Healthy Lifestyles Team

It is increasingly important that we as individuals take responsibility for own health and that of our families. These pages are designed to offer simple advice to assist people wishing to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

There are literally 100's of exercise classes and opportunities in the district - find out where your nearest class is...

Health walks are great way to exercise and to meet people in your local area whilst enjoying the beautiful South Somerset countryside.

If you would like to make a difference to the health of your community then sign up to one of our FREE Health Walk Leader Training Days.

Community£s is an innovative weightloss project. Members of the community in Milford (Yeovil) are encouraged to sign up and pledge to lose weight and, in turn, earn money for their community.

The SSDC Healthy Lifestyles Team is working to help make workplaces in South Somerset healthier places.

ProActive is the Physical Activity Referral to exercise scheme for Somerset. It has been developed to introduce people to a more active lifestyle within a friendly, enjoyable and supportive setting.

Flexercise is an initiative that runs across Somerset. It aims to promote mental health and wellbeing through regular chair based activity.

We have set up buggy walks in South Somerset to give everyone with young children in buggies a chance to exercise and meet new people.

Helping everyone take part in sport and leisure activities in South Somerset.

A south Somerset town has created a directory naming over fifty breastfeeding-friendly venues to help remove barriers for mothers wanting to breastfeed while out and about.