Bupa Health Centre St Albans

15/09/2025

Happy Birthday to Mike at our Edmund House Care Home in Scunthorpe. 84 years young! 🥳💙

13/09/2025

A well-stocked first aid kit = peace of mind! 🩹 As today is World First Aid Day, Dr. Zoe Williams shares the essentials you need to have on hand. Do you have one ready?

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10/09/2025

Wondering how to chat with your girls about boys' puberty? Dr. Sam and Dr. Naveen are here with some helpful tips for parents. 💬✨ Let's make these conversations easier and build understanding together.

Got any tips or experiences to share? Drop a comment below! 👇

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08/09/2025

Many happy returns to Pat 💙

05/09/2025

Periods, deodorant, first bra - puberty can be a lot! 🛍️ Dr. Zoe Williams shares a must-have kit to help girls feel prepared and confident. What would you add?

💙 Gentle skin care
🩷 Acne products
💙 Body wash
🩷 Deodorant
💙 Mouthwash
🩷 Chewing gum
💙 Tooth floss
🩷 Trainer bra
💙 Period products
🩷 Razor and shaving products
💙 Hairbrush
🩷 Journals
💙 Storybooks
🩷 Puberty books
🍭 A sweet treat!

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03/09/2025

🎓 Back-to-Uni Vaccine Checklist 💉📚
Starting uni? Make sure your health is ready too! Here's your jab-by-jab guide to staying protected 🛡️👇

💉 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
These diseases are highly contagious, make sure you’ve had 2 doses or book a booster. 🧪

🧠 Meningococcal ACWY
Living in halls or shared spaces? This protects against meningitis & septicemia, make sure you're up to date.🏘️

🌸 HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Protect yourself from cervical & other cancers and ge***al warts. Catch-up jabs are available. 💪

🍂 Flu (Influenza)
Flu season hits hard in autumn 🍁. A quick jab helps you stay well and avoid spreading it around campus. 🤧

🦠 COVID-19
Stay up to date with your COVID vaccines, don't forget boosters may be available to keep you protected. 🧬

📅 Top Tip: Book your vaccines before term starts to avoid the rush.

💬 Tag a mate who needs this checklist 👇

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02/09/2025

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01/09/2025

🧠💜 September is World Alzheimer’s Month 💜🧠
A time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing valuable health content, from practical care tips to educational tools like the PINCH ME mnemonic for delirium. Whether you're a carer, clinician, or advocate, there's something here for you.

📲 Follow us and check back regularly for fresh insights, resources, and ways to get involved.

Together, we can make a difference. 💬

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3US7bfJ

28/08/2025

Running your own business doesn’t mean running yourself into the ground.
It was great to discuss the importance in knowing the difference between resilience and blowing a fuse! Any of these signs sound familiar? Check out the Instagram for some great tips and advice on knowing when resilience ends, and burnout begins. 💙

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27/08/2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Take a few seconds to stop and try box breathing, which can be a useful tool to help lower your heart rate and calm your nervous system. 💙

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26/08/2025

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21/08/2025

Sleep is as important for our health as our diets and exercise, yet we often cut it short.

Follow these 5 tips to get the most out of it:
1. Whilst the length of sleep is important (aim for 7-9 hrs a night) but quality of sleep is important too. Improve sleep quality by removing distractions from your bedroom, avoiding caffeine late in the day.
2. Sleep consistency is important - going to bed and waking up at the same time each day (even on weekends or kids’ holidays) can improve how restorative your sleep is. Keep lie-ins less than 1 hour.
3. Stop snoozing! Each time you fall back to sleep, you initiate a new sleep cycle which takes 90 mins to complete, so breaking it by another alarm 10 mins later is added stress on your body
4. Keep your bedroom cool - your body needs to drop its temperature to initiate and maintain sleep
5. Screen time before bed has similar effects to drinking coffee on the brain. Avoid screens and blue light in the hour before sleep.

This year I’ve partnered with Bupa to bring you evidence based health information, that you can trust - for more sleep tips, check out Bupa’s website and the Bupa Health YouTube channel!

18/03/2025

Our health assessments look into your health and wellbeing’s current and future risks. You’ll see your risk of cancer, diabetes, heart issues and more, with time to talk with a health adviser or GP.

To find the right health assessment for you, visit www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-assessments

17/03/2025

Today is World sleep day.😴

A good night’s sleep = a great day ahead! Take care of yourself by getting those restful hours in. In this article we discuss eight health benefits of sleep and why getting enough sleep is so important. www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/benefits-good-night-sleep

Senior Sleep Physiologist, Amy Gallagher, looks at the benefits of sleep and explains why getting enough sleep is so important.

14/03/2025

Menopause is a natural stage of life—but misdiagnosis can make it even harder.

In this Women’s Voices video, Tracy shares her story on how being misdiagnosed affected her, as well as expert guidance on getting the right support from Dr Samantha Wild, Bupa's Clinical Lead for Women’s Health. Watch now. youtu.be/kpmOHzIlObU

Menopause is a natural stage of life but misdiagnosis can make it harder. In this Women’s Voices video, Tracy shares how being misdiagnosed affected her, and...

12/03/2025

Today is National No Smoking Day.🚭 Did you know your body starts responding just 20 minutes after quitting smoking?

To learn more about what happens to your body once you quit smoking, click here www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/benefits-giving-up-smoking

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10/03/2025

Extreme period pain isn’t normal - it could be endometriosis. Yet, in the UK, it takes around 8 years for many women to get diagnosed.

In an episode of our Women’s Voices video series, Kirsty shares her 12-year journey to a diagnosis, alongside expert insights from Dr Samantha Wild, Bupa’s Clinical Lead for Women’s Health. Listen to Kirsty's story here

Extreme period pain isn’t normal - it could be endometriosis. Yet, in the UK, it takes around 8 years for many women to get diagnosed. In the first of our Wo...

03/03/2025

Today starts our new Motivation Mondays series, where we will be posting top tips for how you can maintain motivation in various aspects of your day-to-day life 🙌

Lets talk exercise - it's common for people to lose their January fitness motivation by this time of the year. Here are some tips on how to get moving again and keep your motivation high!
www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/tips-for-workout-motivation

Health adviser, Charlie Dean, gives his top tips for getting back your workout motivation.

27/02/2025

Come along with us for a Be.Ahead Health assessment at one of our Bupa clinics, where you can see what you would expect during your appointment.

Books yours today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you!💪 www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-assessments

26/02/2025

Your health is in your hands. During cancer prevention month, we want to stress the importance of regularly checking your breasts, it can help you catch any changes early and make a difference to your well-being. Don't wait for symptoms, get to know your body and stay proactive.

Not sure how to? Watch Dr Zoe demonstrate a breast cancer self check that's easy for everyone to follow

Dr Zoe Williams shows how to carry out a breast cancer self-check. It’s important to check around once a month.

24/02/2025

A Bupa health check doesn’t just give you a clear picture of your health, it comes with a personal action plan, giving you the knowledge you need to get to the top of your game. No insurance required. Book yours today.
www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-assessments

21/02/2025

Lets start making lifestyle changes that last.

Did you know, on average about 80% of people will have given up their new years resolutions all together by the time February rolls round. Most people know what steps to start with - eating better, moving more and stressing less, but are struggling to stay consistent.

We know it can be hard, but its not too late to start again!💪 Listen here to find out more about the science behind behaviour change and explore some top tips for lasting change www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZwyTHbi5Ho

In this three part podcast series, Health Content Editor Julia Ebbens talks to Sarah Griffiths, Behaviour Change Expert, and Julieta Correa, Bupa Health advi...

20/02/2025

Did you know? 4 in 5 women in the UK attend their cervical screening when invited, however, studies show showmen between the age of 25-29 are less likely to attend their appointment than those ages 29+ 🤔 Attending a cervical screening can be daunting, but they are one of the most important steps in preventing cervical cancer.

Feeling nervous about your screening? Here are some tips on how to prepare for your appointment and help you feel more comfortable.
www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/prepare-smear-test

Here, Clinical Lead for Women’s Health and Bupa GP Dr Samantha Wild explains what happens during a smear test, and offers some tips to help you feel more comfortable.

07/02/2025

Did you see us at HYROX Manchester? 2 weeks ago we had the pleasure of attending Manchester's biggest fitness race, where we got to chat to some of you about our Physiotherapy services and Health assessments.

Whether you're looking to maximise your performance or just starting your fitness journey, Bupa is offering 25% off an initial Physiotherapy appointment at your closest Bupa Clinic.
Don't put up with niggles or pain. Book your appointment call 0330 822 3375 and quote 'MSK25' or to find out more visit our webpage at www.bupa.co.uk/health/payg/hyrox

Offer is Valid until 28th Febuary 2025. T&C's apply.

Whether you’re competing in Hyrox or cheering on from crowd, look after your health and wellbeing with Bupa’s pay as you go services.

31/01/2025

From mental health to worries about cancer, a Bupa health check can get on top of the things that matter to you. So, you can stop asking “But what if?”. No insurance required. Book yours today.

www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-assessments

30/01/2025

From heart health to worries about mobility, a Bupa health check can get on top of the things that matter to you. So you can keep on loving life for longer. No insurance required. Book yours today.

www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-assessments

20/01/2025

From heart health to worries about mobility, a Bupa health check can get on top of the
things that matter to you. So you can keep on loving life for longer. No insurance required. Book yours today.
www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-assessments

13/01/2025

From mental health to worries about cancer, a Bupa health check can get on top of the things that matter to you. So you can stop asking “But what if?”. No insurance required. Book yours today.
www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-assessments

19/12/2024

Looking after your mind and body can help your immune system stay strong and function. We talk about how looking after your mental health, eating a healthy diet, and keeping physically active can help you stay well.

Associate Clinical Director at Bupa Dr Luke Powles talks about how your mental health, diet, and exercise play a part in helping your immune system stay strong.