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02/02/2026

02/02/2026

This week is . Cervical screening is a free health test on the NHS which checks for high risk HPV, which is the cause of nearly all cervical cancers. If you're nervous about attending your screening, check out our article which explains what support is available and what adjustments you can ask for - https://bit.ly/49yTHh7

01/02/2026

Timely diagnosis saves lives. Take a second look 👀 at your .⁣ If you notice changes to your breasts, such as a lump, pitting of the skin or pain, go and see a health practitioner for a check-up. ⁣
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Most breast lumps are not cancerous. Those that are, can be more effectively treated if identified early.

✅ Check your breasts ⁣
✅ Get screened regularly ⁣
✅ See your doctor ⁣
✅ Get your annual mammogram done

30/01/2026

Sometimes known as 'winter vomiting bug', norovirus typically spreads at this time of year. Our blog explains what to do if you catch it and how to help stop the spread. 🤢🦠
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/23/norovirus-what-to-do-if-you-catch-it-and-helping-to-stop-the-spread/

30/01/2026

For healthy diets, eat a variety of minimally processed and unprocessed foods to ensure you get enough essential micronutrients while reducing unhealthy fats, sugars and salt.

🥗🫛🍊🥑 Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses, nuts and seeds with limited to moderate amounts of animal source foods such as fish, lean meat and dairy.

Aim for:
☑️ Adequacy (enough nutrients),
☑️ Balance (protein, fats and carbs),
☑️ Moderation (less of what harms our health),
☑️ Diversity (different food groups).

Individual needs may vary.

29/01/2026

🏂🏽 Heading to Italy for the Winter Olympics?

Winter weather and road conditions may extend your travel times.

Make sure you:
✅plan your journey
✅use the park and ride or train and ride services
✅leave plenty of time, particularly on key events

29/01/2026

If you’re a gay or bis*xual man or a transgender woman, having condomless s*x with new or casual partners, you should get tested for STIs and HIV every 3 months.

Find a s*xual health clinic: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/s*xual-health-services/find-a-s*xual-health-clinic/

More on PrEP: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep/about-pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep/

28/01/2026

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/27/nipah-virus-what-is-it-where-is-it-found-and-how-does-it-spread/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPmxq1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeHlBAkG7VuFpHCv-w3BnoNotutpXaY0jNZHJTYbxOl_WJC5Tnod2s4JkDkHI_aem_dAS_vYK_4p3ucs3yS5XviA

Nipah virus (NiV) is a serious infectious disease that periodically causes outbreaks in parts of Asia. While the risk to most people remains very low, understanding this virus is important if you are planning to travel to one of the