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03/04/2023

Double-checking when you poo could save your life!

In support of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage people to look out for signs - if you have symptoms of bowel cancer for three weeks or more, it’s time to see your GP.

Symptoms of bowel cancer can include:
🔴 Bleeding from your bottom or blood in your poo
🚽 A persistent and unexplained change in bowel habit
❓ Unexplained weight loss
😴 Extreme tiredness for no apparent reason
⚡ A pain or lump in your tummy

It's important to know that most people with these symptoms don't have bowel cancer. Other health problems can cause similar symptoms. But if you have any of these, or if things just don't feel right, see your GP. Don't be embarrassed, and don't ignore any symptoms!

For more information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer/ or https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk

31/03/2023

“Safeguarding” refers to measures designed to protect individuals' health, well-being and human rights. Unfortunately, there may be times when venerable people around us may be at risk of harm or self-neglect. This can include young people, elderly people and those with disabilities. The Ann Craft Trust has a host of resources available to assist you in achieving best practice in safeguarding young people and adults at risk. These include:

❓ Understanding safeguarding and what it means

📞 Useful Contacts & Resources

📖 Guides to supporting and safeguarding people with their mental health and wellbeing

👥 Information on the support available for victims of domestic abuse and much more

To find out more about safeguarding, go to https://www.anncrafttrust.org/resources/

29/03/2023

Remember to plan ahead and get repeat prescription requests in early, ahead of the Easter Bank holiday weekend.

Don’t forget you can request repeat prescriptions online and via the NHS App

📲 this Easter

For minor illnesses like colds, verrucae, eye infections, stings and bites or hay fever your GP surgery may refer you fo...
29/03/2023

For minor illnesses like colds, verrucae, eye infections, stings and bites or hay fever your GP surgery may refer you for a phone consultation with your local pharmacist

This will enable you to get the right help from the right healthcare professional within 12 working hours.

Just think of your local pharmacist as another member of your GP surgery team!

For more information about GP CPCS visit bit.ly/3JLf8NO

29/03/2023

As part of National Nutrition Month, we encourage everyone to eat and drink healthily - this includes getting 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Evidence shows significant health benefits to getting at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables daily. That's 5 portions of fruit and veg in total, not 5 portions of each. A portion of fruit or vegetables is 80g.

5 reasons for eating 5 a day:
🥑 Great source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C and potassium.
🥕 Excellent source of dietary fibre, which can help to maintain a healthy gut and prevent constipation and other digestion problems. A diet high in fibre can also reduce your risk of bowel cancer.
🍎They reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer.
🍌 They contribute to a healthy, balanced diet.
🥒 Fruit and vegetables taste delicious, and there's so much variety to choose from.

For more help and advice on how to get your 5 A Day, visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/5-a-day/5-a-day-what-counts/

27/03/2023

It's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! We are raising awareness around this topic by giving you an easy way to remember the main symptoms - B.E.A.T - so you know what to look for and when to speak to your GP. 💬

It's important to get any symptoms of ovarian cancer checked as soon as possible.

Remember B.E.A.T: ✅
B - BLOATING that doesn't come and go
E - EATING difficulty and feeling full more quickly
A - ABDOMINAL and pelvic pain you feel most days
T - TOILET changes in urination or bowel habits

Other symptoms of ovarian cancer can include:
- Indigestion
- Constipation or diarrhoea
- Back pain
- Feeling tired all the time
- Losing weight without trying
- Bleeding from the va**na after the menopause

For more information, go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cancer/ or https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/ovarian-cancer/what-is-ovarian-cancer

24/03/2023

We're supposed to be keeping an eye on how much we drink, but how many of us really know what a unit of alcohol is? With so many different drinks and glass sizes, from shots to pints – not to mention bottles – it's easy to get confused about how many units are in your drink 🍺

You can use the Alcohol Change UK Unit Calculator to find out how many units are in a particular drink or to check how much you're drinking. Regularly drinking more than 14 units of alcohol a week risks damaging your health 🚫

Click here to use the Drink Unit Calculator - https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/unit-calculator

For more information on the effect that alcohol has on your body and tips for cutting down, visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/ or https://alcoholchange.org.uk

We're supporting a National to support everyone who's been bereaved. Find out more at mariecurie.org.uk/dayofreflectio...
23/03/2023

We're supporting a National to support everyone who's been bereaved.

Find out more at mariecurie.org.uk/dayofreflection, including resources to help if you're going through a bereavement or if you're supporting someone.

22/03/2023

Endometriosis (pronounced en- doh – mee – tree – oh – sis) is the name given to the condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body. In the UK, around 1.5 million women and those assigned female at birth are currently living with the condition, regardless of race or ethnicity. 💛

See a GP if you have symptoms of endometriosis, especially if they're having a big impact on your life. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/ for more detailed information of endometriosis symptoms

It may help to write down your symptoms before seeing a doctor. Endometriosis UK has a pain and symptoms diary to assist you with this -https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/pain-symptoms-diary_0.pdf

20/03/2023

The International Day of Happiness on the 20th of March 2023 is an annual celebration aimed at helping people worldwide realise the importance of happiness in their lives! It's a chance for you to make yourself and others happier, reflect on what makes you happy, and explore new ways to be happy. Of course, we all have our own definitions of happiness, so however you celebrate the day is the right way! Do something that makes you happy, and take the time to reflect on whatever feelings of joy and contentment you manage to achieve. It's also a day to spread happiness to others. People are social animals, so make a point to be social, spend time with others, and have fun!

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and well-being. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life:

👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Connect with other people - Good relationships are important for your happiness

🚴‍♂️ Be physically active - Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental health.

💭 Learn new skills - Learning new skills can also improve your mental well-being by boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem.

🤲 Give to others - Acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental health

🧘 Mindfulness - Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental well-being. This includes your thoughts, feelings, body, and the world around you.

What are your favourite activities or pastimes that make you happy?

For more information, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/

17/03/2023

Did you know that between 2019 and 2020, around 65% of young people with mental health problems didn’t have access to treatment? Chances are, you or some of your or someone you know will have a mental health problem right now. 💙

Join Mind for the 27 27 Challenge - This March, Mind is challenging you to run 27 miles over 27 days in solidarity with every student struggling with their mental health. Run it your own way, at your own pace and in your own time. Mind can support you with fundraising, how to structure your running schedule and more. 🏃

Find out how to get involved here: https://2727.givepenny.com/?_ga=2.185346667.396052422.1678272366-501423548.1678272366

15/03/2023

It's that time of year - Comic Relief is hosting Red Nose Day on Friday, 17 March 2023! 🔴

Comic Relief is a charity that aims to tackle poverty in the UK and all over the world - in 2023, a special appeal is in place to help with the cost of living crisis in the UK. There are so many ways to get involved and raise money for Comic Relief, whether you’re a school, workplace, a group of friends or going solo.

Visit their website for tons of free support and downloadable resources to help with your fundraising event and raising awareness!
Go to https://www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday/fundraise/downloads

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