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Please remember that if you have a medical concern that isn't an emergency, contact #NHS111. 💻 111.nhs.uk

Don't wait for the post, get your test results easily wherever you are. You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today. 📱Tap the NHS App

Get your score in just 5 minutes. Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz to find where you could make some changes to live a healthier life and receive support and guidance to get going. Visit nhs.uk/hcquiz

Remember to look after yourself and others and #ThinkWhichService is right for your needs. To find out more and for self-care tips visit ➡️ joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/thin…

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. ➡️ nhs.uk/blood-pressure…

Little swaps here and there can make a big difference when it comes to losing weight. For lots of free tips and support to get started, visit: nhs.uk/better-health/…

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ nhs.uk/111

With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated. Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration. If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem. Find out more information ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/deh…

Just use the NHS App to easily view your GP health record. You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today. 📱Tap the NHS App

If you need urgent mental health support in Derbyshire, there are several options available. Call NHS 111 & select the mental health option (option 2) or explore other services such as crisis drop-in centres and safe havens. Find out more ow.ly/HiKf50ZmX07.

Today is #InternationalNonBinaryPeoplesDay. Today, we celebrate people whose gender identity does not fit solely within ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities are diverse & valid. Take a moment to reflect on how you can be an ally & help create a more inclusive NHS for everyone.

Could you be the welcoming face for patients and visitors at our sites? We’re looking for meet and greet volunteers at Ripley Community Hospital and in readiness for when the new Babington Health Centre opens its doors. Make a difference - find out more: ow.ly/zpkX50Z4969

A yellow heat health alert is active and in effect until Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 9pm. 🟡 Stay safe by: 😎 Wearing a hat & sunscreen ☀️ Avoiding the sun from 11am–3pm 🏃‍♂️ Exercise early/late ❤️ Know signs of heat exhaustion & heatstroke 🔗 ow.ly/eaLl50ZmP6L

Our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are open seven days a week, between 8am and 8PM. 📞 Always call #NHS111 first. The team can assess your symptoms and book you a specific arrival time if you need to be seen. Find out more: dchs.nhs.uk

As the hot weather continues, know how to look after yourself and others. If you need urgent medical help but you’re not sure where to go, contact NHS 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. For life-threatening emergencies, call 999.

Just use the NHS App to easily view your GP health record. You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today. 📱Tap the NHS App

Don’t forget to look out for anyone close to you who might be struggling in the heat this week. 🌡️ Find guidance on how to stay cool in hot weather here: gov.uk/government/col…

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz gives you guidance, based on your answers, to help you live a healthier life. Visit nhs.uk/hcquiz

Going in the sun? Stay safe in the heat: ➡️ Stay in the shade between 11am–3pm ➡️ Drink plenty of fluids ➡️ Avoid alcohol & caffeine ➡️ Wear SPF & protect your skin ➡️ Check on babies, older adults and vulnerable people. Read more: ow.ly/5VLt50ZlC3F

We all have times when we feel low, anxious or overwhelmed and it's not always easy to know what to do to feel better. Try these simple tips, or visit Every Mind Matters for more advice: nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…