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🏳️‍🌈 During Pride Month and beyond, it's crucial to recognise and celebrate the diversity of gender identities within our community. The NHS is committed to providing inclusive and supportive healthcare services for trans and gender-diverse individuals. If you or someone you know is experiencing gender dysphoria, the NHS offers a range of healthcare options tailored to meet individual needs. From counselling and psychological support to hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries, our goal is to ensure everyone has access to the care they need to live authentically and comfortably. 🏳️‍⚧️ We understand that navigating gender transition can be challenging, and that's why we provide resources and support every step of the way. Our dedicated healthcare professionals are here to listen, offer guidance, and provide compassionate care. To learn more about gender dysphoria and the healthcare services available through the NHS, visit our website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/. Let's continue to foster a culture of inclusivity and acceptance, not just during Pride Month, but every day of the year. #PrideMonth #GenderDysphoria

🌍🚭 Why tobacco is harmful for you and the environment? 🚭🌍 Today is World No Tobacco Day, a perfect time to reflect on the impact of tobacco on our health and our planet. Here’s why it’s crucial to kick the habit and how the NHS can help you quit smoking or chewing tobacco. 👎 Why Tobacco is Bad for You: - Health risks: Smoking and chewing tobacco can cause serious health issues, including heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and respiratory problems. - Addiction: Nicotine in tobacco is highly addictive, making it hard to quit once you start. - Quality of life: Tobacco use can affect your physical fitness, cause premature aging, and lead to various chronic illnesses. 🌿 Why Tobacco is Bad for the Environment: - Pollution: Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world, polluting our streets, beaches, and waterways. - Deforestation: Tobacco farming contributes to deforestation, which harms biodiversity and ecosystems. - Chemical waste: The production and disposal of tobacco products release harmful chemicals into the environment. 💡 Advice on Quitting: The NHS offers a range of services to help you quit smoking or chewing tobacco: - NHS Smokefree: Access free resources, tools, and support at https://www.nhs.uk/smokefree - Stop Smoking Services: Find local stop smoking services for one-on-one or group support. - Quit Smoking Aids: Learn about nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), prescription medications, and other aids to help you quit. Taking the step to quit is a powerful move for your health and the planet. Reach out today and start your journey to a tobacco-free life! #WorldNoTobaccoDay #QuitSmoking

Choosing the right care: first time, every time! 🩺✨ Did you know? You don't always need to see a GP for your healthcare needs. At our practice, we have a diverse team of skilled professionals who play vital roles in patient care. For example, this could be a Health and Wellbeing Coach, a Podiatrist or a Physiotherapist! They are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of common health issues, providing timely and effective care. From minor ailments to long-term conditions, our team is here to ensure you receive the right care, the first time around. Learn more about roles and services at https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/expanding-our-workforce/ #RightCareFirstTime #ARRS #PatientCare 🌟👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️💊

Be Shingles aware!

Know the facts!

Did you know you have a choice?

Health checks are important - don't ignore your reminders!

Neurodiversity' is a term that recognises that people experience and respond differently to the world around them. This different perspective can lead to new ideas, creativity or unique skill sets. 🌈 Individuals may also have aspects of life they find more challenging for which they require additional support at school and different parenting and behaviour management approaches. 🤝 For Neurodiversity Celebration Week 13th - 19th March, let's raise awareness of neurodiversity and understand that differences, difficulties and disabilities are not deficits! Everything would be pretty dull if we were all the same, right?! ✨ For support with neurodivergent conditions, visit https://www.donaldsons.org.uk/neurodiversity/ or to look up information about a specific condition, search via NHS Health A - Z https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityCelebration #NeurodiversityAwareness

Wakey wakey! Are you struggling with your sleep? Many people don't get enough sleep to stay alert throughout the day. Here are some tips to sleep better: 🕙 Keep regular sleep hours - Making a habit of going to bed when you feel tired and getting up at roughly the same time helps teach your body to sleep better. Try to avoid napping where possible. 💤 Confront sleeplessness - If you are lying awake and unable to sleep, do not force it. Get up, do something relaxing, and return to bed when you feel sleepier. 😴 Create a restful environment - Dark, quiet and cool environments generally make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. 📝 Write down your worries - If you often lie awake worrying about tomorrow, make it a part of your daily routine before bed to write a list for the next day. This can help put your mind at rest. 🚶 Move more, sleep better - Not only is regular exercise good for your physical health, but it's good for your mind too – and being active during the day can help you sleep better. Just remember to avoid vigorous activity near bedtime if it affects your sleep. ☕ Cut out caffeine and avoid alcohol - Try to cut down on alcohol and avoid caffeine close to bedtime. What do you do to help yourself sleep better? Let us know in the comments below For more helpful sleep tips and information about how to reduce tiredness and sleep issues, go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/self-help-tips-to-fight-fatigue/ or https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/ #SleepBenefits #Sleep #SleepBetter #HealthyLiving

It's easy for sugar to add up throughout the day. Use our calculator to quickly check how much sugar is in some of the everyday food and drinks your child might have. You'll be surprised how quickly it can add up! There are loads of ways you can shop smart to cut down on sugar: ✅ Make a Good choice - Look out for the "Good choice" badge in-store and when shopping online to find better options quickly. 🔍 Check the label - Many products have traffic-light labels on the front of packs, which can be a handy guide. Pick items with more greens and ambers, and cut down on ones with any reds. 📱 Scan and know - Use the free NHS Food Scanner app to see how much sugar is in your favourite food or drink and get suggestions for healthier swaps! 🥛 Bigger is not better - The big bottles of fizzy drinks and juice may seem like a good deal, but you're just getting more sugar! Instead, go for water, lower-fat milk, sugar-free or no added sugar drinks. 🚫 Leave it on the shelf - It's the simplest trick in the book. If you do not have sugary sweets and treats in the house, you will not be able to eat them! Visit https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/food-facts/sugar/ to use the 'sugar calculator', find out how to cut down on sugar, and get tips for shopping smart! Do you have any tips for cutting out sugar? Let us know in the comments below #SugarCalculator #HealthyChoices #HealthyOption #HealthierFamilies #NHS

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health. When you stop, you give your lungs a chance to repair, and you can breathe easier. There are lots of other benefits too – and they start almost immediately. It's never too late to quit. You’ve got this! 👍 Go to https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ to find out the best ways to quit today - you can download the free NHS Quit Smoking app, get a free personal quit plan and much more support and guidance. #QuitSmoking #StopSmoking #TobaccoFree #SmokeFree

It's Random Acts of Kindness Week! Research shows that helping others can be good for our mental health. It reduces stress, improves our emotional well-being and even benefits our physical health. People who are unwell, elderly or feeling sad will especially benefit from an act of kindness. What better reason to do something nice for other people! 🌟 Doing something nice for someone doesn't cost a lot of time or money. It's the small things in life that can make a big difference and acts of kindness can be done all year round! It’s important to look out for each other in and around our communities. This is how we protect and maintain good mental health for all. Hooray! Visit https://www.randomactsofkindness.org ✨ Let's play 'Random Acts of Kindness Roulette' - Pause this video to get some ideas for what your Random Act of Kindness can be today! 🎉 #RandomActsOfKindnessWeek #MakeKindnessTheNorm #RAKtivist

Noticing your kids itching and scratching? It might be chicken pox! Chickenpox is common and mostly affects children, but you can get it at any age. It usually gets better by itself after 1 to 2 weeks without needing to see a GP. Phew! Symptoms include: - An itchy, spotty rash which is the main symptom of chickenpox. It can be anywhere on the body. - A high temperature or fever - Aches and pains, and generally feeling unwell - Headache - Loss of appetite You can catch chickenpox by being in the same room as someone with it. It also spreads by touching things that have touched the rash so you'll need to stay away from school, nursery or work until all the spots have formed a scab. This is usually around 5 days after the spots appeared. You can find out more about chicken pox at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/ Speak to a GP if you're not sure it's chickenpox or you're concerned about your child. Tell the receptionist you think it might be chickenpox before going into a GP surgery. #Chickenpox #ChickenpoxSymptoms #ChildrensHealth

It's International Epilepsy Day, and because of this, we are raising awareness about first aid for seizures! Seizures can be startling, but don't worry, for most people with epilepsy, a seizure is not an emergency! If you see someone having a seizure, your goal is to keep the person safe. In most cases, it will stop on its own, but it is still essential to follow some basic first aid tips to help and protect the person experiencing the seizure. 💜 ☎️ Call 999 if: - the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes - there are repeated seizures - the person has difficulties breathing - the seizure occurs in water - the person is injured, pregnant, or sick - the person does not return to their usual state - it’s a first-time seizure #Epilepsy #InternationalEpilepsyDay #Seizure #SeizureFirstAid

Did you know? Tomorrow is ‘Time to Talk Day’, the nation’s biggest mental health conversation! It’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives ✨ It's important for us to talk about our mental health because: - One in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year - Talking about mental health can help create supportive communities where we can talk openly and feel empowered to seek help when needed - By opening up a conversation about mental health, we can support ourselves and others We should make everyone feel comfortable talking about mental health – whenever they like. Will you be joining in with Time to Talk Day? 💬 To find out more and how to get involved, visit https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/time-to-talk-day-2023/ #TimeToTalk #MentalHealth #MIND

Cold weather often means children and families are stuck indoors and are not able to do as much physical activity as they could if they were outside! 🤸‍♀️🏃‍♂️ If you are caring for young kids, visit https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/activities/indoor-activities-for-kids/ for loads of free indoor games and activities for children so they can still get the 60 minutes of daily physical activity they need – even when they cannot get outside! #IndoorActivities #ChildrensActivites #HealthierFamilies