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26/09/2025

Did you know, one donor can save or transform up to nine lives through organ donation?

By saying yes to organ donation, you could give someone else a second chance at life.

All adults in England are now considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they’ve recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups.

It’s never been easier to show you support donation; simply update the details in your NHS App.

Information about registering and changing your organ donation decision, using the NHS App or the NHS website.

26/09/2025

Discover more about your choices this World Contraception Day.

Options include hormonal methods (pills, patches, injections), long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) like implants and coils (IUDs/IUCs), and barrier methods such as condoms.

It’s important to choose a method that suits your needs and to remember that in addition to preventing unwanted pregnancy, condoms are crucial for protection against s*xually transmitted infections.

Find out about the different types of contraception available on the NHS to prevent pregnancy

25/09/2025

Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious illnesses, with potentially life-changing complications, that can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Children need two doses of the safe and effective MMR vaccine, and if they’ve missed a dose, now is the ideal time to catch up.

24/09/2025

More than 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that’s severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Caring for your eyes can help keep them healthy.

Eat a balanced, healthy diet
Get active
Do not smoke or v**e
Protect your eyes when the UV Index rises to 3 or more
Have regular eye tests
Vision matters and National Eye Health Week aims to ensure that everyone takes care of their eyes.

23/09/2025

Turn the sky pink this Organ Donation Week to remember those who died waiting for a transplant.

Sadly, someone will die today waiting for a transplant, and most of us would accept an organ if we needed one. It takes just two minutes for someone to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register.

For this year's Organ Donation Week we want as many local landmarks and buildings across the country as possible to turn pink, to encourage people to confirm their support for organ donation by adding their name and decision to the NHS Organ Donor Register.

22/09/2025

Know your numbers and take control of your life!
High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” as it can show no symptoms at all. If you know your numbers, you’ll have the power to act and monitor changes.

Whether you need to cut down on salt, increase your activity level or discuss medication, it starts with a simple blood pressure check.

https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/your-blood-pressure/

21/09/2025

If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t ignore them. Speak to your GP; it’s always better to check.

Learn about the signs and symptoms of blood cancer, including unexplained weight loss, bruising or bleeding, lumps or swellings, shortness of breath, drenching night sweats, infections, and fever.

20/09/2025

“Now is the time” is the theme for this year’s National Inclusion Week. It’s time to embrace inclusion. It’s not just a policy, it’s a mindset, a commitment and a daily practice.

This week, let’s celebrate the power of diverse voices, challenge exclusion and take real steps toward building workplaces and communities where everyone feels they belong.

National Inclusion Week® is an annual event that promotes inclusion in the workplace and beyond. Find out how to get involved, get a free toolkit and register for events.

19/09/2025

Did you know one in five 8-25-year-olds have a mental health disorder? Yet, only 40% are able to access effective treatment?

This year’s Youth Mental Health Day theme is ‘Share Support’. Studies show that peer support can be associated with reductions in depression and anxiety in young people, and when young people share their own coping strategies and recommendations, it not only empowers them but also provides others with relatable, practical tools to help with their challenges.

Join us on 19th September: this year’s YMHD theme, Share Support, encourages us all to connect, share, and access clinically-informed mental health resources.

19/09/2025

This Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week, we’re focusing on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – a serious autoimmune condition that’s often misunderstood.

RA isn’t just “aches and pains”. It’s chronic, it’s painful, and it can affect every part of a person’s life.
Let’s dispel the myths, raise awareness and support the millions living with RA every day.

https://nras.org.uk/campaigning/ra-awareness-week/

18/09/2025

Every three seconds, someone dies of sepsis. Knowing the signs can help early intervention and a greater chance of survival.

Symptoms can vary, and can be particularly difficult to spot in babies and children. If you’re ever worried, ask your doctor “Is this sepsis?”

NHS information about the symptoms of sepsis in children and adults, and where and when to get help.

17/09/2025

The internet is shaping how we learn, talk and think about s*x and relationships. This Sexual Health Week, we focus on ‘Chronically Online’.

How do we empower young people to challenge what they see online? We can discover how integrating digital and face-to-face s*xual health services can help to address health inequalities and share the voices of those using their platforms to combat stigma and misinformation online.

https://trello.com/b/WpFydwwn/s*xual-health-week-2025