Health Promotion Resource Centre
The Health Promotion Resources Centre is the only local library in Blaenau Gwent where you can access information on public health and health promotion.
Who can join?
If you live or work in Blaenau Gwent, you can join the library. You might be a health professional, a teacher, or a student, – everyone is welcome. It's free to join!
Want to contact us?
Telephone - 01495 325432; 325443 or 325402
Fax - 01495 325425
Email - joanne.davies12@wales.nhs.uk
What are our opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. by appointment only.
We know that some people can’t make it during these business hours, so please telephone or email us and we'll do our best to accommadate visits at other times.
Why use the Health Promotion Resource Centre?
We’ll help you to find any health promotion information you want. Our items available for borrowing include: health promotion books, games and CD ROMS, DVD / Videos, demonstration materials, display boards, training packs, community cooking equipment. All these items cover a variety of health topics including: drugs & alcohol, sun safety, smoking, food & nutrition, mental health and exercise.
We also have a good range of leaflets covering all the health topics as mentioned above.
Community Cooking Equipment
Community cooking activities are an excellent way to engage the public, communicate healthy eating messages and teach many useful life skills. Our cooking equipment is made available to support and encourage the local community to organise cooking events / training sessions and much more.
The main aims of community cooking sessions are to promote healthy eating and have fun. All activities should be guided by Eatwell and the following healthy eating guidelines:
1. Enjoy your food
2. Eat a variety of different foods
3. Eat the right amount to be a healthy weight
4. Eat plenty of foods rich in starch and fibre
5. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
6. Don't eat too many foods that contain a lot of fat
7. Don't have sugary foods and drinks too often
8. Don't eat too many foods high in salt, and cut down on salt added in cooking and at the table
Health Promotion Resources Newsletters
Autumn 2010 BGPHT Newsletter.pdf