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Are you feeling nervous about going back to school? You're not alone. If you’re aged 11-19, reach out to School Nurses through Chat Health service for confidential, emotional support and advice. We're here to help you every step of the way! abuhb.nhs.wales/news/news/new-…

A woman’s right to choose the number, timing and spacing of her #children is fundamental. #WorldContraceptionDay aims to ensure that women all over the world are given access to methods of contraception unfpa.org/events/world-c… Like Quote Reply Start conversation from post Report

Your life, your choices. No one else should have any input regarding what contraception you choose. Hormonal contraception, barrier methods and more are available to you, and it’s important that you choose the right one.#WorldContraceptionDay your-life.com/en

This year is the 30th year of the #OrganDonorRegister, so the focus is on the impact that organ donation has had on so many lives so far, and to say thank you to all the people who have donated organs. @NHSBT nhsbt.nhs.uk/how-you-ca.../…

#NationalInclusionWeek is about ensuring that workplaces are inclusive and fair, & providing the same support for all employees. Discussing National Inclusion Week in your workplace can help to encourage important conversations and raise awareness. inclusiveemployers.co.uk/national-inclu…

Two million people in the UK are struggling with #SightLoss that’s severe enough to impact their daily life. Making sure you’re attending your eye tests and regularly checking on your eyesight can prevent it from getting any worse.@myvisionmatters visionmatters.org.uk

Often being thought of as ‘headaches’, migraines are actually a neurological disorder. Migraines can affect not just your head but also your vision, awareness and ability to complete day-to-day tasks. #MigraineAwarenessWeek @MigraineTrust migrainetrust.org/understand-mig…

#CycleToSchoolWeek, held by Bikeability, promotes health for you and for the earth. Cycling to school, instead of going in a car or on a bus, can start your day with some exercise and reduce the emissions being released from vehicles. bikeability.org.uk/cycletoschoolw…

If you’re a teenager struggling with your #MentalHealth and you don’t know what to do about it, there are plenty of places where you can go for help. #YouthMentalHealthDay @MindCharity #HowCanILookAfterMyMentalHealth" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mind.org.uk/for-young-p...…

It’s important to keep an eye on your children’s social media usage and mental health, offering them ways in which they can improve their mental health, such as going for a walk or spending time with friends and family. #YouthMentalHealthDay stem4.org.uk/youthmentalhea…

#EveryWomanDay recognises the issues that women face on a daily basis, from periods to hormones, weight and pregnancy. EveryWoman Day recognises that funding is normally spent on conditions that can be fatal, and women’s health is often overlooked. everywomanday.com

#RheumatoidArthritisAwarenessWeek.Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) impacts roughly 2-3 times more women than men. In RA, the immune system doesn’t know when to stop doing its job, so mistakenly attacks the synovial membrane around the joints. nras.org.uk/campaigning/ra…

Living with #eczema can be very difficult, and seeking help from your GP practice is the best thing to do. Your medical practice may be able to provide you with creams and medication, and help you to identify your triggers. @eczemasociety eczema.org/information-an…

#Eczema is a dry, irritating skin condition that affects many people across the UK. Eczema can change your skin and cause scarring, which can affect both physical and mental health. @eczemasocietyhttps://eczema.org/wp-content/uploads/Living-with-Eczema-info-for-adults-2023.pdf

#MaleCancerAwarenessWeek raises money for cancers that only affect men, such as testicular cancer, prostate cancer and penile cancer. Funding research into male cancers will help to save lives.@orchidcancer orchid-cancer.org.uk

#Sepsis is a response to infection, where the body starts to injure its own organs and tissues. Sepsis can be fatal, and aiming to prevent it is vital. Finding out the signs of sepsis could save your, or someone else’s, life. @WorldSepsisDay worldsepsisday.org/preventsepsis

The Samaritans work every day to prevent suicide, and to offer support to anyone who needs it. You can call the Samaritans at any time of the day or night, and they’ll be able to offer you support. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay samaritans.org/support-us/cam…

Sexual health problems can affect not only your physical health but your mental health as well. This year, #SexualHealthWeek will focus on the link between mental health and sexual health.@BrookCharity brook.org.uk/shw/

#SexualHealth is important, because sexual infections can cause long-lasting issues. Although you may feel that the issue is resolved, underlying problems can continue long term. Getting your sexual health tested and using protection is important. nhsinform.scot/campaigns/how-…

#KnowYourNumbersWeek is about finding out your normal blood pressure numbers, to help you easily identify whether something is wrong. High blood pressure can increase the risk of chronic disease. @BloodPress_UK bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numb…