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25/05/2026

☀️ Stay Safe in the Sun ☀️

With warmer weather here across Forth Valley, it’s important to enjoy the sunshine safely while protecting your skin.
Too much sun exposure can increase your risk of skin damage and skin cancer.

✅ Top tips for staying sun-safe:
• Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and reapply every 2 hours
• Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outdoors
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat and UV-protective sunglasses 👒😎
• Cover up with light, loose-fitting clothing
• Seek shade, especially between 11am and 3pm when the sun is strongest 🏖️
• Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water throughout the day 💧
• Take extra care with children and babies – their skin is more delicate

🚨 Remember: Sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. There’s no such thing as a “safe tan.”

🔎 Check your skin regularly for any new or changing moles. If you notice anything unusual, please contact your GP.

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine across Forth Valley! 🌞

25/05/2026

💙 Dementia Action Week 💙

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer and is caused by a range of diseases that damage the brain over time. It can affect people in different ways, but common symptoms include:

🧠 Memory loss
❓ Confusion and needing help with daily tasks
🗣️ Problems with language and understanding
💭 Changes in mood or behaviour

Dementia Action Week brings people and organisations together to raise awareness, encourage early diagnosis, and help improve care and treatment for the future.

This Dementia Action Week, 18 - 24 May 2026, we will continue to raise awareness of dementia, the UK's biggest killer, by sharing the stories behind the Forget Me Not.

22/05/2026

20/05/2026

Aged 50–74? If your bowel screening test was lost, damaged, completed incorrectly, or never arrived, you can request a replacement test kit at:
www.nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening

‼️Don’t delay – early detection saves lives‼️

16/05/2026

🚨 Know the Signs of Stroke – Act FAST 🚨

Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time. It can be life-changing, but acting quickly can save lives and reduce long-term effects.
The faster you call 999 and get treatment, the better the chances of survival and recovery.

It’s vital to recognise the signs. Remember FAST:

🧠 F – Face: Has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
💪 A – Arms: Can they raise both arms and keep them there?
🗣️ S – Speech: Is their speech slurred or hard to understand?
⏱️ T – Time: If you notice any of these signs, call 999 immediately

📖 Learn more about stroke symptoms below ⬇️

Please take a moment to familiarise yourself and share this information – you could help save a life. 💙

Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of stroke with the FAST test. Face drooping, Arm weakness and Speech problems mean it's Time to call 999.

13/05/2026

If you’re pregnant and planning a trip to a petting farm or zoo this spring, it’s important to avoid risky germs.

You should:

🐮 Avoid contact with animals giving birth
🐑 Avoid contact with newborn animals
🧼 Regularly wash your hands with soap and water

For more advice on keeping well outdoors, visit 🔽
nhsinform.scot/safeoutdoors

09/05/2026

🌼 Hay fever season is starting for many people across Scotland.
If you're noticing itchy eyes, sneezing or a runny nose, you’re not alone – symptoms often begin as pollen levels rise in spring. Hay fever symptoms can start at any age.
For advice on how to manage hay fever and when to seek further help.

visit 👉 https://www.nhs24.scot/check-your-symptoms/hay-fever/