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Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk, such as being over 40. Check your risk using the Diabetes UK risk tool. It could be the most important thing you do today. riskscore.diabetes.org.uk #Type2DiabetesPreventionWeek

Cervical screening updates? They’re in the NHS App. Invitations, reminders and routine screening results are now in one place. Turn on notifications so you don’t miss important updates. If your result needs further follow-up, you’ll also be contacted directly by the NHS.

Free Diabetes Prevention Week webinar exploring healthy lifestyle changes to help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. Date: Tuesday 26 May Time: 1pm–2pm Location: Online via MS Teams Cost: Free See details and reserve a spot here: eventbrite.com/e/reducing-you…

COVID-19 spreads easily all year round. It can still be very dangerous and even life threatening, particularly for older people and those with a weakened immune system. FOR PATIENTS REGISTERED AT WMC

A study found that walkers who cover the same mileage as runners enjoy similar health benefits. One reason is because walking works the same muscles as running, only the intensity and duration are different: bit.ly/LWDwaysofwalki…📷 #WalkThisMay #MyLiveWellWalk

Behind the scenes at Westbourne Medical Centre Our team at WMC recently welcomed Access Wellbeing Dorset for an educational presentation aimed at increasing awareness of the mental health and wellbeing support available across our local community. dorsetaccesswellbeing.co.uk

Friendly Group Meeting at The Westbourne pub Location: 45 Poole Rd, Westbourne, BH4 9DN When: Thursdays 10:30 - 12PM For enquiries, please call: 07847240497 #socialclubs #westbourne #bournemouth

You can now manage your hospital appointments using the NHS App!

@NHS NHS bowel cancer screening kits are offered to everyone aged between 50 and 74. Let someone else know they should send their kit back – especially as April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month. More info: nhs.uk/tests-and.../b…

🔔 SPACES NOW OPEN 🔔 HOPE is a free six-week self-management course for people to explore new ways of looking after their health. To book your space, please email: ✉️ hope@helpandcare.org.uk

@nhsdorset Have you recently found out you're pregnant? Complete a self-referral form so our midwives can support you as early as possible. Find out more: healthiertogether.nhs.uk/pregnancy-and-… Self-refer your pregnancy to Dorset Maternity Services: badgernotes.net/SelfReferral/C…

Did you know LiveWell Dorset has loads of FREE and EASY tools that you can access? Simply head to their website or call their advisors on 0800 840 1628. It’s time time break up with smoking. livewelldorset.co.uk/stop-smoking/ #noregrets #nosmokingday #LiveWellDorset #breakup @LWDorset

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Every smokefree day is an investment in your future. At LiveWell Dorset, you don’t have to do it alone. Register today and join thousands of quitters across Dorset. ➡️ orlo.uk/DcPWE #noregrets #nosmokingday #LiveWellDorset #breakup @LWDorset

The Healthier Together website helps you find maternity information that’s relevant to where you live. By using your postcode and GP practice, the website shows local services and support available in Dorset. Visit Healthier Together: healthiertogether.nhs.uk

Use the NHS App to manage your healthcare using a phone, tablet or computer. nhs.uk/nhs-app/