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ALT 650 people say their mental wellbeing has improved.
ALT Two women tend to a raised bed at Millan centre. Above the image, text says 'Supporting health and wellbeing with Local Care Direct.'
ALT A hand holding a squeezy bottle of sunscreen. Copy reads; sunscreen advice
ALT One hand squeezing some sunscreen into an open hand. Copy reads; How to apply sunscreen. Adults should apply 6 to 8 teaspoons of sunscreen if you're covering your entire body. Apply the sunscreen 30 minutes before going out and then just before you go out. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. If you're worried you might not be applying enough. SPF30, you could use a sunscreen with a higher SPF.
ALT Bottle of SPF 30+ sunscreen. Text reads; Do not rely on sunscreen alone to protect yourself from the sun. Wear suitable clothing and spend time in the shade when the sun's at its hottest. When buying sunscreen, the label should have: a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 to protect against UVB at least 4-star UVA protection.
ALT A woman sat under an umbrella, waring a bikini and a hat. She is applying sunscreen. Copy reads; Swimming and sunscreen. Water washes sunscreen off, and the cooling effect of the water can make you think you're not getting burned. Use water-resistant sunscreen if it's likely you'll sweat or have contact with water. Sunscreen should be reapplied straight after you have been in water, even if it's "water resistant", and after towel drying, sweating or when it may have rubbed off.
ALT Looking after someone with dementia. A graphic shows a woman sitting with an elderly person on a sofa with their arm on their shoulder.
ALT Two teenaged girls are taking a selfie on the beach. The text reads: While you’re enjoying the summer, don’t forget. Keep taking your preventer inhaler. Stick to your asthma action plan"
ALT A hand holding a squeezy bottle of sunscreen. Copy reads; sunscreen advice
ALT One hand squeezing some sunscreen into an open hand. Copy reads; How to apply sunscreen. Adults should apply 6 to 8 teaspoons of sunscreen if you're covering your entire body. Apply the sunscreen 30 minutes before going out and then just before you go out. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. If you're worried you might not be applying enough. SPF30, you could use a sunscreen with a higher SPF.
ALT Bottle of SPF 30+ sunscreen. Text reads; Do not rely on sunscreen alone to protect yourself from the sun. Wear suitable clothing and spend time in the shade when the sun's at its hottest. When buying sunscreen, the label should have: a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 to protect against UVB at least 4-star UVA protection.
ALT A woman sat under an umbrella, waring a bikini and a hat. She is applying sunscreen. Copy reads; Swimming and sunscreen. Water washes sunscreen off, and the cooling effect of the water can make you think you're not getting burned. Use water-resistant sunscreen if it's likely you'll sweat or have contact with water. Sunscreen should be reapplied straight after you have been in water, even if it's "water resistant", and after towel drying, sweating or when it may have rubbed off.
ALT Graphic shows images of common medicines including prescription tablets and inhalers. Wording reads “£18 million is wasted every year on unused medicines across West Yorkshire. Help us to reduce medicine waste by only ordering what you need”.
ALT A promotional image for the NHS featuring a diverse group of healthcare professionals and patients standing on a white platform. The background is blue with geometric lines and dots. Text reads, 'The 10 Year Health Plan will make the NHS fit for the future.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.
ALT Need urgent help for your mental health? Call 111 and select the mental health option. The NHS logo is in the top right corner of the image.
ALT A middle-aged person sitting with a red jack-in-the-box toy on the table across from them. The person is turning the handle of the red-jack-in-the-box and has a concerned expression on their face. The text reads: ‘Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you’. The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner.
ALT Text on image reads: Get support with type 2 diabetes. The NHS logo is in the top right corner. The Healthy Living logo is in the bottom right corner.
ALT Two older women chat in the evening sunshine. One wears a headscarf. The words say: Eligible people can book their Spring 2025 covid-19 vaccine online or on the NHS App.
ALT Thank you!
ALT A picture of two older men chatting in the spring sunshine. The words say: Eligible people can book their Spring 2025 covid-19 vaccine online or on the NHS App.