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15/09/2025

Saturday was World Sepsis Day.

Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection which needs urgent treatment in hospital straight away. It can be hard to spot, so make sure you know the symptoms.

Find out more ➡️ http://nhs.uk/sepsis/

12/09/2025

12/08/2025

When you find out you are pregnant, you can refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care so you start care with a midwife right away.

Once you sign up online, the maternity team will contact you to book your first appointment with a midwife.

You should do this by the 10th week of pregnancy, if possible, but it’s never too late to start. If you're over 10 weeks, refer yourself as soon as you can.

Start here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/

12/08/2025

Do you suffer from joint pain?

Joint pain is a common issue and tends to affect us more as we age. It can be caused by injury, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and bursitis.

Nuffield Health are offering a free joint pain program, and you don’t have to be a member to participate.

Click the link below to find out more

https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/about-us/our-impact/healthy-life/joint-pain-programme

05/08/2025

If a child or young person is struggling with their eating habits or body image, seeking guidance and support early can make a huge difference. Addressing concerns before physical health is affected ensures they receive the right help at the right time—benefiting both them and those supporting them. https://buff.ly/d1KEqqH

02/08/2025

The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.

Our online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure.

➡️ www.nhs.uk/blood-pressure-tool

02/08/2025

World Lung Cancer Day.

Contact your GP practice if you are experiencing any of these signs and symptoms of lung cancer.

It’s probably nothing serious, but early diagnosis and treatment can save lives.

Find out more at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lung-cancer/

28/07/2025

The next Carers in Hertfordshire bereavement group will be held on the 12th August at the Kings Mead at 10am. Please use the link below to book

https://www.carersinherts.org.uk/carer-support/events-training/event/ware-bereavement-group-august-25/

Visit the Carers in Herts website or page to learn about more upcoming events including their monthly carers hub

28/07/2025

GP services across the country are open as usual.
However, if you have an upcoming hospital appointment this may be postponed. It may be worth contacting the hospital before you travel

Continuing this weekend until Wednesday morning, some services will be affected due to strike action. Please continue to come forward for NHS care.

If you need urgent medical help, use 111, and if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999.

27/07/2025

Unpaid family and friend carers are invited to book onto our online Summer Strength Yoga Taster Workshop that may help you to feel stronger, cooler, and calmer. You will learn cooling breathwork and mindfulness stress relief techniques in this gentle session, and there will be seated options. The session is on Wednesday 6th August 2025, 7.30pm - 8.30pm, contact us Carers in Hertfordshire to book a place or sign up online via www.carersinherts.org.uk/carer-support/events-training/event/summer-strength-taster-workshop/

30/06/2025

Are you thinking about weight loss medications? Weight loss medications mimic gut hormones released after eating, telling the brain you are full.

Weight loss medication should be taken under medical supervision and only be used as part of a healthy, balanced diet and increased physical activity.

You should speak to a healthcare professional or search ‘NHS obesity treatment’ to find out whether these are right for you and how to access them.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/treatment/

08/06/2025

For Carers Week next week (9-15 June) we have various mind-body health and relaxation sessions planned, including face yoga and a sound meditation online, a Tai Chi course in Bushey and a Sound Bath in Great Hormead. The sessions can help reduce stress and face yoga can promote circulation and the sound-based relaxation activities may help with sleep. For more details about these and our other events or to book to attend any of them, please visit www.carersinherts.org.uk/carers-week or contact us.