NHS South West

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. Swipe through to find out what to look out for and more on when to get help.

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine. Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness and protect children as they grow. Your GP will be in touch when your child is due. 🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv

For our South West Stories this week, we feature the NHS England visit in 2025 to the Care Coordination Centre in Taunton with Sue Doheny (Interim Regional Director) and Em Wilkinson-Brice (former People Director). Showcasing how the centre simplifies access to services.

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome obsessive compulsive disorder and other conditions. Find out more, or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

Help protect your child from measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses. To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice. Find out more at nhs.uk/childhoodvacci… #StayStrongGetVaccinated

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/men…

You can still get your flu vaccine until 31 March 2026. Online booking will close on 30 March 2026. If you have a long-term health condition, the flu vaccine helps protect you from getting seriously ill. Find out how to book at nhs.uk/flu-vaccine

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions. Find out more, or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

Pregnant women are eligible for flu, RSV & whooping cough vaccines. Speak to your midwife, GP practice or pharmacist about vaccinations. Visit nhs.uk/pregnancyvacci… for more details.

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

Illnesses such as measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them and others. To check if they are missing any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice. nhs.uk/childhoodvacci… #StayStrongGetVaccinated

The NHS is supporting #LetsDanceUK this March - why not dance your way into the weekend? Dance can support balance, mobility, confidence and mood for people living with Parkinson’s. Find local & online options 👉 communitydance.org.uk/what-we-do/liv… #EveryMoveMatters #Parkinsons #NHS

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome obsessive compulsive disorder and other conditions. Find out more, or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

The NHS in the South West is piloting how AI notetaking technology can free up clinicians and improve patient care. Here Dr John McCormick, Dr Adrian Harris and Richard Luxton explain more about how it is being used across the region.

Congratulations! Day 1 of quitting smoking completed. 🎉 To keep on track as a non-smoker, why not download the free NHS Quit Smoking App -nhs.uk/better-health/… #NSD26 #BreatheBetter #QuitToWin

It's No Smoking Day. You've got through the first few hours without a puff! 💪 If you're experiencing withdrawal symptoms from quitting smoking, there are lots of free tools, medications and therapies that can help. Go to nhs.uk/better-health/… for support. #NSD26

Happy No Smoking Day! 🙌 Let us know if this is your quit day. Remember: a smoke free life starts with a smoke free day. Access support 24/7 from the free NHS Quit Smoking App - nhs.uk/better-health/… #NSD26 #SmokeFreeLife #BreatheBetter

Help protect your child from measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses. To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice. Find out more at nhs.uk/childhoodvacci… #StayStrongGetVaccinated

The NHS is supporting #LetsDanceUK this March. Dance can improve balance, gait, mood and social connection for people living with Parkinson’s - and can be adapted seated or standing. Help spread the message across your communities. Find classes 👉 communitydance.org.uk/what-we-do/liv…

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome conditions like OCD, social anxiety disorder and PTSD. Find out more, or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk