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NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire

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NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire is responsible for planning and buying a wide range of health and care services. Account monitored Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

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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

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
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If you're 50+ & your hearing isn't as good as it should be then, you can make a self-referral to an audiology specialist. Instead of visiting your GP, you can contact one of our hearing providers to get advice on what to do next. More info from NHS HW: bit.ly/44lwcna

If you're 50+ & your hearing isn't as good as it should be then, you can make a self-referral to an audiology specialist. 

Instead of visiting your GP, you can contact one of our hearing providers to get advice on what to do next.

More info from NHS HW: bit.ly/44lwcna
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Aches and pains are a normal part of life- but they can sometimes prevent you from carrying out your usual day-to-day activities. Most conditions are treatable at home, but some require clinical assistance. Check our website to see you can self-refer 👉 bit.ly/3RrFsRE

Aches and pains are a normal part of life- but  they can sometimes prevent you from carrying out your usual day-to-day activities.

Most conditions are treatable at home, but some require clinical assistance.

Check our website to see you can self-refer 👉 bit.ly/3RrFsRE
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NHS Talking Therapies can help if you’re struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions. Your GP can refer you, or you can refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

NHS Talking Therapies can help if you’re struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions.

Your GP can refer you, or you can refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk
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Most people find managing their weight a challenge at some point in their lives. You can now self-refer to a range of services that can help you lose weight, and reduce your risk of health conditions like type 2 diabetes. More info on our website here: bit.ly/3XlyMIA

Most people find managing their weight a challenge at some point in their lives.

You can now self-refer to a range of services that can help you lose weight, and reduce your risk of health conditions like type 2 diabetes.

More info on our website here: bit.ly/3XlyMIA
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Due to the concerns HWFRS have taken the difficult decision to issue a prohibition notice to the building management company, First Port, this evening, 04/06/25. hwfire.org.uk/prohibition-no…

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Need medical help? Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist. More info: nhs.uk/111

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Pregnant women are eligible for a free RSV vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections. You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours. Read more: nhs.uk/conditions/res…

Pregnant women are eligible for a free RSV vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections.

You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours.

Read more: nhs.uk/conditions/res…
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High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but your pharmacist can detect it. For your free NHS blood pressure check, just go to your pharmacy today. Think pharmacy first. Must be 40 years or older and live in England, eligibility criteria apply. ➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but your pharmacist can detect it.

For your free NHS blood pressure check, just go to your pharmacy today. Think pharmacy first. 

Must be 40 years or older and live in England, eligibility criteria apply.

➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…
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View appointments, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App. Start using the NHS App today ➡️ nhs.uk/app

View appointments, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App.

Start using the NHS App today ➡️ nhs.uk/app
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Are you a parent in Herefordshire or Worcestershire & unsure what to do when your child's unwell? The NHS HANDi Paediatric App has an easy to use symptom checker for all types of childhood health conditions & advises on how best to treat them. Download the HANDi app today!

Are you a parent in Herefordshire or Worcestershire & unsure what to do when your child's unwell? 
The NHS HANDi Paediatric App has an easy to use symptom checker for all types of childhood health conditions & advises on how best to treat them. 

Download the HANDi app today!
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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

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
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Home is the best place for most people to recover from hospital procedures, but it's important the house is warm & clean on their return. If you're bringing a loved one home, make sure it's a safe, welcoming place to be. More info here bit.ly/3XCcxhk #HomeForLunch

Home is the best place for most people to recover from hospital procedures, but it's important the house is warm & clean on their return. 

If you're bringing a loved one home, make sure it's a safe, welcoming place to be. 
More info here bit.ly/3XCcxhk

#HomeForLunch
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NHS HW & @diabetesUK have teamed up for a special engagement event in Worcester! 🕰️ 6-8pm 🗓️ Tues 24 June 📍 Hope Church, WR12DA Find out what services are available & what the future holds for diabetes care in the county. Q&A with health care professionals & commissioners.

NHS HW & @diabetesUK have teamed up for a special engagement event in Worcester!

🕰️ 6-8pm 
🗓️ Tues 24 June
📍 Hope Church, WR12DA

Find out what services are available & what the future holds for diabetes care in the county. Q&A with health care professionals & commissioners.
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We're letting high school and college students know- it's ok to ask! Did you know that GP surgeries in H&W carry out almost 500k appointments a month? That's a lot of people to see! Regardless of your age or circumstance, it's important to ask question during your visit

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More than 4600 people have joined the Diabetes Prevention Programme in Herefordshire & Worcestershire in the past year. Jan Stevens, from Bewdley, is one of them. More information from NHS HW here: bit.ly/3ZqKylh

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It's May Measurements month- a chance for you to check blood pressure & heart beat. 1 in 45 people have atrial fibrillation- an irregular or erratic heartbeat. It can lead to increased risk of stroke or other heart conditions. Symptoms include chest pains, dizziness & fatigue.