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Do you know what the symptoms of cervical cancer are and how you can reduce your risk? Anyone with a cervix is at risk of cervical cancer, but it’s more common if you’re between the age of 30 and 45.

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How to reduce your risk of cervical cancer Dr David Baines, Bupa Lead Physician, discusses the main causes and risk factors of cervical cancer, and ways you can reduce your risk.

Tourette’s syndrome is common and causes people to make sudden movements or sounds. Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Bianca Clarke, discusses the truth behind five common myths about Tourette’s Syndrome.

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Five myths about Tourette's syndrome | Bupa UK Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Bianca Clarke, discusses the truth behind five common myths about Tourette's Syndrome.

So much fun was had yesterday with John visiting, Johns singing and jokes always get a good laugh. John brings chocolates for prizes, he gives his time and brings the prizes all for free! the only thing he asks for is a cup of coffee and cake 😄🍰
The residents really look forward to his visit every month 🎤

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A few of the residents had one to ones today making Sun Catchers for their rooms, they were super excited to see how theirs turn out as they had seen a finished one, which was made last week. Like being back at school with the glue over hands and peeling it off 😁

From keeping fingernails short to keeping hydrated, Dr Luke Powles shares his advice for soothing chickenpox, as shared with Mother & Baby.

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The 7 best chickenpox creams and treatments for effective relief of your child’s skin Discover the best chickenpox treatments and creams for effective relief for your child’s skin, from Aveeno to PoxClin, tried and tested by parents.

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We had the pleasure of Berkhamsted Fire Station visiting us today, the residents really enjoyed the interaction and asking Nat, Gee & Jimmy questions, we hope to see them again soon for a cup of tea

Yesterday we had so much fun when Molly came to sing. It was the first time that we have had Molly come and entertain us, what an amazing fun time we had residents and staff 🎤🎼

All aboard! Can't beat fish and chips on a bank holiday! Great to see our residents at Chilton Meadows Care Home in Stowmarket enjoying their weekend. 💙

Most children have likes and dislikes when it comes to food. But when does picky eating become something more? Hear more from Specialist Nurse Advisers, Harriet Finlayson and Danielle Panton.

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How can I tell if my child has an eating difficulty? What are eating difficulties and eating disorders? Specialist Nurse Advisers, Harriet Finlayson and Danielle Panton, tell you what you need to know about eating difficulties in children.

Do you know how long it takes your body to process one unit of alcohol? Dr Luke Powles talks to about what happens to your body when you drink alcohol, including some surprise statistics!

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How long does alcohol stay in your system? Alcohol metabolism, explained Here’s what happens after you take that first sip.

Bronchiolitis is a lung infection most commonly affecting children under two. Dr Elizabeth Rogers, Associate Clinical Director at Bupa, discusses the most important things parents should know about the condition.

Bronchiolitis in children: What parents need to know Dr Elizabeth Rogers, Associate Clinical Director at Bupa, discusses the causes of bronchiolitis in children, and provides advice for parents on how to spot and treat the condition.

We love a before and after photo here at kilfillan 😄 Muriel really looks forward to Jenny coming and having her weekly blow-dry

Yesterday was Bee Day 🐝so we celebrated by planting wild seeds, when they have grown we will plant them in our garden, we watched a documentary on Bee's 🐝 and colouring bright Bee pictures

Happy Birthday to Mavis and David! The sunny celebrations at our Argyles Care Home in Newbury look amazing. 💙

Pre-conception counselling before pregnancy is an important part of antenatal care. But what is it and what does it involve? Dr Elizabeth Rogers, Associate Clinical Director of Bupa Clinics, explains.

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What is pre-conception counselling? Pre-conception counselling before pregnancy is an important part of antenatal care. But what is it and what does it involve? Dr Elizabeth Rogers, Associate Clinical Director of Bupa Clinics, explains.

Tics are common and can happen temporarily, or be a sign of a tic disorder, such as Tourette’s syndrome. Bianca Clarke, cognitive behavioural therapist at Bupa, discusses the causes and triggers of tics, and ways you can manage them.

Can anxiety cause tics? Bianca Clarke, a cognitive behavioural therapist at Bupa, explores the causes and symptoms of tics and provides ways you can manage them.

Many children struggle with poor mental health. One in six children aged 5 to 16 are believed to have a mental health condition. Specialist nurse advisers at Bupa, Harriet Finlayson and Danielle Panton, discuss signs and suggest ways you can manage it.

How to spot the signs of poor mental health in children One in six children aged 5 to 16 are believed to have a mental health condition. Specialist nurse advisers at Bupa, Harriet Finlayson and Danielle Panton, discuss some of the signs of poor mental

Your body goes through changes when you’re pregnant and this can lead to lower back pain. Read our new article by Dr Ade Adeniyi, lead Physician at Bupa on how you can manage lower back pain after pregnancy.

How to deal with lower back pain after pregnancy In this article, Dr Ade Adeniyi, lead Physician at Bupa talks about ways of dealing with lower back pain after pregnancy.

Chair Based Exercise our second week running and all residents are doing so well and feeling great after each Tuesday session

Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health conditions. But what’s the difference between them? Cognitive Behavioural Psychologist Deirdre Concannon takes a deep dive into what these terms mean and how they overlap.

What's the difference between anxiety and depression? Cognitive Behavioural Psychologist Deirdre Concannon, talks about key differences between anxiety and depression, as well as some of the ways that they're similar to each other.

Lovely to see our residents at Crossley House Care Home in Bradford enjoying the sunshine over the weekend. ☀️ 💙

👇 Let us know in the comments what you did to make the most of the sun!

Kath made this molly doll for her friends daughter over 30 years ago, they came to see Kath and brought the doll with them was so nice to hear all about it from Kath

Nice day for walks out of the home :) Hot day so the manager
Jessica treats the staff and residents to Ice lollies 🍦

Do you know the secret signs of not being well-rested? 🤔 From craving comfort food to forgetting your dreams, Dr. Elizabeth Rogers breaks it down for us on !

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Nine hidden signs your body needs rest (and how to actually get it) From increased hunger to aches and pains, health experts share the lesser-known signals we need to recuperate

John and his daughter having a Pimms celebrating John's 95th Birthday.
Happy Birthday John from your Kilfillan Family xx

This morning has been all about Eurovision and singing 🎤🎷🪇🪇
and the Wednesday Morning Bingo with lots of winners

Today was a morning of games skittles and noughts & crosses
We are very competitive here at kilfillan and no one likes to
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Wondering what to do with leftover ingredients at the end of the week? Stop wondering, start cooking! 🥕 Here are some simple recipes to help you reduce food waste and be more sustainable.

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Reducing food waste – interesting ways to use up your fruit and veg These tips and recipes show you ways to get the most out of your fruit and veg.

A little taster this morning with Chair based exercise using the resistance bands - was so amazing to be able to adapt the exercises to each individual resident

Dr Sarah Griffiths speaks to Stylist about the 20-minute rule, and how it can help you think about the amount of alcohol you're consuming.

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If you want to cut down your drinking, it’s time to try the ‘20-minute rule’ Here’s how to get started.

Happy May Day ! On Wednesdays we play Bingo and as its May day the residents got a fun filled morning of Vicky trying to Morris Dance !😂

Anxiety is common in teenagers. Read our new article by Danielle Panton, Specialist Nurse Adviser at Bupa, on how you can support a teenage with anxiety disorder.

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Tips to support your teenager with anxiety disorder Danielle Panton, Specialist Nurse Adviser at Bupa, talks about how anxiety disorder can affect teenagers and how they can be supported.

A very happy birthday to Dorothy at our Crossley House Care Home in Bradford. 💙

Thank you to Liz and Mia for Bringing Barney and Willow in to visit us, the residents loved them and they were so well behaved who doesn't like a Friday cuddle with a Doggie

Glad to see our residents at Berkeley House Care Home in Hull enjoying a Saint George's Day celebration earlier this week. 💙

Our Sensory cat is loved and looked after so well here at Bupa UK the interaction of the stroking and purring of the cat brings such calm, and many conversations about previously owned animals 😸

Have you got a consultant appointment coming up? Make the most of it with these tips from Dr Lewis Caplin, about planning your questions and other ways to prepare. 💼📋👩‍⚕️

Preparing for a consultant appointment Planning your questions before your consultant appointment can help you make the most of the time. Dr Lewis Caplin, Lead Physician at Bupa, gives his tips.