Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
Support available in Bucks
MECC focuses on everyday lifestyle choices that can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.
Below you’ll find a range of links and resources to help you learn more about healthy living, along with information about support available across Buckinghamshire.
These resources can help you look after your own health, and they may also be useful when talking to friends, family, colleagues, or members of the public about making positive changes.
In Buckinghamshire 1 in 10 adults smoke.
Smoking remains a significant health concern, causing a range of serious health issues. Understanding the risks and making informed choices is crucial for a healthier life. There are many benefits to becoming smoke free, and plenty of support is available.
Find out more: Be Healthy Bucks
In Buckinghamshire 1 in 4 adults drink above the recommended guidelines of 14 units.
Reducing your alcohol intake will not only reduce your risk of long-term health conditions, but you may notice other short-term benefits such as:
- feeling better in the mornings
- being less tired and more energetic
- better looking skin
- saving some money
Find out more: Be Healthy Bucks
In Buckinghamshire 1 in 5 adults are physically inactive – meaning they do less than 30 minutes a week.
There are so many benefits to your physical and mental health to be had from moving more.
Find out more: Healthy weight and physical activity
In Buckinghamshire 6 in 10 adults are overweight or obese. Maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy, balanced diet is important for good health and can help you feel your best.
Find out more: Healthy weight and physical activity
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 4 people will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives.
Find out more: Mental wellbeing
Be Healthy Bucks is a free health and wellbeing service to help you make simple changes, to start feeling the benefits of a healthy life today.
You just have to be a Buckinghamshire resident and /or registered with a GP practice in the county.
Find out more: Be Healthy Bucks
Find activities or organisations near you, from things to do, advice and support to staying active.
Find out more: Bucks online directory
Bucks Adult Learning offers a wide range of part‑time and flexible learning opportunities for adults across Buckinghamshire. Their programme includes over 1,500 courses and workshops, delivered online and at more than 140 locations across Buckinghamshire.
Find out more: Bucks Adult Learning