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Our new ‘Act FAST’ stroke campaign:

You can now book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you are aged 75 or over, have a weakened immune system or live in a care home for older adults. Find out more and book at nhs.uk/nhs-services/v…

This round of industrial action - starting at 7am tomorrow - will be difficult, coming straight after the Easter weekend. But, patients should come forward as normal and attend any appointments unless they are contacted otherwise. ℹ️ england.nhs.uk/2026/04/nhs-ur…

Strike action starts from 7am Tuesday 7 April and runs until 7am Monday 13 April. Some NHS services will be affected. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

The NHS RSV vaccine is now available to millions more people, including adults aged 80 and over, and people living in a care home for older adults. Read more about the RSV vaccine: nhs.uk/vaccinations/r…

Meningitis symptoms can develop quickly, so it’s important to act immediately if you spot them. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/men…

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/men…

Ovarian cancer mostly affects women over the age of 50, and the symptoms are not always obvious. It’s important to contact your GP if things don't feel normal for you. #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth

Ambulance crews and A&E staff have helped cut handover delays by more than 7 minutes this winter — even as they supported the highest number of patients to hospital in half a decade. Read more about the latest NHS data. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/02/patien…

You can contact your GP practice online, as well as by phone or in person. An online form – on their website or in the NHS App - is a quick and easy way for you to send your non-urgent symptoms and requests to your GP practice. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/GPOnlineForms

Getting vaccinated when you’re pregnant helps protect you and your baby from illnesses including whooping cough & RSV. Visit the NHS website to learn more. 💚👶 🔗 NHS.uk/PregnancyVacci…

Follow these quick steps to turn on notifications in your NHS App and stay on top of appointments, messages and reminders from your GP 👇

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions. Find out more, or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

We’ve launched a new NHS campaign to increase knowledge of accessing GP practices via online forms.

It’s #TimeToTalk Day. You don’t need perfect words to talk about your mental health. Just a small conversation with someone you trust can make a difference. Swipe through for simple ways to start.

The poets down here do write about it all.

When you get your bowel screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. Ivan shares how the simple test saved his life ⬇️ 🎥: @BBCBreakfast

Bowel cancer screening is improving. The test now detects smaller traces of blood, helping find cancer earlier. Same simple kit, just more sensitive — and most people won’t need further tests. Put your kit by the loo when it arrives. Don’t put it off.

Ordering your repeat prescription on the NHS App is easier than you think. If you take medicine regularly, you can order a repeat prescription through the app – meaning you don't need to visit your GP, saving you time.

Robin Roefs is so good he can even keep clean sheets in penalty shootouts 🧤⚽️ #SAFC

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days. You can usually treat yourself at home, but the most important thing is to rest and have lots of fluids. Visit ➡️ nhs.uk/norovirus