Healthwatch Camden

A massive thank you to everyone involved in our Lung Cancer Gospel Choir Event in King's Cross Station! Really helped to get the message across that Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives❤️🙏

Measles cases are increasing in London. Two doses of the MMR vaccine is the only protection against the most severe forms of measles. MMR is safe, effective and free on the NHS. Find out more at camden.gov.uk/measles

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

What a great day for Healthwatch Camden yesterday in King’s Cross Station - raising the profile of lung cancer! Many thanks to the whole team, all the amazing passers, Camden Council, NCLCA and our wonderful singers, Eden Grandeur! Remember Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives!❤️

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Are you on a cancer journey? Or is a member of your family or a friend? Then please do come along this friendly session on cancer services and support for anyone affected by Cancer. Friday 20th February 12-1pm Castlehaven Community Centre, 23 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RU

Reach Out Now! Contact Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline, available 24/7 on 0808 2000 247 or Hopscotch’s Domestic Abuse Support Line Mon-Fri 9am-5pm on 020 7388 8198.

If you’re aged 55–74 and smoke or used to, look out for your NHS Lung Cancer Screening letter. You’ll be invited for a telephone appointment first and if needed, you’ll have a quick CT scan. Simple steps that can make a big difference. Learn more: lungchecklondon.org

You don’t have to feel unwell to check your lungs. If you’re 55-74 and smoke or used to, look out for your NHS letter and attend your telephone appointment for a free Lung Cancer Screening. To find out more visit lungchecklondon.org @AgeUKCamden @CamdenCouncil @NewJournal

If you are aged 55-74? Then you will receive a letter through the post 📩 inviting you to go for an NHS Lung 🫁 Cancer Screening. Look out 👀 for your telephone appointment letter, so you don’t miss out. To find out more visit lnkd.in/e5xuFdKi

You Are Not Alone: Support Over Christmas Many of us find Christmas hard. If you’ve suffered bereavement or been feeling down, it is so important to reach out, as you are not alone, and there are people out there who really do care. Visit healthwatchcamden.co.uk for more info.

Bengali Women Diabetes Report Published Today! Take a look at the top 6 things local women with diabetes shared with us... @camdencouncil @Nadia_SH4H @Nash_Ali21 @kcbna1 @CalthorpeCG @CCA_Camden @wesstreeting @10DowningStreet @TulipSiddiq

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The NHS is inviting people aged 55-74 who smoke or used to smoke for a free Lung Cancer Screening. It’s quick, painless and could help spot problems early. Look out for your telephone appointment letter so you don’t miss out. lungchecklondon.org

Bengali Women’s Experience of Diabetes in Camden: Report Coming Soon! We have now almost finished our report into Diabetes Among Women from the Bengali Community in Camden. Please keep a look out for the report which is set to be published in the next few weeks!

Calling All Men!! All are welcome! Come along to the Living Centre's Men's Health and Wellbeing event on Thursday November 27th, 4-6pm. Ask questions about your health, meet other locals & have a bite to eat! St Pancras Living Centre, NW1. For info call 0207 380 0453 or pop by!

Take a moment to relax with our new autumn edition of our newsletter. To view online go to our homepage healthwatchcamden.co.uk. And don't forget to subscribe, by signing up at the bottom of the page...and never miss an issue! @healthyLDN @camdencouncil

If you're aged 50-74, you'll get a Bowel Screening kit in the post . The kit detects bowel cancer early, before you notice anything wrong. Put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. Your next poo could save your life. @healthyLDN @healthwatchE @camdencouncil @NHS_NCLICB @CamdenNCLICB

Just for Carers…Please do make sure this autumn to put your health first. Camden Carers are running lots of great events over the next few months to help you stay healthy. To book or for more information, please contact Camden Carers on 0207 428 8950 or info@camdencarers.org.uk.