IWC Public Health

So what exactly is public health? If you can spare 3 minutes, it's worth the watch #PublicHealth #QuickVid youtube.com/watch?v=oy1CAM…

Saturday is #SuicidePreventionDay (10th September) We want to make sure that if you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you know where to go for help and support. The Life Card can provide you with some direction during a dark time shorturl.at/adiu6

We all know that cutting down on your alcohol can help you feel healthier, but did you know there are other benefits that can have a huge positive impact on your day to day living too? #alcohol #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #sleep facebook.com/MyDrinkaware/p…

We must ensure we are not “too afraid” to talk about suicide as a community, while respecting and understanding the risks in certain situations. Consider these alternatives to help you talk about suicide safely and compassionately.❤️ #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD

Stoptober is back! We’re celebrating the stories of people who have quit smoking. If that’s you and you would like to find out more, please get in touch by emailing betterhealth@phe.gov.uk

Have much have you walked today for #NursesActive Walk Wednesday? Remember to: ✅Share your pic ✅Add the correct hashtag .... #NursesActive

Just 2 days left until GCSE results are out. The pressure around exam results can feel huge. How are you doing with it all? Doing something small can make all the difference to how you are feeling. Take a look at this 👇#GCSE #mentalhealth #talk #school childline.org.uk/info-advice/sc…

It's not long until A Level and GCSE results are released🤩 Good luck everyone🍀 Awaiting results can be a super stressful time. If you feel you are able to, speak with a trusted adult about what's worrying you and lighten the load! #ALevel #gcse #mentalhealth #isleofwight

Our @IOWNHS is under increased pressure at the moment. As temperatures pick up again🥵, here are some everyday things we can do to stay safe & help keep those pressures to a minimum. #BeatTheHeat nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

School's out for the summer! 😎 Whether you're planning to go away or spend time enjoying our beautiful island, we can help you and your loved ones to choose the right service and stay well this summer ➡️ iownhs.co.uk/3QcR2NB ✈️🏖️🌞 #readyforsummer #choosetherightservice

Today - Grab-a-Jab! Drop in, if eligible, to get your jab.

Happy #LoveParksWeek 🌳 Going to the park is a great way for every member of your family to stay active while having fun, plus being outside is a great way to de-stress from daily life. Why not head to the park today and see how it makes you feel☀️

🏆 A win for all at this year’s PEACH Games🏆 500 pupils representing nearly every Island primary school came together last month to take part in the second Partnership Education Attainment & Children's Health (PEACH) Games facebook.com/photo?fbid=389… #Health #PublicHealth #School

🌡️ Extreme heat can have a significant impact on our mental health. Take a look at these tips on how to manage during the #heatwave 👇 💬 Now with alt text. Retweet to spread the word.

How are you coping with our warmer weather? 🥵 It's important to know when you or others are being affected by heat exhaustion. Read below to be in the know #heatwave #publichealth #health #safe #wellbeing #IsleofWight nhs.uk/conditions/hea…

During this heat it's really important to stay hydrated by drinking at least 6 to 8 cups of fluid a day. Please take care and make sure you keep yourself hydrated. If you are caring for someone make sure they are drinking enough. ➡️ iownhs.co.uk/3ywXVSu

Would you like to take care of your wellbeing & have fun at the same time? This could be for you! FREE Skate for Wellbeing Group for 16-25 year olds - running for 6 weeks and starting on Mon 25th July 3-5pm at John Cattle’s Skate Club in Wootton. #Health shorturl.at/dkquv

CALLING ANYONE RUNNING A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OR SPORT SESSION! A free solution to help you attract more people to your physical activity and sport sessions Thursday 9th December 6-7pm | Zoom And on Eventbrite for registration: eventbrite.co.uk/e/reach-more-p…

An e-bike outside the dentist's. Perfect use of the council's scheme to hire an e-bike for a month. @atothere @iwight @wightcyclehire @connect2workiow

Enhanced visiting restrictions are now in place in response to the continuing rise in COVID-19 patients being treated at the hospital. If you have a hospital appointment, then please attend alone, unless in exceptional circumstances. More info here: bit.ly/3j7enCw

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations are available until Friday, 12pm-6.30pm, at The Isle of Wight Riverside Centre, for over 18s who've not booked a vaccination. A first-come, first-served policy applies. If you'd prefer to book a vaccination, visit tinyurl.com/3psxxeay or call 119.