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Do you want to improve your health? Maybe you would like to quit smoking, drink less, be more active, eat more healthily or just feel better about yourself but you’re not sure where to start? We can work personally with you to make a real difference to your health and wellbeing.

Anyone aged 16 yrs or over who lives, works or is registered with a GP anywhere in the Wigan Borough can use HealthyRoutes services.

We also provide stop smoking support for young people aged 12 to 17 years.

What we can offer you

The HealthyRoutes team is friendly, understanding and supportive.

We are based in your local community and provide free, confidential and practical personal support and motivation tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle to improve your health.

Our friendly staff can work with you to guide, encourage and support you on:

  • Cutting down or giving up smoking tobacco
  • Support and advice about e-cigarettes
  • Eating a healthy diet - even on a tight budget
  • Being more physically active - whatever your level of fitness
  • Losing and managing your weight
  • Cutting down or stopping drinking alcohol
  • Reducing stress or anxiety, or helping you with your self-esteem and building confidence

What you say

"HealthyRoutes helped me while I was going through a difficult period at home. I was feeling unhealthy and under a lot of pressure. My HealthyRoutes advisor listened to me and helped me make easy changes. I’ve lost 5kgs in weight but more importantly I feel that my overall health is so improved and I can cope much better than before."

Privacy Information

For information on how your personal data is handled please see the Public Health and Health Improvement Services privacy notice.

Opening hours

  • Monday, 9am - 5pm
  • Tuesday, 9am - 7pm
  • Wednesday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
  • Saturday, 9.30am - 1.30pm

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