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In England, nearly two women die every day from cervical cancer, but cervical screening can help catch cancer before it starts.

If you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice. You may also be able to book with your local sexual health service.

For more information visit nhs.uk/cervicalscreening.

Hay fever is a common allergy that causes sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes.

There's currently no cure for hay fever and you cannot prevent it, but you can do things to ease your symptoms when the pollen count is high ➡️ http://nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/.

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday.

To find an open pharmacy near you, visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy.

If you need urgent dental treatment over the bank holiday, contact your usual dentist.

If you cannot contact your dentist, use NHS 111 online or call 111 for information about your local out of hours service.

➡️ 111.nhs.uk

Some GP services will be available over the bank holiday.

If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent medical help.

➡️ 111.nhs.uk

The HPV vaccine helps to prevent HPV-related cancers from developing in boys and girls.

Please sign your child’s consent form when you receive it.

Most people under the age of 25 who are eligible for the HPV vaccine will only need a single dose.

Read more: nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/hpv-human-papillomavirus-vaccine/

Cervical screening can help stop cancer before it starts.

If you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice. You may also be able to book with your local sexual health service.

For more information visit nhs.uk/cervicalscreening.

For seven common conditions your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine, if needed, without you needing to see a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

Find out more at nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst.

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Measles is more than just a rash.

It can be very serious, so make sure you’re up to date with MMR vaccinations.

Ask your GP about catch up jabs if you need them.

Measles can be dangerous. Some people get very sick from measles & can develop pneumonia and meningitis. One in five people with measles will go to hospital & in very rare cases people can die. Ask your GP practice about your free MMR vaccination.

Make sure you are protected from Measles.

Contact your GP to book an appointment if you are not up to date on your vaccines.

Cervical screening can help stop cancer before it starts, so don't ignore your invite. If you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice or local sexual health clinic today. If you are a trans person who is registered as male, you will need to request an appointment from your GP practice or a local sexual health clinic.

For more information visit nhs.uk/cervicalscreening

In England two women die every day from , yet it is one of the most preventable cancers. Getting your screening can help stop it before it starts. So don't ignore your invite, and if you missed your last cervical screening, book an appointment with your GP practice.

Find out more at nhs.uk/cervicalscreening

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Your usual GP practice may be closed over the festive period. If you need to see a GP, call your practice and listen to the recorded message. Alternatively call NHS 111 and ask about out-of-hours GP opening hours in your area.

If you have a hearing problem, use text relay. Call 18001 111 using the Relay UK app or a text phone.

The holidays can be difficult time for some. If you need someone to talk to during the festive season Kooth (ages 10-25) is still available.
https://www.kooth.com/

The holidays can be difficult time for some. If you need someone to talk to during the festive season Qwell (ages 26+) is still available
https://www.qwell.io/

The best defence against the virus for 2 & 3 year olds is the free nasal spray – available from your GP.
For more information visit: https://bit.ly/48DWdzM

A happy, healthy child means less disruption to family life this winter.
No one wants to see their child poorly with flu.
And juggling work when your little one is off school can be tough.
The best protection is the quick and painless nasal spray available from your GP.
For more information visit: https://bit.ly/48DWdzM

For some people, flu or COVID-19 can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of serious illness in colder months.

Find out if you’re eligible and book now. https://bit.ly/GMWinterVax

Getting the flu vaccine will mean you are less likely to catch flu and pass it on to your baby. Protect yourself and your baby this winter.

Find out more and book now. https://bit.ly/GMWinterVax

Call the surgery on 01617732483 now to book your annual flu vaccine and covid autumn booster

Measles cases are rising in England.

You can still ask your GP practice for the MMR vaccine if your child has missed either of these 2 doses.

For more information ➡️ http://nhs.uk/MMR