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Follow these top tips to get the right healthcare this bank holiday weekend. GP practices and many pharmacies are closed on bank holidays but there are plenty of options available throughout the weekend –seek help straight away. getintheknow.co.uk #BankHoliday #GetInTheKnow

Protecting your skin from the sun can help reduce your chance of developing skin cancer. Apply sunscreen and try to keep out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day. More advice ➡️ nhs.uk/sun #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth

Covid-19 vaccinations are back for all eligible people. You can book an appointment now, to get vaccinated from 1 April onwards. To find out how to book your vaccine visit: bit.ly/Howtogetyourva…

Mindfulness helps you stay present and manage your thoughts and feelings with simple techniques like breathing and meditation. The best part? It only takes a minute! Try these quick #mindfulness exercises: 🧘‍♂️ Mindful breathing 🦶 Body scan 🚶‍♀️ Mindful walking

Healthy Living is a free online programme that can help people feel confident in managing type 2 diabetes and reduce diabetes-related stress. Sign up today: healthyliving.nhs.uk

You’re far more likely to quit smoking successfully with the right support. Discover what’s available at NHS Better Health and prepare to quit for good this No Smoking Day – 12 March 2025. #NSD2025

Every 3 years our Health and Wellbeing Board carry out a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) to ensure that local community pharmacies meet the pharmaceutical needs of local people. Share your views on local pharmacy services before 4 April 2025 at orlo.uk/Leicestershire…

If you have diabetes and are fasting during Ramadan, it’s important to do it safely. For advice on what to do if you experience low blood sugar during Ramadan watch the video below. For more information and to view more videos, visit: england.nhs.uk/midlands/2025/…

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Find more information: nhs.uk/lung-cancer

Book appointments, view your health records, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App. Find out more: nhs.uk/nhsapp

Anyone who’s eligible can get the #Flu, #WhoopingCough, #RSV or #MMR jab today at our walk-in clinic at Health & Wellbeing event, Thurnby Lodge Community Centre, Thurncourt Road, LE5 2NG, from 2pm until 5pm. Find out more: bit.ly/3BoHpaf

Are you or your organisation interested in finding out more about cost of living support? The Communities Network are hosting a session on Thursday 27 February, featuring a range of speakers and discussions. Register here: orlo.uk/q2zaW

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

Follow our five top tips and #GetInTheKnow about how to get the right #NHS care over winter ❄️ To find out more visit: getintheknow.co.uk.

Find out about the wide range of health and care career and job opportunities by meeting people from a wide range of NHS, social care and other healthcare organisations. Follow the link to find out more and register for free ▶️ bit.ly/HealthcareCare…

Local cases of norovirus (the winter vomiting bug) are currently high. If you’re unfortunate enough to catch it, follow this advice. You can also find more info here: nhs.uk/conditions/nor…

The next free What is Adult Safeguarding? online information session for people living in the city, county or Rutland is on 23 January 2025, 10am-11am. Book your place at eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-adul…, email lsab-events@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 4546270 #WhatisAdultSafeguarding

Stroke survivors share their stories and listen to the 999 calls that saved their lives. The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or Arm or Speech, at the first sign it’s time to call 999. ➡️ nhs.uk/actFAST

Do you have an urgent health concern and need to be seen quickly? You can use many of our urgent care centres without an appointment, but you are advised to use NHS 111 to make sure it is the right place for you and to keep your waiting time down. bit.ly/LLRUrgentCare