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This Month is #CervicalScreeningAwarenessMonth. Watch Jodie’s film about getting support for her first cervical screening at the age of 40 as she had been nervous to when she was younger. youtube.com/watch?v=zOq_a2…   #LearningDisability #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

It is really important to go for your cervical smear test when you are invited. You will be invited when you are over the age of 25 and were born a woman. There’s lots of advice and information about cervical screening- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/667abe64… #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

It’s thyroid awareness month. Thyroids are in your neck and make hormones which send messages around your body. People with Down syndrome are more likely to get thyroid issues. See this easy read guide about thyroid problems downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Make sure you and your loved one's vaccinations are up to date. Talk to your GP if you have any concerns or are worried about any side effects.

If you’re at high risk of feeling unwell in cold weather, you can get advice from your chemist [pharmacy] for colds, sore throats, earache and more. #StayWellThisWinter #PharmacyFirst nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

Our latest easy read and plain English newsletter from #NHSEngland Learning Disability and Autism Programme has great information to help prevent and reduce the impact of eating disorders in autistic people. Please share widely. england.nhs.uk/learning-disab…

Watch this video, where Jodie talks about how she manages her Type 1 diabetes and the importance of going for her diabetic checks. youtube.com/watch?v=wiSNUG…

In the winter, when days are shorter and it gets dark earlier, people can have "winter depression" known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, sometimes shortened to SAD. To find out more information on depression see this easy read rethink.org/advice-and-inf…

Watch Harshi and her mum talk about Harshi’s #AnnualHealthCheck and #HealthActionPlan and how they keep her healthy. youtube.com/watch?v=ocU8Xh… Please go for your health check when you’re invited. #LearningDisability #ReasonableAdjustments

It’s thyroid awareness month. Thyroids are in your neck and make hormones which send messages around your body. Sometimes your thyroids can make too many hormones or not enough. Both can make you unwell.

It is important to go for your smear test when you’re invited. You will be invited from the age of 25 if you were born a woman. If you need some support , like having someone with you, called reasonable adjustments, ask staff. Read this booklet- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/667abe64…

The new year is a great time to make new health goals such as eating healthier, moving about more, making time for hobbies and relaxing, for example taking 15 minutes to do something you enjoy. Look at the NHS website for advice on how to live better nhs.uk/better-health/

Make sure you and your loved one's vaccinations are up to date. Talk to your GP if you have any concerns or are worried about any side effects.

Happy New Year!

The NHS has produced leaflets in accessible formats about how people can #StayWellThisWinter. They are in easy read, large print, British Sign Language and audio recordings. Please find them on this link below. nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

Season’s greetings to you all. We hope you enjoy the festive period and stay healthy and safe. If you need health advice ring NHS 111.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Remember most pharmacies will be closed on the bank holiday, so please collect any urgent prescriptions today.

Get protection against the winter flu this winter. Getting your vaccines will protect you from getting severe illnesses. Your local chemist should offer free flu vaccines. Find one here: nhs.uk/nhs-services/p… [this is not accessible]

Protect yourself from winter flu by getting your vaccine. They will lower your risk of getting severe illnesses, book an appointment for your flu vaccine here: nhs.uk/nhs-services/p… [this is not accessible]