Herrington Medical Centre

24/07/2025

If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke🫀

Check your heart age ➡️ http://www.nhs.uk/health.../calculate-your-heart-age

23/07/2025

Snoring is very common and is not usually caused by anything serious. Simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce snoring. 💤

To find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/snoring/

22/07/2025

The most common symptoms of bowel cancer are blood in your poo, changes to your poo or how often you go, losing weight without trying. Dr Anisha Patel explains that you don't have to have all the symptoms to have bowel cancer and how they can come and go👇

In this video, Dr Anisha Patel, who’s a GP and was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2018 explains what the symptoms of bowel cancer are. Knowing the symptoms i...

21/07/2025

Liver disease is rising among young people and alcohol is a risk factor. The harms of drinking can catch up much sooner than we think. ⏱️

You can make a difference as a parent or carer to help delay alcohol in children’s lives.

Find out what every parent and carer needs to know and ways to talk to your child about alcohol risks at 👉Whatstheharm.co.uk

20/07/2025

Little one not well?🤧

Visit the Healthier Together website➡️www.nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk

For online advice to help manage and improve the health and wellbeing of babies, children and young people.

Improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

19/07/2025

Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way, from booking an appointment to checking their records.

Find out more about the NHS App ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

18/07/2025

Stay safe buying medicines online!
💊 Prescription medicines are strictly controlled for a reason – taking them without advice from a doctor or pharmacist can be very dangerous.
⚠️ Medicines might be expired, diluted, or something completely different.
⚠️ They can cause harmful side effects or react badly with other medicines.
⚠️ Some fake medications can even be fatal.
✔️ Always talk to your GP or pharmacist first. They’ll help you understand what you’re taking and how to take it safely.
✔️ If you do buy online, make sure the pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council👉https://ow.ly/cWWa50Vwv6o
Stay safe, stay informed!
Find out more➡️https://ow.ly/lfAO50Vwv6p

17/07/2025

If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call 111 and select the mental health option.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/.../where-to-get-urgent-help-for.../

16/07/2025

A dementia diagnosis can come as a shock to the person with the condition and those around them.

However, there are sources of help and support for everyone involved:
http://nhs.uk/conditions/dementia

15/07/2025

With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated.

Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in, children and older adults are more at risk.

If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem.
More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

14/07/2025

Early detection of skin cancer can save lives.

This starts with knowing what’s normal for your skin, so you're able to notice if there are any changes.

If you do spot an unusual mole or patch of skin, talk to your doctor 🔎

11/07/2025

When it's urgent but not an emergency, use NHS 111 online, via the NHS app or by calling 111.

✅ Get the advice you need at home
✅Get a face-to-face timeslot if needed
✅ Find out how you can ‘self care’ at home

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