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10/06/2023

Did you know that you can dispose of your used inhalers at your local pharmacy?

They’ll get rid of them in the most environmentally friendly way, and you’ll make a positive difference to our environment.

In support of World Environment Day, we are sharing some quick and easy things you can do to help your lung condition and the environment at the same time: https://bit.ly/3oCstkL

07/06/2023

Emily, 30, was diagnosed with arthritis ten years ago. After a particularly painful flare-up, she decided to completely overhaul her diet, and she hasn’t looked back since. Here she shares how eating well has helped her feel in control of her condition.

03/06/2023

Don't forget our Big Wigan Bike Week kicks off with a special event at Leigh Sports Village this morning... in celebration of World Bicycle Day (Saturday 3 June).

🚲 9.00am – 12.00pm Leigh Bike Library
Loan a bike and other cycling equipment for up to a month at a time by signing up for our new ‘bike library’ service. Free to residents of Wigan Borough! You can also get your bike checked over by our Dr Bike team.

🚲 9.30am - 10.45am: Go Ride Session (ages 7-11)
Pennington Spinners will be hosting a fun session for 7-11-year-olds with British Cycling qualified coaches teaching bike skills in a safe, traffic-free environment.

🚲 11.30am – 12.30pm Let’s Ride Family Guided Ride
Join us as we set out from Leigh Youth Hub along cycle-friendly paths to take in the beautiful Pennington Hall Park and the surrounding area. The emphasis is on having a pleasant ride at a pace that suits you (lasts approx. 45-60 minutes).

Discover more at Wigan.gov.uk/BigWiganBikeWeek

02/06/2023

As the weather gets warmer, it's important for everyone to protect their skin from sunburn. Especially children and babies because their skin is much more sensitive than adult skin.

Find lots of helpful sun safety tips for you and your family: nhs.uk/sun

31/05/2023

Young children love it when you chat, play and read with them, even if you think they're too young to understand. You can turn almost anything into a game. Every little thing you do together helps set them up nicely for when they start school.

Learn more: nhs.uk/start4life/baby/learning-to-talk

25/05/2023

If you are worried that you might be at risk of hepatitis C, you can order a confidential test online through our new website

➡️ http://hepctest.nhs.uk

24/05/2023

You can request a new repeat prescription and choose a pharmacy for your prescriptions to be sent to on your NHS App.

Download your NHS App now ➡️ nhs.uk/app

24/05/2023

Having Jewish ancestry increases your risk of having a BRCA gene fault which significantly increases risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

NHS England is now offering free BRCA gene testing for anyone living in England, aged 18 or over with one or more Jewish grandparent, of any type of Jewish origin

See for more information

BRCA refers to two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, that every one of us has. These genes play an important role in the prevention of cancer.