NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex

15/09/2025

Little heroes save big lives – starting with themselves! 🛡️
This autumn, your child can be a Flu Fighter with a free NHS nasal spray flu vaccine – quick, painless, and needle-free.

Flu isn’t just a cold – it can cause high fever, sore throat, cough, and even lead to serious complications like chest infections or hospital stays.
Children aged 2 and 3 years are especially vulnerable.

💨 A quick spray gives your little one powerful protection to stay healthy and happy.

📍 Book your child’s free flu vaccine at your GP practice today or visit the NHS website and search "pharmacy vaccination" to book online at a local pharmacy.

15/09/2025

15/09/2025

Join us for a livestream of our Annual General Meeting.

14/09/2025

Hear about our work over the last year and an overview of our accounts at our AGM on Friday 26 September from 9.30am to hear about our work over the last year. Register your interest by emailing hweicbenh.communications@nhs.net

14/09/2025

I’m a Flu Fighter! 💪
This autumn, your child can join the fight against flu with a free NHS nasal spray vaccine –
✅ No needles
✅ No fuss
✅ Just a quick spray and powerful protection

It’s fast, safe, and completely painless – perfect for children aged 2 and 3 years.

Protect your child and help stop flu spreading to family and friends.

📍 Book your child’s free flu vaccine at your GP practice today or visit the NHS website and search "pharmacy vaccinations" to book online at a local pharmacy.

Let’s keep our little superheroes strong this season! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

13/09/2025

🦸‍♂️ Little heroes save big lives! 🦸‍♀️
This autumn, your child can be a Flu Fighter – and it only takes a quick spray! 💨

Children aged 2 and 3 years are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine, given as a painless nasal spray.
✅ No needles
✅ No fuss
✅ Just powerful protection

💥 Why it matters: Flu isn’t just a cold – it can cause high fever, sore throat, cough, lead to chest and ear infections, and in some cases result in hospital stays. Young children are especially vulnerable, and flu can spread fast in nurseries and at home.

A quick spray keeps flu away – for everyone! By vaccinating your child, you’re not only protecting them, you’re helping to protect:
👵 Grandparents
👶 Younger siblings
🤰 Pregnant family members
💙 Friends and loved ones with health conditions

📍How to make an appointment: Contact your GP practice or visit the NHS website to book online at a local pharmacy. Link in the comments 👇

Let’s protect our little superheroes – and everyone around them! 💪

13/09/2025

If you're expecting a baby, please have all the vaccinations you're entitled to. They will protect both you and your baby from serious illness. You will be offered flu, RSV and pertusis (whooping cough) vaccinations - please come forward when invited and talk to your GP or midwife if you have any questions.

13/09/2025

Know your numbers week (8 to 14 September) is the perfect time to take a sec to check your blood pressure if you are over 40 and have not had a check for more than 6 months - it could save your life. Find out more on our website

12/09/2025

A quick spray keeps flu away – for everyone! 💙
When your child gets the free NHS nasal spray flu vaccine, they’re not just protecting themselves – they’re helping protect:

👵 Grandparents
👶 Younger siblings
🤰 Pregnant family members
💙 Friends with health conditions

Flu spreads fast among children, especially in nurseries and playgroups.
By vaccinating your 2- or 3-year-old, you’re helping stop flu in its tracks.

📍 Book your child’s free flu vaccine at your GP practice TODAY or visit the NHS website and search "pharmacy vaccination" to book online at a local pharmacy.

Your little heroes can save big lives!

11/09/2025

Asthma still tragically claims young lives but most asthma deaths are preventable.
If you or a young child you know have asthma then these are the four key asks:
✔️Get an asthma action plan in place
👃Understand how to use inhalers correctly
📅Schedule an asthma review – every year and after every attack
💨Consider air quality and its impact on lung health

10/09/2025

So you've taken the first step to better heart health by checking your blood pressure, but what do the numbers actually mean? 🧐 Watch this short video to find out.

So you've taken the first step to better heart health by checking your blood pressure, but what do the numbers actually mean? 🧐 Watch this short video to fi...