Physical Health Facilitation Team

About the Physical Facilitation Health Team

Good physical and mental health go together. Having a healthier lifestyle can bring you physical benefits and make a difference to your mental wellbeing.

The Physical Health Facilitation Team can help you improve your physical health. Our team is part of the Community Mental Health Team and includes:

general nurse
support worker
peer support worker
dietician
physiotherapist

We offer all adult service users under the care of Community Mental Health:

an annual physical health check
support and guidance on improving your physical health
support with accessing community health initiatives

If you’re a new service user, you can have a physical health check on admission.

Physical health checks

A physical health check is an important first step towards taking charge of your physical health and wellbeing. It can help detect if you’re at risk of diabetes, stroke, or heart problems. Early action can prevent these conditions to become more serious.

Your annual physical health check will be carried out by our general nurse or support worker. It includes 6 different checks:

blood pressure
height and weight
blood glucose
blood lipids (cholesterol)
smoking habits
alcohol consumption

We’ll take a blood sample to test your level of glucose and cholesterol.

You can be accompanied to your check by a relative, friend or carer. Or you can request for your check to be carried out at your home, or another convenient location, if you have difficulty leaving home.

Following your health check, we will explain any recommended treatment or support options available. These can include:

exercise schemes
weight management support
dietary advice
support to stop smoking
support to cut down your alcohol intake

The Wellbeing Hub

Come to our monthly drop-in sessions at the Wellbeing Hub to speak with various health professionals and have access to community resources and information. Wellbeing Hub drop-in sessions take place on the last Wednesday of every month and run from 12pm to 2pm.

The monthly drop-in sessions are held at:
The Diner
New St James Place
St Helier

JE2 4QP

Additional information

There are many local organisations and services who can help you take charge of your physical or mental health. Visit the following websites for more information:

Help2Quit stop smoking service

Focus On Mental Illness

GUM (sexual health) clinic

Feedback on your treatment

The Patient Advisory Liaison Services (PALS) gives you confidential and practical advice, support and information on service or care related matters in Health and Community Services.

To give your suggestions or comments about our services contact PALS by email to PALS@health.gov.je or call +44 (0) 1534 443515. PALS is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.