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Order your repeat prescriptions in good time before the summer bank holiday weekend (23-25 August) to ensure you don’t run out of medication during this time.💊 Read more about ordering repeat prescriptions 👉 nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

We recently heard how much people value community services that deliver crucial care within the community. However, we also heard about the impact this has on people when they are unable to access the service and the care they need. healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2025-08-1…

Have your say on community and mental health services in #BLMK by taking part in @BLMKHealthCare 's survey or signing up to attend a focus group

Our recent research showed 68% of people mistakenly believe they can sign up permanently with an NHS dentist. Make sure you know your rights in our simple advice article healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-inf…

We have invested £1.2 million into 18 groundbreaking research projects help save and change the lives of women, girls and babies. These include: 🟣Investigating the role of blood clotting in endometriosis 🟣Identifying the best birth positions to prevent emergency caesareans 🟣Harnessing the immune system to treat ovarian cancer Inspired? Learn more: ow.ly/ELwh50Vta9t

Magnesium bisglycinate is the best source of magnesium supplement to help with #anxiety and #sleepdisturbance #HRT is first line for menopausal sleep disturbances as per NICE Guidelines - for many the benefits of HRT outweigh the risks. When I do #keynote talks I always discuss the role of a good diet and for some people supplements can help Ps thank to all those that packed out the @belgradetheatre - it was an honour to comeback for the @resonatefestival @uniofwarwick 💕 #perimenopausesymptoms #menopause #holistic

Steve’s poo saved his life. Bowel cancer screening kits are quick, easy, and sent out automatically after you turn 50. Just a tiny sample detects signs of cancer before you notice anything wrong. #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

The Educational Psychology Team offers FREE 45 minute online consultations. Please check with your school SENco to see if they buy back this service from Bedford Borough Council. To book email school.support@bedford.gov.uk

Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging and stressful. Both you and the person with dementia will need support to cope with the symptoms and changes in behaviour. Find more information and support. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/dem…

The Government is planning a national commission to reform social care so we have reviewed what you are telling us and in our latest blog we outline ideas on how to improve social care for the people who use it. healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2025-03-3…

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out. Contact your GP practice. ➡️ nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

We encourage residents to come together and celebrate two major community events this year—the 80th Anniversary of VE Day & The Big Lunch 2025—by hosting local street parties. We are waiving the usual road closure fees for both occasions. Learn more ⬇️ bedford.gov.uk/news/2025/host…

Research shows that more than nine in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it’s diagnosed at the earliest stage. This is why this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth, @bowelcanceruk are asking everyone to share the symptoms of the disease. #PassItOn

A quick explainer on #FSH levels - we don’t routinely follow the levels/ numbers because FSH can fluctuate & be inaccurate As clinicians we need to understand the importance of symptoms, the biological transition and follow the trend of the FSH to come to a conclusion of how to manage the patient I rarely do a FSH - UNLESS it’s going to change my clinical management OR I do it in women below 40yrs old to help me rule out conditions such as #primaryovarianinsufficiency (POI) … and urine FSH testing is not standardised so also can be inaccurate Hope this helps ⤵️ #womenshealth #generalpractice

Do you work in #HealthProtection? 👩‍⚕️👨‍🔬 Changes to England's list of notifiable pathogens are coming on 6 April 2025. Make sure you're prepared by reading our latest blog post. 📖👇 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/11/cha…

Psoriasis is a skin condition that can cause flaky patches of skin which form scales. The severity of the condition varies greatly from person to person. Find out more information on why it happens and what treatment may help. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/pso…

If you live with diabetes and are observing Ramadan, you can find advice on fasting on the @DiabetesUK website. ➡️ diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes…

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out. Contact your GP practice. ➡️ nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

Many people could benefit from end of life care, but access to and quality of this can care be variable. We looked at what matters most to dying people and their loved ones - bit.ly/4bNO7GS

Let’s talk #Perimenopause! What is it? What are the symptoms? And how can you manage it? 💭 @DrNighatArif breaks it down and shares expert tips on how women can navigate this life phase. Don’t miss out!