Livewell

The Livewell health check team was proud to attend the official opening of ALSTOM's new Work and Wellbeing Suite today at the company's Derby Litchurch Lane Works 🩺💚 where we delivered blood pressure checks and shared information about our free services with staff.

A big congratulations to Alstom’s Derby Wellbeing team 👏 for creating such a valuable space and resource for colleagues to use. We were also pleased to hear about the important su***de prevention training taking place within the organisation 💛 and to have the opportunity to have a photo with the Baton of Hope 🏅.

This Men's Health Week, we're celebrating the men who have recently quit smoking with support from Livewell. 👏

💬 "I'm now saving the money I would have spent on ci******es for a new bass guitar. For anyone contemplating quitting this year, do it – it's never too late."

💬 "I have more energy and surprisingly, I’m less irritable. I once feared quitting would make me short-tempered, but it turns out it was the ni****ne addiction causing my irritability."

These are just a few of the many men across Derby who have taken the step to become smokefree and are already experiencing the benefits. 🌟

Quitting is not just about willpower. Men across Derby are proving that, with the right support, it is possible to stop smoking – even after many years. 💪

Livewell's Stop Smoking Service can help you:
✅ Set a quit date
✅ Choose the right products to manage cravings
✅ Stay motivated with regular support

If you'd like to quit, book a phone appointment with Livewell this Men's Health Week. One conversation can be the start of a big change. 📞

📩 Register online or contact Livewell to take your first step today: 01332 641254 / https://livewellderby.co.uk/services/stop-smoking

Smokefree Derby and Derbyshire

💚Our disabled community deserve to be seen, heard, included and valued in all aspects of life.
📊86% of unemployed adults with a learning disability want a paid job, but only 26.7% have one. Derby City Council are making sure these statistics change. 🌟

💼Join Derby Adult Learning Service today to speak with Disability Confident employers about supporting you into work. 🤝

Details below 👇
📅Today, Tuesday 16th June 2026
🕛10:45am - 12:30pm
📍Derby City Council House, Better Together Café

Mencap

Do you have a disability and want to get a job?

Join us, our wider Employment & Skills Team and the following employers to help you find work: Derventio Housing Trust, Derby City Council, Radfield Home Care Derby, Ashbourne & South Derbyshire, Ashmere Derbyshire, East Midlands Airport, Community Action Derby and Derbyshire Constabulary.

A BSL Interpreter will be available.

Book your place here 👉https://bit.ly/4amFmE6

It is Learning Disability Week 🥳🙌🌟

The theme for 2026 is “Do you see me?” Mencap are bringing to the forefront that people with a learning disability are seen, heard, included, and valued in all aspects of life 🥳

We see you 🫶

We hear you 🫶

We value you 🫶

We are very proud that one of Livewell’s brilliant services is the amazing Liveability programme. This offers a fun and supportive programme for adults with learning and other disabilities to lose and manage their weight.
All of this is delivered in a safe and inclusive space, with dedicated and caring support from our advisor, Mark and the team.

We celebrate you 🙌

Find out more below 👇

👉 https://livewellderby.co.uk/services/liveability

👉 https://livewellderby.co.uk/

👉 https://www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisabilityweek



DO YOU SEE ME LOVING LIFE 😊📸🖼️🤳

📢 Men’s Health Week 💙

This week is Men’s Health Week, a time to raise awareness of the health challenges faced by men and encourage positive steps towards better physical and mental wellbeing.

💪 Small changes can make a big difference:
✅ Be active
✅ Eat well
✅ Get enough sleep
✅ Connect with others
✅ Take time to look after your mental health
✅ Attend health checks and seek support when needed

Looking after your health isn't just about treating illness - it's about staying well, feeling your best, and reaching out when you need support. 💙

Diabetes Week is a great reminder to look after your long-term health 💭🩺. An NHS Health Check with Livewell includes a diabetes risk measurement and can help spot any problems early, giving you time to make positive changes 💪.

If you’re aged 40–74 and don’t already have certain health conditions, you could be eligible for a free NHS Health Check ✅. Visit the Livewell website to check your eligibility and book your appointment online 📅 https://livewellderby.co.uk/services/nhs-health-checks

Find out more about Diabetes Week on the Diabetes UK website: www.diabetes.org.uk 🌐.

Please share this with friends and family so they can look after their health as well 🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

Small steps today can help protect your health for the future 💙.

During Diabetes Week, take a moment to think about your future health 💭🩺. An NHS Health Check with Livewell includes a diabetes risk measurement and can help spot problems early so you can make positive changes 💪.

If you’re aged 40–74 and don’t already have certain health conditions, you may be eligible for a free NHS Health Check which includes cholesterol, blood pressure and heart age in addition to diabetes risk ✅. Find out more and check your eligibility on the Livewell website 🌐, then book your appointment online 📅 https://livewellderby.co.uk/services/nhs-health-checks

Please share this with friends and family so they can check their health too 🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

Make today the day you put your health first 💙.

We're rounding off with simple tips to make salads exciting, filling & last for days🥗

Fight hunger 💪
• Make grains or pulses (like beans and lentils) the base of your salad: we like couscous, bulgur wheat and chickpeas. 🍚🧆
• Add nuts and seeds: Aldi have a selection of cheap and tasty salad toppers! 🌰🌻

Make it once, eat it all week 🧺⏱️
• To keep your salad fresh, use vegetables that stay crunchy and won’t brown: think carrot, peppers, celery & radish 🥕🫑🌿
• Swap soft greens for stronger leaves like cabbage 🥬, scoop out the centre of your cucumber 🥒, and keep your cherry tomatoes whole 🍅.
• Keep your dressing & nuts/seeds separate, then pour it on your portion when you’re ready to eat. 🥄

An exciting salad? ✨
• A bit of sweetness keeps your palate interested: we love dates, grapes, and pomegranate seeds. 🍇🌴🔴
• Make a salad dressing that you love: they’re healthier and tastier than shop bought dressings and you can adjust it to your own taste. 🫙❤️
• Here are some ideas from BHF to get you started:
• https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/healthy-salad-dressing

Comment or share a picture of your favourite salad combo below 👇

8 healthy salad dressings Try our recipes for easy-to make salad dressing. They're fresh, flavourful and kind to your heart.

Looking for a quick, budget-friendly lunch idea for ? 🥗

This colourful bean salad is packed with flavour, easy to prepare, and perfect for warmer days ☀️ Shared by Christine from our Customer Contact Team, it's a simple way to enjoy a healthy, protein-packed meal without spending a fortune 🙌

💚 Cheap, filling, and great for meal prep!

**Ingredients**
🥫 1 can mixed beans, drained
🌽 1 can sweetcorn, drained
🫛 Handful of green beans, trimmed and chopped
🧅 1 red onion, finely diced
🍅 Cherry tomatoes, halved
🍋 Juice of ½ lemon
🥄 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
🍯 1 tsp honey
🍇 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
🧄 ½ tsp garlic granules
🧂 Salt to taste

**Method**
1️⃣ Boil or steam the green beans for 3–4 minutes until just tender, then leave to cool.

2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the mixed beans, sweetcorn, green beans, red onion and tomatoes.

3️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together:
• Lemon juice
• Dijon mustard
• Honey
• Balsamic vinegar
• Garlic granules

4️⃣ Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.

5️⃣ Leave for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to combine.

😋 Enjoy!

Want to boost the protein even further?

Try adding:
🐟 A tin of tuna (+25g protein)
🥚 2 boiled eggs (+12g protein)
🧀 Cottage cheese (+10–15g protein per serving)

This recipe makes 2 generous portions and costs very little per serving. The honey, mustard and balsamic dressing gives it a fresh, tangy flavour that's perfect for summer 🌞

Cajun Chicken Salad with Tzatziki 🥗🔥

This quick and simple dish, ideal for a light summer meal 🌞, is a family favourite from Julie in the Livewell Customer Contact Team 👩‍🍳. The Cajun spice adds a little kick 🌶️, but a spoonful of tzatziki will cool you down ❄️. Julie used shop-bought tzatziki, but you could of course make your own! 🥒🧄

Serves 4 👪

You will need:
🥔 400g baby new potatoes, sliced
🍗 3–4 chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
🌶️ 1 tbsp Cajun or Piri Piri seasoning
🫗 1 tbsp oil
🥬 1 bag herb salad leaves
🧅 1 red onion, thinly sliced
🥣 1 pot tzatziki

👩‍🍳 Method:
1️⃣ Cook the potato slices in lightly salted water for 8–10 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
2️⃣ Place the seasoning and chicken strips in a clean, dry plastic bag and shake well to coat the chicken.
3️⃣ Heat a little oil in a large frying pan and fry the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until cooked and golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper.
4️⃣ Place the salad leaves in a large serving dish, scatter with the warm potato and onion slices, then top with the spicy chicken.
5️⃣ Serve with a spoonful of tzatziki.

Enjoy!! 😋🥗