'I wish it wasn't true but it probably is. But we are trying to change that'
Famed for it's takeaways, fish and chip shops, greasy spoons and doughnut stands, Blackpool has always been the perfect location for a spot of holiday indulgence.
The town had an overall health score of 91.43, which is derived from a low 87.82 healthy people score, a low life expectancy score of 75.72 and a low avoidable mortality score of 72.38. The area’s low healthy lives score comes from poor scores like 80.24 for alcohol misuse and a poor score of 83.58 for healthy eating.
"In the five years we've been here, Blackpool has changed quite a bit. There are certainly plenty of takeaways for those who want it, but there are other options as well." He said: "This is what we excel on. We have great partnerships with NHS groups who come in weekly just to sit and play with the cats, which is really calming for a lot of people. We work with a lot of people with autism and other social issues, so this absolutely fantastic for them.
Helen Sampey has lived in moved to Blackpool from Ansdell in 2009. She believes part of the issue is people moving to the area believing its a 'party town'. Lisa Johnson owns Hellons Health Store in Blackpool says all her clientele are local, health conscious people. She believes many people come to Blackpool hoping for a better quality of life.
"The NHS and mental health services are stretched everywhere, not just Blackpool. Blackpool's mental health score might be high, but it is across the country."
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