Queen's Medical Centre, Barnstaple

05/05/2026

Do you know the ABCDE checklist? It could help you spot the warning signs of melanoma.
This Skin Cancer Awareness Month, use this quick checklist to check your skin. If you spot any changes that you think could be cancer, contact your GP.

05/05/2026

Talking about mental health can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to start with the right words.
Simple, open questions like "How are you really feeling?" or "Is there anything I can support you with?" can create the space someone needs to open up. These small moments of connection matter more than we often realise.
Whether you're supporting a colleague, a friend, or a loved one, sometimes just showing up is enough.
💚Find more resources to support mental health at: https://lnk.bio/mentalhealthmatterscharity/support

Mental Health Matters

05/05/2026

Too many women still die from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth.

Skilled care before, during, and after birth can save lives — and midwives are best placed to provide it.

📊 Achieving universal coverage of midwife-delivered interventions by 2035 could avert 67% of these deaths.
⚠️ But the world is short of one million midwives.

Urgent action is needed to grow, support, and sustain the global midwifery workforce.

This , sign the global petition calling on policymakers for 👇
https://millionmore.org/petition/

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

Having a personalised asthma action plan can help you stay in control of your symptoms and know exactly what to do if they change. It is a written plan agreed with your healthcare professional that explains your daily treatment, how to recognise worsening symptoms and what steps to take in an emergency.

A good asthma action plan can help you:
• Understand your triggers and how to avoid them 🌿⚠️
• Take the right medication at the right time 💊🩺
• Spot early warning signs of an asthma attack 👀💨
• Know when to seek urgent medical help 🚑⏱️

Keeping your plan up to date and easy to access can give you confidence and help prevent serious asthma attacks. 💙🫁✨

Learn more about asthma action plans: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/manage/your-asthma-action-plan

03/05/2026

Checked your GP record on the NHS App and spotted confusing phrases? We’ve broken down what they mean:

https://patient.info/features/general-health/common-phrases-in-your-gp-record-explained

03/05/2026

Looking for a simple way to clear your head? 🧠
Try this Five in Five. Complete each of the five gentle movements for one minute each. You can do all the exercises seated if that works better for you.
Share with someone who might find this helpful 💛

We Are Undefeatable

02/05/2026

Naturally Healthy May has begun! 🌿
Longer days, brighter mornings and nature bursting into life — May is the perfect time to get outside, get moving and feel good. Naturally Healthy May is all about celebrating the power of nature to boost our wellbeing, whether that’s through walking, gardening, spring cleaning or simply enjoying some fresh air.
Looking for ideas and inspiration to help you make the most of the month?
Read this blog from Active Devon for simple ways to get active, feel refreshed and reconnect this May: https://activedevon.org/naturally-healthy-may-offers-plenty-of-opportunities-to-celebrate/
Let’s make this a month of feeling healthier, happier and more connected — naturally.
Devon Local Nature Partnership Devon County Council

02/05/2026

Use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions, check symptoms and access a range of NHS services, which can be particularly helpful when some services are closed over the bank holiday. The app is free to download and available to use at any time. Visit: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

01/05/2026

If your child is unwell this weekend, you can use the HANDi Paediatrics app to get up-to-date advice about common childhood illnesses and how to treat them.
Download the app today – https://www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/get-the-care-you-need/help-with-my-children

01/05/2026

April's Devon SEND newsletter:

Devon County Council has reviewed how additional funding linked to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) is decided, working closely with parents, carers and schools.