The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. ➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening

We can't control what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond. Join us for #JumpBackUpJuly and find ways to be more resilient in challenging times actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-up-j…

With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated. Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in, children and older adults are more at risk. If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/deh…

Happy 77th Birthday to the NHS. Thank you to all of the hardworking members of staff and thanks for everything you do. #NHS #NHSBirthday #ThankYouNHS

Happy International Paramedics Day 💚 Thank you to our wonderful NHS paramedics across the country — you are often the first on the scene when patients need help and your quick judgement and expert skills save lives every day. #InternationalParamedicsDay

With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated. Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in, children and older adults are more at risk. If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/deh…

Cases of norovirus are higher than normal at the moment. Norovirus can spread all year round, causing diarrhoea and vomiting. In this hot weather it’s even more important to stay hydrated. Find out how to treat norovirus at home ➡️ nhs.uk/norovirus

With an amber heat alert issued across England, remember that vulnerable people are more at risk from higher temperatures. Make sure elderly family and friends keep hydrated, and wear sunscreen if going out. Visit the NHS website for advice. ☀️ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice. Find out about symptoms on the NHS website. ➡️ nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

If you need medical help during strike action in England, use 111, or for a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

Make sure you know the early symptoms of a heart attack. They don’t always feel severe. A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/hea…

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App. Also available by NHS 111 BSL interpreter service at 111.nhs.uk or text relay on 18001 111.

Continuing this weekend until Wednesday morning, some services will be affected due to strike action. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

Some NHS services will be affected due to strike action. Please continue to attend your GP and dental appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

Kindness makes life better – for others and for us. This August, let’s fill the world with compassion, joy and hope. Join us and share #AltruisticAugust 💛🌍🙏 → actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-aug…

Today is World Lung Cancer Day. Contact your GP practice if you are experiencing any of these signs and symptoms of lung cancer. It’s probably nothing serious, but early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Find out more at nhs.uk/conditions/lun…

Diabetes can lead to sight loss — but screening helps protect your vision. People with diabetes are invited for regular eye checks to help spot problems early. Missed your last appointment? Contact your GP or local screening service. ➡️ nhs.uk/tests-and-trea…

Altruistic August - Day 4: Ask someone how they feel and really listen to their reply actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-aug… #AltruisticAugust

Self-care isn't selfish - you can't pour from an empty cup. Join us for #SelfCareSeptember and find ways to be kinder to yourself as well as others 🙏💕🌍 actionforhappiness.org/self-care-sept…

Starting uni? Don’t forget to register with a GP near your term-time address. That way, you’ll have access to healthcare when you need it — whether it’s for check-ups, prescriptions or unexpected illness. It’s quick and easy to register. ➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/g…