Swish Services and The Starling Clinic

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TW: Domestic abuse, violence ‘Unite! Invest to prevent violence against women & girls’. #genderbasedviolence #16days

It's World Kindness Day! 💜 An act of kindness can make all the difference to someone having a bad day, and can also have far-reaching benefits for ourselves and our communities. Let us know, how has an act of kindness benefited you recently? #WorldKindnessDay

Nursing is a privilege, but it's also a physically and emotionally demanding profession. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, explore our collection of resources designed to support you and your colleagues with mental health and wellbeing. ➡️ bit.ly/43lgoP7

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 Take that first step to getting help. Save and share this post and help us make sure there’s no mind left behind. You could also try 👇 @PAPYRUS_Charity Hopeline: 0800 068 4141 Text SHOUT 85258 @GiveUsAShout @samaritans @theCALMzone @TheMixUK

Listening and validating their feelings is one of the most valuable ways to support someone. #WorldMentalHealthDay 💡 letstalk.mentalhealth

UPDATE: SWISH is closed on Monday 16th September for staff training. If you require emergency contraception, post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) or have urgent symptoms in our absence, please call 111 for advice or; visit A&E for PEP and MIU/GP/Pharmacy for emergency contraception.

SWISH's Back to College Checklist: -CCARD -ChatHealth -STI Testing -Contraception Can you check off our list? More information at swishservices.co.uk/news

Thank you for your patience whilst we work to resolve these issues. For any urgent symptoms or advice please call 111 or access you GP. Emergency Contraception can be accessed from a pharmacy or GP and Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) to HIV can be accessed from A&E.

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FYI we are open today for our walk in from 12-7pm and will be throughout the holidays for young people!

World Hepatitis Day testing session with displaced people in Somerset today @HepatitisCTrust

The amazing SWISH team and @SomersetCouncil Andrew Wilson having a blast at @PrideonSea today!! Come and see us for pride condoms, freebies and more! Happy Pride everyone 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 #pride #sunny #condoms #ccard #fun #lgbtq

🩺 Attention medical students! Ready to make a difference in sexual health and HIV? With GUM, you'll engage in meaningful, holistic care while enjoying a supportive, collaborative culture. Discover the diverse opportunities awaiting you ➡️ bit.ly/3yNmnD4

Acts of kindness can have a positive effect on your mental health. 💜 Even small acts can make you, and others, feel good. #RandomActsOfKindness #MentalHealth

⚠️ If you experience any of the following symptoms when you stop drinking seek immediate medical advice You can reduce your alcohol by 10% every few days. SDAS can help you make a plan & stop safely. 0300 303 8788 or visit: t-p.news/SDAS-AAW #alcoholharm

#AlcoholAwarenessWeek 'Understanding alcohol harm'. Do you know how many units you are drinking each week?🍺🍹 👉It’s recommended to drink under 14 units a week for both Men and Women. Although it’s important to know that no amount of alcohol is safe. 👍Support from @SDASdigital

This week is #LearningDisabilityWeek with a theme of "Do you see me?" which is all about being seen, heard and valued. At SWISH, we want to challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face. Here are some things we do at SWISH to break down these barriers @SomersetFT

Pride night 💫🏳️‍🌈 @eddystonesouthwest #QueenofCupsGlastonbury #LavendarVespers #Glastonbury #drag #getsetforsummer #sexualhealth #pride #lgbtq+

"Meet the... SWISH TEAM" At SWISH we have Admin staff, Nurses, Consultants, Healthcare Assistants, Speciality Doctors and Project Managers. Our team tries hard to ensure the best possible sexual health care for service users around the county @SomersetCouncil @SomersetFT

At SWISH: • Wellbeing A-Z swishservices.co.uk/services-we-do…. • Longer appointment times if you need it. • Direct signposting and referrals. • We have practitioners trained in the @SomersetCouncil Orange Button Scheme, so you can talk to us about suicide.