Public Health Wiltshire

03/09/2025

It's not too late to grab your vaccine...

Is your child heading to university? Make sure they’re prepared, and we’re not just talking pots and pans. Check they’ve had 2 doses of and 1 dose of to help protect against illnesses like and . 🎓🍳
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/ #:~:text=underlying%20health%20conditions-,Important,-If%20you%27re%20starting”

03/09/2025

Smoking costs Wiltshire £209 million in lost economic productivity every year.

It affects productivity through smoking breaks, employee sickness absence and physical ill health.

That’s why Wiltshire Council offers free Workplace Health Coaches who can work with your business to help you create a healthier workforce.

03/09/2025

Smoking costs Wiltshire £209 million in lost economic productivity every year.

It affects productivity through smoking breaks, employee sickness absence and physical ill health.

That’s why Wiltshire Council offers free Workplace Health Coaches who can work with your business to help you create a healthier workforce.

To find out more, download Smokefree Workforce: A guide to the support on offer for businesses in Wiltshire 👇

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https://youtu.be/ye1nsJSqjzg?si=DlMIEJuSLVSkIixn

Our Workplace Health, Health Coaches can support your business and your staff on their journey to smoking cessation. The service is completely free of charge.

01/09/2025

It’s OK to ask for help.
September is and a good time to make sure you have the support you need to recover.

If you would further information or support, please contact Connect Wiltshire Substance Use Service on 0300 5550 157 connectreferrals@turning-point.co.uk or by visiting https://orlo.uk/wm169



Our Wiltshire

31/08/2025

As Overdose Awareness Week draws to a close, we will continue to remember those who we have lost and work to .

Remember Connect Wiltshire Substance Use Service can help.

https://orlo.uk/C30si



Our Wiltshire

31/08/2025

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day.

Overdose is preventable and together we can .

Contact Connect Wiltshire Substance Use Service for more information about how to make sure you’re



Our Wiltshire

30/08/2025

Every day, we see lives around us being changed and lost to overdose.

Overdose does not discriminate – it could be you or someone you love, a friend, colleague or your neighbour.

Contact Connect Substance Use Service for support whether you need help with your own or someone else’s drug and/ or alcohol use



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29/08/2025

Sunday 31st August marks International Overdose Awareness Day.

This year Connect Wiltshire Substance Use Service will be congregating in Trowbridge Park at 10:30am to take an opportunity to share messages of hope and love, and to recognise lives affected by overdose.

Join the team to show your support.



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28/08/2025

Friendly reminder for parents and carers.

If your child received free school meals in primary school and is now starting secondary school, you don’t need to reapply. Their free meals will carry on automatically.

For more information on free school meals 👉 https://orlo.uk/L7eKu

28/08/2025

Make sure you're ready for the new school term:

✅ Ensure your child is up to date with vaccinations
✅ Know when to keep your child at home
✅ Spot the signs of illness
✅ Teach good hygiene habits

Visit our blog post to find out more: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/09/04/a-parents-guide-to-keeping-kids-healthy-this-school-year/

28/08/2025

This week is Overdose Awareness Week.

It’s time to Remember.

It’s time to Act.

Contact Connect for drug and alcohol support in Wiltshire https://orlo.uk/qijJ1



Our Wiltshire

25/08/2025

Last Chance to sign up to learn how best to care for your children’s teeth!

Big Brush Club is hosting an oral health webinar for Parents and Guardians of young children this Wednesday 27 August 11am to 12 noon.

Led by dental professionals from At Home Dental, the session will cover the main causes of tooth decay and other common oral problems that occur in childhood, plus simple actions that can be taken to prevent these.

Sign up: https://orlo.uk/lquQg 😁

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