Videos by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in London. #hellomynameis Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust! We're here to put the patient first by giving outstanding care to every patient, every day. In an emergency please call 999.
Not us getting a bit carried away already now thereβs just one week to go until #Euro2024β¦ We canβt all be professional footballers β but we CAN make sure we get active. Some tools and tips to move more every day π https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/
Pharmacists can treat minor health illnesses - including hayfever - and can now supply some prescription-only medicines for seven common conditions without you seeing a GP π©Ί They are: Sinusitis Sore throat Earache Infected insect bite Impetigo Shingles Uncomplicated UTIs in women If you feel unwell think Pharmacy First or visit NHS 111 π»
Wishing the best of luck to James Blythe, Managing Director of Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, who will be taking part in his fifth ultramarathon today πββοΈ James will be raising funds for Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity by running from London to Brighton. You can donate here https://www.justgiving.com/page/james-blythe-1708362453410
Pharmacists can now supply some prescription-only medicines for seven common conditions without you seeing a GP π©Ί They are: Sinusitis Sore throat Earache Infected insect bite Impetigo Shingles Uncomplicated UTIs in women If you feel unwell think Pharmacy First or visit NHS 111 π»
High blood pressure puts you at risk of life-threatening conditions. One in 4 adults are living with high blood pressure unknowingly as they have no symptoms. Friday marked #WorldHypertensionDay and we are urging anyone over the age of 40 to get their blood pressure checked for free. More info here https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/
One in four people in the UK are living with high blood pressure unknowingly as they have no symptoms. #WorldHypertensionDay was yesterday and high blood pressure puts you at risk of life-threatening conditions. Get yours checked for free at a pharmacy https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/
Whooping cough cases are rising in England. Sadly, five babies have died between January and March this year. Agata is the immunisation nurse for the maternity department at our sister hospital St George's and shares exactly why pregnant women should get vaccinated against whooping cough
Today is #WorldHypertensionDay and around one in 4 adults in the UK are living with high blood pressure. Having high pressure could increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke, so if you're over 40 you can have it checked for free at a local pharmacy. Find out more here https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/
ICYMI Sunday was International Nurses Day and we held lots of celebratory events πππ Here at St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals our nursing colleagues are from over 75 countries π We thank them for choosing to work for us and appreciate what they bring to the NHS β€οΈ
We love this International Nurses Day message from some of our nursesβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ What do the letters in N-U-R-S-E represent to you?
Happy International Nurses Dayπππ Our dedicated nursing colleagues come from over 75 countries and bring a wealth of knowledge and skills with them to the NHS and enrich us with their heritage and identity. We thank them all for their amazing contributions to our hospitals β€οΈ
Tomorrow is International Nurses Day and we have nursing colleagues from more than 75 countries working at our hospitals. We thank them all for choosing to work for us β€οΈ
Enjoying this weather? We most certainly are π Remember, though, to stay safe in the sun. Make sure you: β’ Wear suncream β’ Stay hydrated β’ Seek shade during the hottest parts of the day Epsom and St Helier's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Beccy Suckling, has this advice...
π’ Did you know there are even common conditions your pharmacist can now provide treatment without a GP appointment. They can now treat sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bite, impetigo, shingles and some urinary tract infections. More here https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/
We hope everyone is enjoying the long Bank Holiday weekend today. Remember, if you need urgent medical help visit 111.nhs.uk π» or visit your local pharmacy if open πΆββοΈ Please only call 999 for it is a life-threatening emergency π #BankHolidayWeekend #NHS111
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Did you know there are seven common conditions pharmacists can prescribe medications for without you having to see a GP?
If you have an urgent medical concern over the Bank Holiday period visit your local pharmacy πΆββοΈπΆ or go online to NHS 111 π»
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help