh-ins and progress reports.

Web: https://www.manvfatfootball.org/Cowes
Web: https://manvfatfootball.org/sandown
Email: football@manvfat.com
Phone: 0345 163 0042

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Question: Physical Activity - Customer enquiry regarding support to find local, physical activity opportunities.

Answer: Isle of Wight Activity Finder is an activity calendar where you can find all kinds of active sessions across the Island, ranging from activities in local halls, to sports sessions at your local club, to exercise classes in your living room. There are helpful tips to get you started and stories about others that have benefited from getting active more often. - Related Link

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Question: Exercise on Referral - Customer enquiry regarding Exercise on Referral with 1Leisure.

Answer: The Exercise on Referral scheme is operated by 1Leisure. The Exercise on Referral programme is not a free service.
What is offered under the scheme membership:
• Unlimited use of the 1Leisure facilities at Medina, The Heights and Westridge.
• Advice on the best exercise to suit the patient’s needs and interests. For example: gym, swimming, fitness classes, circuit training, and more.
• One-to-one support from a qualified instructor. (Number of one-to-ones will be dependent on instructor’s assessment of need).
• Free parking permit for the facilities.
• Free gym induction.
For the Exercise on Referral programme:
• There is a £10 joining fee.
• 50% discount for the first four months. This discount is on normal and concessionary membership fees, but it is only available for those paying by direct debit.
• For membership fees and concessions please visit our 1Leisure website.
Please note patients cannot self-refer. Please speak to a healthcare practitioner for more information.

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