Sevenoaks Health & Wellness Initiative

The Sevenoaks Health & Wellness Initiative is a partnership between Sevenoaks Town Team and The Better Body Group that aims to create a healthier, more active community.

Together, they are working with a raft of businesses, health providers, clubs and organisations to provide a comprehensive resource relating to diet, health checks, physical fitness, mental health and social opportunities.

The NHS Better Health website also has a round-up of lots of advice and suggestions to improve your health.

Find information below about opportunities in Sevenoaks to improve your health and wellness.

Everyone is interested in maintaining and improving their health, and a couple of hours spent at the Sevenoaks Health & Wellness Fair will give plenty of opportunities to discover and consider a wide range of suggestions that could benefit just one person or a whole family.

This is a free to enter event in Vine Gardens on Saturday 30th May. There will be 38 exhibitors representing health providers, sports & activities clubs, the medical profession and health support services. Some will be doing demonstrations and others will be doing health checks – altogether a very wide range of opportunities.

Date: Saturday 30 May

Time: 9:30am to 4pm 

Find out more and see a list of exhibitors on our Events page.

Sevenoaks Medical Centre will be attending the Health & Wellness Fair to provide information on a range of health services, including preventative health checks and diagnostic services. Come and say hi!

The Fair offers a great opportunity to explore the many ways local organisations support physical and mental wellbeing within the community. Here are some simple suggestions from the Centre:

Quick morning energy tips - small daily habits can make a big difference to energy levels and overall wellbeing:

• Get natural daylight within the first hour of waking
• Drink water before caffeine
• Include a protein-rich breakfast where possible
• Try not to check your phone for at least 30 minutes after waking – instead try mindfulness, affirmations, meditation, or a short walk in nature.

Building small routines like these can help support better energy, focus, and wellbeing throughout the day.


 

The Sevenoaks Health & Wellness Initiative has created these food stickers for you to look out for around town when you're choosing a meal or snack: 

• Low Salt Option - made with less added salt, gentler on your blood pressure and heart. Aiming for less than 0.75g per portion
• Low Carb Option - lower in carbohydrates, suits low carb or blood sugar eating. Aiming for less than 20% of calories from carbohydrates in the dish.
• Healthy Heart Option - lower in salt, saturated fat and trans fats. Aiming for less than 6g of saturated fat per portion.
• Balanced Option - approximately 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat. A good mix of carbs, protein and healthy fats for an all-round meal.
• UPF-Free - made from real, minimally processed ingredients with no ultra-processed additives.
• High Protein Option - high in protein to support muscle growth and recovery. Up to 30g of protein per meal.

Read the Healthy Eating in Sevenoaks pdf guide by clicking here.  

The NHS website has useful information about healthier food swaps. These simple food swap ideas can help cut down on sugar, salt and fat in your and your family's diet, plus discover easy ways to make a swap when you next shop. Even just 1 or 2 everyday swaps can really make a difference and go a long way to making each day healthier – but the more you make, the better! Take a look at their website here: Healthier food swaps - NHS

Click on the links below to find out more information about clubs offering sports and other activities in Sevenoaks and how to get involved: