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Clauses you can choose from to complete this badge

1. Screening- make sure that you’re up to date with all the relevant vaccinations and screenings specific for to your age group and National Health Service. We have the NHS in the UK. Make sure you schedule your appointments in including for the vaccinations and screenings. Examples of this can include cervical screenings, mammograms, prostate checks, blood pressure hearing checks, medication reviews and booster jabs including the flu and Covid Jabs.
2. Do it for fee! Self checks- check your breasts, chest area, testicles and and make a note to check for irregularities at least once a month. You may wish to sign up to a service like Coppafield, or simply set up a reminder on your phone. Specific to your body obviously.
3. Teeth- check your up to date with your dentist- do you need your annual check-up or 6 months appointment
4. Eyes- when did you last get your eyes checked? Could you benefit from getting them checked? Even if you have clear vision the optometrist recommend getting your eyes checked every 12-24 months
5. Action plan-set yourself some time to write a Wellness Action Plan for the next 12 months. Set some goals for yourself- linked to either your physical health or mental health or both. Establish what support and resources you need to help you meet your goals and where you can find them.
6. More movement-Is there a way that you can increase more movement you do each day? Maybe it’s dancing in the add breaks whilst watching TV, squatting while making a cup of tea or having a fitness goal and doing it for your fitness badge. Do you keep track of your daily steps? What improvements can you make for your mobility and fitness levels
7. Little niggles-is there a concern you have been putting off consulting a doctor about? Make that appointment?
8. Pharmacy-visit your local pharmacy and find out what services they offer. Is there something they do which may help make your life or a life of a loved one a little simpler?
9. Medicine and supplements-review your current intake of medicines and supplements. Are there additional supplements you could be taking to ensure a balanced diet? Are there medications that you don’t longer need or which is out of date? Do you understand which medicines you can take together, and which cannot be safe if taken together.
10. Mental health first aid- research what mental health resources are available you have access to, depending on the circumstances. If you are employed dose your workplace have Mental Health First Aiders? How can you contact them? Do you have access to other health or wellness benefits through your employment?
11. Mindfulness-take some time to think about the habits and experiences that positively affect your mental health. What helps you when you feel stressed? What mindful thing changes can you implement into your routine into your routine on an ongoing basis. Regular yoga, swimming exercises, massages, writing in a diary, meditating, essential oils, time outside or speaking to a friend or therapist- what are the things that work best for you.
12. Unhelpful habits- Do you have a regular habit which you know isn’t good for you? Do you know what’s triggering it? Can you make a positive change related to it? Maybe it’s cutting down on consumption, giving up all together or seeking a support group.

What I did to get this Badge

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little niggles- Yesterday I went to the doctors. We are going to try and get me seen by my consultant at the RVI in Newcastle.
Teeth-I an going next week to the dentist twice one for a routine appointment and one at the hospital.
Eyes- I have just had my eyes checked last month and I have some reading glasses I keep forgetting to use them.
Mindfulness- I have my mindfulness on in the background on a night playing as background music and it helps with knowing how long I have slept.
Screenings-because I’m under 25 I don’t get screenings but I have been checking my breasts every time I get in the shower this year has been a puzzle and we aren’t sure what’s going on.
Bad habits-I am going to try not to leave big gaps with my eating and I’m going to try and eat low GI food to help with my blood sugar levels

• 1. Screening- make sure that you’re up to date with all the relevant vaccinations and screenings specific for to your age group and National Health Service. We have the NHS in the UK. Make sure you schedule your appointments in including for the vaccinations and screenings. Examples of this can include cervical screenings, mammograms, prostate checks, blood pressure hearing checks, medication reviews and booster jabs including the flu and Covid Jabs.
• 2. Do it for fee! Self checks- check your breasts, chest area, testicles and and make a note to check for irregularities at least once a month. You may wish to sign up to a service like Coppafield, or simply set up a reminder on your phone. Specific to your body obviously.
• 3.Teeth- check your up to date with your dentist- do you need your annual check-up or 6 months appointment
• 4. Eyes- when did you last get your eyes checked? Could you benefit from getting them checked? Even if you have clear vision the optometrist recommend getting your eyes checked every 12-24 months
• 5. Sugar-review your own sugar intake. Read up on Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Why are they on the rise. What positive changes can you make to your diet? Do you understand the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
• 6. Exercise goals- review your exercise levels- could you increase them. Would you benefit from increasing your strength? Do you track your daily step count? Do you do any exercise in addition to walking? Consider starting your Fitness Badge if you haven’t already done it and exploring different types of exercise to suit your personal mobility and body type.
• 7. Little niggles-is there a a concern you hsve been putting off consulting a doctor about? Make that appointment?
• 8. Sleep-are you getting enough? What can you do to improve it? Consider starting the self care badge if you haven’t already done it.
• 9. Water- review your water intake-are you drinking enough? Suggested targets are between 2.5 and 3.5 depending on your body. If not consider the Good Habits Badge
• 10. Mental wellbeing- create a mood tracker for at least a week? What positive steps or life changes could you make to improve your mental health? Would talking to a professional be a benefit? Take at least one positive step to improve your mental wellbeing
• 11. First aid kits- check any first aid you are responsible for are fully stocked up to date in terms of current guidelines and that all items are sealed and in date. Re-stock items as necessary. Check the expiry dates on all medicine in your medicine cabinet and safety dispose of expired drugs.
• 12. Your challenge- set yourself a challenge specific to your health and body. Which you are to complete over the next 3 months. Perhaps you need to review your current medication that you currently take. Perhaps you need to loose weight. Maybe you need to cut down on screen time. Maybe you need to give up smoking or vaping. Set yourself a SMART goal and begin to work towards it.

What ones I have choose for this clause

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Screenings-I am all booked into an appointment for the flue jab on Thursday and I get my blood checked regularly at the doctors anyway.

Self checks- I checked my breasted once a month I just got to go back next year. I did this for the booby badge this year.

Teeth- I have finished my treatment for my 2 front teeth on Monday.

Eyes-I got my eyes checked in September at Vision Express and I do this every year I get new glasses every year.

Sugar-I have took an active role to eat less sugar. I’m cutting out biscuits.

Sleep- I try and aim for about 8 hours of sleep. I wake up naturally every day.