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If your GP suggests you see a specialist, you can ask to be referred to a hospital with shorter waiting times. It's your Patient Choice. Find out more at nhs.uk/patientchoice

Tummy trouble such as discomfort or diarrhoea for three weeks or more, or blood in your pee – even just once, could be a sign of cancer. It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable. Contact your GP practice. ➡️ nhs.uk/CancerSymptoms

Lots of people feel lonely sometimes, for many different reasons. If loneliness is affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help. For helpful advice, head over to the NHS website. ➡️ nhs.uk/mental-health/…

If you see someone having a seizure or fit, these 6 simple steps are useful to know. This advice applies to adults only. You may also need to call an ambulance, so it’s important to know when to call 999. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/wha… #InternationalEpilepsyDay

NHS 111 can assess and direct you to the right place for you and, if needed, can arrange a call back from a nurse, doctor, or paramedic. Call, go online or use the NHS App. For more information go to nhs.uk/111

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out. Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong. Your next poo could save your life. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off.

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days. If you catch it; stay home, rest and have plenty of fluids. More ℹ️ nhs.uk/norovirus

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice. Know what is normal for you. Get to know your body and be aware of any new or concerning changes. Read about symptoms. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

The best way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, and it’s not too late. If you’re eligible, find a pharmacy that offers free flu vaccination, or contact your GP practice. ➡️ nhs.uk/wintervaccinat…

Living with asthma, or another long-term condition? A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions. Find out more at: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check

Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. ➡️ nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

Bowel cancer screening can detect cancer early, which may mean it’s easier to treat. Now, the NHS is starting to roll out home-testing kits to people aged 50 to 53 as the bowel cancer screening programme expands. People will automatically be sent a kit when they become eligible.

It's easy for cervical screening to fall to the bottom of your to-do list, but it only takes a few minutes and there are some simple ways to help put you at ease. Find out more about cervical screening: nhs.uk/cervicalscreen…

UTI? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

If you regularly get 1 prescription a month, you may be able to save money with a Prescription Prepayment Certificate. Please see here for further information: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-presc…

For local Talking Therapies, visit: swlstg.nhs.uk/talking-therap…

A stroke strikes every five minutes. Face or Arm or Speech, at the first sign, it’s Time to call 999. Visit nhs.uk/ActFAST for more information. BSL users can use the 999 BSL website or app. Visit 999BSL.co.uk Text relay: call 18000 to contact 999.

14th October is International Menopause Day!  The Sound Lounge in Sutton is hosting The Menopause Event at 7pm. Join us to celebrate and learn more about this important stage in a woman’s life. eventbrite.co.uk/e/menopause-ev…

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