Staying healthy

Use this guide to help you understand your health needs and what you can do to keep yourself healthy and fit.

Alcohol

Having an occasional drink can be part of a social experience or a nice accompaniment to a meal.

But, what is the safe limit for you?

Drinking regularly above this limit could lead to serious health problems including cancer and stroke. There could also be problems if you are on regular medication, and alcoholic drinks normally have lots of calories so can also impact on any diet that you are on.

For information on suggested alcohol limits, what a “unit” is, and calories in alcohol, visit the NHS Choices Drinking and alcohol website.

If you think you might have an alcohol problem, you can contact the: