Health column
Welcome to our Health column
The columns are published regularly from the borough's different health organisations.
- Wigan Borough showing the power of hope
- Description
- How we're going the extra mile to spread kindness and shine a light on suicide during the Month of Hope.
- Date:
- Tuesday 8th September 2026
- Good food shouldn't be a luxury
- Description
- With healthy food becoming increasingly out of reach, it's no wonder so many families are making less nutritious choices.
- Date:
- Thursday 9th July 2026
- No room for complacency despite real progress towards smoke-free generation
- Description
- The latest column from the Director of Public Health
- Date:
- Monday 29th June 2026
- A Smoke Free Generation - A landmark moment for public health
- Description
- Yesterday (29 April 2026) marked a landmark moment for public health.
- Date:
- Thursday 30th April 2026
- Keep antibiotics working to protect yourself and others
- Description
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) might sound like a complicated problem, but it's something that affects us all.
- Date:
- Monday 28th April 2025
- Focus on the great outdoors this spring
- Description
- As spring arrives, with the promise of longer days, warmer temperatures, bringing the perfect opportunity to step outside and enjoy the great outdoors.
- Date:
- Tuesday 18th March 2025
- Stay safe this Christmas by looking after your sexual health
- Description
- The festive season is here and it's a time of joy, celebration and connection. However, the mix of social gatherings, travel and holiday cheer can sometimes lead you to being unprepared. Amid the parties, mistletoe moments, and New Year celebrations, it's important to look after your sexual health.
- Date:
- Thursday 9th January 2025
- Break Free from Smoking for a Healthier Future
- Description
- Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health, and there's no better time to start than now.
- Date:
- Friday 15th November 2024
- Staying well this winter - Rachael Musgrave
- Description
- It's that time of year again; longer nights, cosy jumpers and getting together with family and friends to celebrate. It's also the time of year when illnesses spread quickly and easily so it's important to make sure we're all prepared to stay well this winter.
- Date:
- Wednesday 1st November 2023
- Taking time to reflect on wellbeing this autumn - Rachael Musgrave
- Description
- September heralds the beginning of autumn. A time for cosy jumpers, getting outdoors to enjoy the autumnal changes and for togetherness and connection as we settle into new routines after the summer. It's also when we come together to think about how we're feeling during the Month of Hope.
- Date:
- Thursday 21st September 2023