Horfield Health Centre

18/12/2025

Get ready for the Dry January® challenge!

It’s the perfect time to reset and experience all the benefits of a month off alcohol. Hit the ground running this with Try Dry®, Alcohol Change UK's free app that helps you track your time off drinking.

Download the free Try Dry® app to start your winning streak👇
https://bit.ly/4oy9qBW

17/12/2025

22/09/2025

💙🧠 It’s Migraine Awareness Week (22–28 September) – shining a light on a condition that affects 1 in 7 people in the UK.

Migraines are more than just headaches – they can be debilitating and impact every part of daily life. This week is about raising awareness, challenging stigma, and sharing support for everyone affected.

Find reliable advice and support here 👉 https://migrainetrust.org

The Migraine Trust is dedicated to helping people affected by migraine. We are the only UK migraine charity providing information and support, campaigning for awareness and change, and funding and promoting research.

15/09/2025

💙 Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week – 15–21 September 2025 💙

This week marks Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, focusing on cancers that affect men, including prostate and testicular cancer. Early detection can save lives.

Helpful information:

👨‍⚕️ Know the signs and symptoms.

🧠 Learn more at Orchid Male Cancer Trust: https://orchid-cancer.org.uk

💬 Encourage open conversations about men’s health.

We're Orchid, a charity that raises awareness and supports research into male cancer – testicular, pe**le and prostate cancer.

14/09/2025

💙✨ It’s National Eczema Week (14–20 September) – raising awareness and support for everyone living with eczema.

Eczema affects people of all ages and can impact daily life in many ways. This week is about starting conversations, sharing experiences, and highlighting the help that’s available.

Find trusted advice and resources on the National Eczema Society website 👉 https://eczema.org

You are not alone. 💙

13/09/2025

Known as the 'silent killer', high blood pressure has no symptoms but it's the leading preventable cause of death in the UK. In fact, 5 million adults in the UK could be living with high blood pressure and don't even know it.

So don't wait to feel unwell.

Get your blood pressure checked today.

12/09/2025

💙 World Alzheimer’s Month – September 💙

Dementia affects millions in the UK. During World Alzheimer’s Month, we’re bringing attention to those living with dementia, and recognise the vital role of carers.

Find advice and support for carers 👉 alzheimers.org.uk/world-alzheimers-month

11/09/2025

High blood pressure isn't just an "Older person" problem. In fact, 5 million adults aged 18-64 in the UK could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure and don't even know it!

You can only find it if you check it.

Know your numbers! today. It's never to early or too late to start protecting your health.

10/09/2025

💙 Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. Please remember you are not alone – support is available.

If you’re struggling, reach out:
📞 Call Mind on 0300 102 1234 Open 9am - 6pm weekdays
📞 Call Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7)
📞 Call Campaign Against Living Miserably 0800 58 58 58 Open 5pm - midnight
📞 NHS 111 - call 111, option 2 - always open

💻 Visit https://www.samaritans.org
for online support
📱 In an emergency, always call 999

Please share this post so more people know where to go for help. Reaching out can save a life. 💙
***dePreventionDay

Reach out if you need support this World Su***de Prevention Day 💙

Please share this so people know where to go for help.

10/09/2025

🩺💙 It’s Know Your Numbers Week – a reminder to check your blood pressure and protect your heart health. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can lead to serious problems if left untreated.

Take a few minutes today to check your risk with the NHS blood pressure tool 👉 nhs.uk/blood-pressure-tool

Your numbers could save your life.

This week is Know Your Numbers Week.

The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.

Our online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/blood-pressure-tool

29/08/2025

NHS 111 is here to help—online or by phone, 24/7.
Check your symptoms, get advice, and be directed to the right care quickly and safely.

👉 Visit https://111.nhs.uk/

or call 111 for free.

Your health, sorted — anytime, anywhere! 💻📱

28/08/2025

Heather Together are working to improve the support offered to people following a cancer diagnosis.

If you have received care and support from your GP practice after your cancer diagnosis, please take the quick survey to share your experience.

https://x.com/BNSSG_ICB/status/1958194836370026969

We are working to improve the support offered to people following a cancer diagnosis.

If you have received care and support from your GP practice after your cancer diagnosis, we would like to hear from you.

Please take our quick survey to help us understand your experience - link in the comments below 👇