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MySunrise Cancer Support App

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:24:00 +0000

Download MySunrise for Digital Cancer Support

Once you have downloaded the app, you can navigate to the West Midlands site which will offer Sandwell and Wolverhampton facilities. Personal information is collected initially to help the app navigate people to the correct facilities. It provides information on available cancer services, the treatment pathway, Symptom support and there is an area for patient feedback as well.

Gymshark Training App

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:15:47 +0000

The Gymshark Training App is a free app to download from Google Play or App Store. The Gymshark Training App gives you access to over 450 free workouts and programmed training plans.

You can find a variety of workouts including Cardio, Bodyweight exercises, Yoga/Pilates, lifting and more.

You can make your own path and exercise in your own way tracking your progress as you go.

You can pick workouts from 15 minutes to 90 minutes

You can create plans, learn from Gymshark Athletes the list goes on.

Nike Run Club App

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:09:20 +0000

Nike Running Club is a great app if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced runner.

You can

set personalised goals using a Nike trainer
join global challenges
Set Plans with others
Connect with friends
Recieve wellness tips.

Strava App

lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:31:44 +0000

Strava is the new leading platform for tracking your fitness.

You are able to track walking, cycling, running.

You can connect with friends and family and celebrate each other's successes.

Fitbit - (Apple)

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:33:29 +0000

See the big picture on your health and fitness journey with the Fitbit app. Find easy ways to get active, sleep better, stress less and eat healthier. Track the stats you care about across health, fitness and sleep, and change your goals as your routines evolve. Stay motivated with energizing workout content for your body and mind. See how far you’ve come with a glance at your personal goal progress and how you stack up to friends and family. Unlock even more possibilities when you sync up with a wearable device like Fitbit tracker or smartwatch and see how your activity, sleep, nutrition and stress all fit together.

Fitbit - (Google)

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:29:51 +0000

StepsApp Pedometer (Apple)

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:09:23 +0000

StepsApp turns your iPhone into a simple and beautiful step counter.

Just put your phone in your pocket and off you go.

Set goals. Count steps. Burn calories.

BetterMe: Health Coaching (Apple)

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Thu, 19 May 2022 12:40:58 +0000

Personalized workout and nutrition plans supported by real human coaches, comprehensive progress tracking, and cognitive therapy practice-based tips.

Google Fit: Activity Tracking (Google)

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:36:46 +0000

Get to a healthier and more active life with the new Google Fit!

It's hard to know how much or what kind of activity you need to stay healthy. That's why Google Fit collaborated with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Heart Association (AHA) to bring you Heart Points, an activity goal that can help improve your health.

Google Fit: Activity Tracker (Apple)

c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:34:14 +0000

Get to a healthier and more active life with Google Fit!

It’s hard to know how much or what kind of activity you need to stay healthy. That’s why Google Fit collaborated with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the American Heart Association (AHA) to bring you Heart Points, an activity goal that can help improve your health.

NHS Food Scanner (Apple)

kal.dhanda@nhs.net (kal dhanda) — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:30:47 +0000

Food Scanner is here to help you and your family make healthier food and drink choices.

It's time to get scanning! Just find a food or drink barcode to quickly see what's inside. You might be surprised by what you find!

Search 'Change4Life' to discover a whole range of ideas to help keep your family healthy and happy.

NHS Food Scanner (Google)

kal.dhanda@nhs.net (kal dhanda) — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:30:17 +0000

This is the latest edition of the Food Scanner app and is an opportunity for you to try out our new features within the application whilst we still build to improve the functionality over the following months.

Ever wondered how much sugar is in your fave cola or salt is in your sauce? Find out with the Food Scanner app!
Food Scanner is here to help you and your family make healthier food and drink choices.
It's time to get scanning! Just find a food or drink barcode to quickly see what's inside. You might be surprised by what you find!
Search 'Change4Life' to discover a whole range of ideas to help keep your family healthy and happy.

NHS Drink Free Days (Apple)

kal.dhanda@nhs.net (kal dhanda) — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:29:37 +0000

Make a pledge to take a few days off and you’re more likely to follow it through and reach your goals. Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze. It also helps you understand more about your current drinking and risk levels as it common for people to underestimate how much they drink.

Health guidelines recommend we all take at least 3 days off drinking a week, so simply pledge and nominate a specific number of drink free days each week and get practical, daily support to help you stick to it and be more successful in reaching your goals. Feel healthier, lose weight and save money with the FREE Drink Free Days app today.

Helpful features:

• Simple and practical tips to help you control your drinking.

• Easy to update and track your Drink Free Days.

• Receive reminders when you need it most.

• Celebrate milestones when you reach your targets.

NHS Drink Free Days (Google)

kal.dhanda@nhs.net (kal dhanda) — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:29:12 +0000

This is the latest edition of the Drink Free Days app and is an opportunity for you to try out a new look and feel and a new typical week journey whilst we work on improving the functionality and cost calculation over the following months.
Make a pledge to take a few days off and you’re more likely to follow it through and reach your goals. Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze. It also helps you understand more about your current drinking and risk levels as it common for people to underestimate how much they drink.

Health guidelines recommend we all take at least 3 days off drinking a week, so simply pledge and nominate a specific number of drink free days each week and get practical, daily support to help you stick to it and be more successful in reaching your goals. Feel healthier, lose weight and save money with the FREE Drink Free Days app today.

Helpful features:
• Simple and practical tips to help you control your drinking.
• Easy to update and track your Drink Free Days.
• Receive reminders when you need it most.
• Celebrate milestones when you reach your targets.

NHS Easy Meals (Google)

kal.dhanda@nhs.net (kal dhanda) — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:26:30 +0000

Our free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.

Sometimes it’s hard to know what to prepare, or think of new meal ideas. Remembering ingredients and keeping track of calories can be a hassle. This app helps you to do all of this and more!

Download the app today and use it to:

• Search over 150 easy, calorie counted recipes across breakfast, lunch, evening meals and puddings
• Find delicious meal ideas using our simple Meal Mixer
• Save your favourite recipes to access later
• Keep track of what you need with the handy shopping list, save or email ingredients to make your shopping easier
• Learn more about being food smart and making healthier choices

Active 10 App : Track and build up your daily walks – start with 10 minutes every day! (Apple)

kal.dhanda@nhs.net (kal dhanda) — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:25:58 +0000

Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get more active or improve your mood, Better Health and Active 10 will be here to support you reach your health goals.

There has never been a better time to kickstart your health.

KEY FEATURES:

• Track all your walking and how many minutes were brisk (10 brisk minutes = Active 10)

• Earn rewards for every brisk minute achieved throughout the day - perfect for those starting from low levels of activity

• Use Pace Checker to see what brisk walking feels like

• Set goals to keep motivated and help you progress

• View up to 12 months of your walking activity, to see how far you have come

• Discover loads of hints and tips on achieving a healthier lifestyle

Active 10 App : Track and build up your daily walks – start with 10 minutes every day! (Google)

kal.dhanda@nhs.net (kal dhanda) — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:25:19 +0000

Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get more active or improve your mood, Better Health and Active 10 will be here to support you reach your health goals.

There has never been a better time to kickstart your health.

KEY FEATURES:

• Track all your walking and how many minutes were brisk (10 brisk minutes = Active 10)
• Earn rewards for every brisk minute achieved throughout the day - perfect for those starting from low levels of activity
• Use Pace Checker to see what brisk walking feels like
• Set goals to keep motivated and help you progress
• View up to 12 months of your walking activity, to see how far you have come
• Discover loads of hints and tips on achieving a healthier lifestyle

NHS Weight Loss Plan (Google)

kal.dhanda@nhs.net (kal dhanda) — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:24:43 +0000

Keep track of your eating habits, and develop a healthier, more active lifestyle with this easy to follow weight-loss plan. Follow 12 informative weekly NHS guides to help you towards maintaining a balanced diet, and use the daily diary to monitor what you’re eating and keep to a recommended calorie target.

We’ll help you work out what a healthy weight is for you by using our in-app BMI calculator and help you set a healthy calorie target that’s right for you.

Each weekly guide has actions, hints and tips for reaching your goal. To keep track of your progress you can log the food and calories you eat at each meal in the dairy, and you can record your weight each week to monitor your weight-loss. We’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you achieve real change, picking you up when you stumble and celebrating your successes.

NHS Weight Loss Plan (Apple)

kal.dhanda@nhs.net (kal dhanda) — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:24:06 +0000

We’ll help you work out what a healthy weight is for you by using our in-app BMI calculator and help you set a healthy calorie target that’s right for you.

Step tracker App- Pedometer (Google)

kal.dhanda@nhs.net (kal dhanda) — Mon, 17 May 2021 11:29:29 +0000