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On Armistice Day, we honour all who served. Veterans: tell your GP you served so you can access specialist NHS support. 💙
NHS support for veterans: nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-fo…
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This Remembrance Sunday, we remember all who served. Veterans in England can get NHS mental health support through Op COURAGE.
Support for veterans: nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-fo…
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This Movember, let's talk men's health. 💙 Know what's normal for you, see your GP about any changes, and remember it's OK to talk about how you're feeling.
What is Movember? movember.com/
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Flu season tip: wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. 🧼 Catch it, bin it, kill it. 🤧
NHS handwashing advice: nhs.uk/live-well/best-way-to…
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Need a letter or information from your GP surgery? 📱 Request it in the NHS App under Appointments. Step-by-step help videos are available in BSL. 🤟
NHS App help videos: nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/videos/
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Your calorie needs depend on factors including your age, sex, height, weight and activity level. 🍎 A calorie calculator can provide a useful personalised estimate.
Try the calorie calculator: patient.info/healthy-living/…
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High blood pressure and cholesterol often have no symptoms. ❤️ An NHS Health Check can assess these alongside family history and other cardiovascular risk factors.
NHS Health Check information: nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/…
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⚠️ Our practice website and online forms are currently unavailable due to a technical issue.
✅ The surgery remains open as normal, and patients can still contact us by telephone.
We apologise for the inconvenience and will provide an update once resolved.
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Breast screening uses mammograms to help find cancers that may be too small to see or feel. 🎀 If you're invited, please consider attending your appointment.
NHS breast screening information: nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/…
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Staying active can be adapted around your abilities. 💙 Start small, listen to your body and focus on activities that work for you.
Physical disability and exercise advice: patient.info/features/health…
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Manage your appointments more easily with the NHS App. 📱 You can view and manage available GP and hospital appointments, with BSL guidance available to help you use the service. 🤟
NHS App information: nhs.uk/nhs-app/
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Flu can cause a sudden high temperature, aches, exhaustion, a dry cough, sore throat and headache. 🤒 Rest, sleep and drink plenty of water while you recover. 💧
NHS flu and self-care advice: nhs.uk/conditions/flu/
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High cholesterol usually has no symptoms, so a blood test is the only way to know your levels. ❤️ Healthy eating, exercise and stopping smoking can help.
NHS cholesterol advice: nhs.uk/conditions/high-chole…
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Sinus pain, pressure or a blocked nose? 🤧 Through Pharmacy First, eligible patients can get advice and treatment for sinusitis from a pharmacist without seeing their GP first. 💊
NHS sinusitis advice: nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎀 Know how your breasts or chest normally look and feel, and contact your GP about any new or unusual changes.
Breast cancer information: breastcancernow.org
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This World Mental Health Day, remember that movement is for everybody. 💚 Accessible and adapted activities can help disabled children and young people find enjoyable ways to get moving.
Accessible activity ideas: nhs.uk/healthier-families/ac…
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Need to access documents from your GP surgery? 📱📄 BSL guidance can help you use the NHS App and access available health information.
NHS App and BSL support: nhs.uk/nhs-app/
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This Stoptober, make October the month you quit smoking. 🚭💙
Quitting can improve your health, breathing and finances, and support is available to help you manage cravings and stay on track.
Quit smoking support: nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
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Attend your cervical screening when invited and learn more about HPV, a common virus that cervical screening checks for to help prevent cervical cancer.
More info: nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/…
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Cold weather can make asthma symptoms worse.
Carry your inhaler, wrap a scarf over your nose and mouth, dress warmly and keep taking your prescribed medication. Seek urgent help if your reliever inhaler isn't working or symptoms become severe.
More info: nhs.uk/conditions/asthma/
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