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NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB)

@nhsinblkcountry

We are responsible for managing the local NHS budget & developing a plan to ensure services meet the health needs of local people.

💚 @BlackCountryICS 💙

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This Spring, think Pharmacy First for sinusitis. Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection. It's common and usually clears up on its own within 4 weeks. But, medicines can help if it's taking a long time to go away💊 Visit📲: orlo.uk/uTXfM

This Spring, think Pharmacy First for sinusitis.

Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection. It's common and usually clears up on its own within 4 weeks. But, medicines can help if it's taking a long time to go away💊

Visit📲: orlo.uk/uTXfM
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📲 The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services, and it can be downloaded on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. To download and register with the NHS App, go to orlo.uk/Bfw05

📲 The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services, and it can be downloaded on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.

To download and register with the NHS App, go to orlo.uk/Bfw05
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Whether it’s a cough or cold, hay fever or earache, for expert advice, speak to your pharmacist on this approaching May Bank Holiday 👩‍⚕️ Your local pharmacy may have different opening hours, so be sure to check the NHS website before you set off 👇 orlo.uk/M0MYV

Whether it’s a cough or cold, hay fever or earache, for expert advice, speak to your pharmacist on this approaching May Bank Holiday 👩‍⚕️

Your local pharmacy may have different opening hours, so be sure to check the NHS website before you set off 👇

orlo.uk/M0MYV
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Need a supply of oral contraception? 💊​ Most community pharmacies can now prescribe oral contraception without the need to visit a GP or health centre – without the need for an appointment. ​ To find a participating pharmacy near you, visit: orlo.uk/UTJov

Need a supply of oral contraception? 💊​

Most community pharmacies can now prescribe oral contraception without the need to visit a GP or health centre – without the need for an appointment. ​

To find a participating pharmacy near you, visit: orlo.uk/UTJov
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There are many ways to boost your child’s brain development. Like helping them to ask questions, so they can grow their understanding of the world🌍 Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice: orlo.uk/AwwLt #LittleMomentsTogether

There are many ways to boost your child’s brain development.

Like helping them to ask questions, so they can grow their understanding of the world🌍

Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice: orlo.uk/AwwLt #LittleMomentsTogether
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It's Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week 📣 Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. Finding out your risk only takes a few minutes using the Diabetes UK risk tool – it could be the most important thing you do today. 📲 orlo.uk/PrNeC

It's Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week 📣

Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. Finding out your risk only takes a few minutes using the Diabetes UK risk tool – it could be the most important thing you do today. 

📲 orlo.uk/PrNeC
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3 weeks left! Don't miss out on your free COVID-19 vaccine ⚡ If you're 75 and over, top up your protection and book an appointment via the NHS website, the NHS App or by calling 119. 📲 For further information, visit: orlo.uk/z5hX1

3 weeks left! Don't miss out on your free COVID-19 vaccine ⚡

If you're 75 and over, top up your protection and book an appointment via the NHS website, the NHS App or by calling 119.

📲 For further information, visit: orlo.uk/z5hX1
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🚨 Remember to Act F.A.S.T. this #StrokeAwarenessMonth Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile? Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there? Speech – is it slurred? Time – it’s time to call 999. For more information, go to 👉 orlo.uk/u9Mdc

🚨 Remember to Act F.A.S.T. this #StrokeAwarenessMonth

Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile? 
Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there? 
Speech – is it slurred? 
Time – it’s time to call 999. 

For more information, go to 👉 orlo.uk/u9Mdc
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Think Pharmacy First for children this spring 🍃 Your local pharmacist can provide advice and treatment if your child is suffering from a number of selected ailments. 📲 For more information, go to orlo.uk/K7X38

Think Pharmacy First for children this spring 🍃

Your local pharmacist can provide advice and treatment if your child is suffering from a number of selected ailments.

📲 For more information, go to orlo.uk/K7X38
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This Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week, find out how NHS data has helped to shape personalised support for people with type 2 diabetes through the Healthy Living Programme 💙 ➡️ For more information, go to orlo.uk/zx43c #PoweredByNHSData

This Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week, find out how NHS data has helped to shape personalised support for people with type 2 diabetes through the Healthy Living Programme 💙

➡️ For more information, go to orlo.uk/zx43c 

#PoweredByNHSData
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Need urgent help for your mental health? ➡️ If you are experiencing significant emotional or mental distress, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for 24/7 advice and support. #NHS111

Need urgent help for your mental health?

➡️ If you are experiencing significant emotional or mental distress, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for 24/7 advice and support.

#NHS111
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Do you need a supply of oral contraception (known as the pill)?💊 Pharmacists across the Black Country can now prescribe the pill without a referral from a GP or without an appointment🏥 Pharmacist Olutayo explains how this new service increases access to healthcare.

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High blood pressure can have serious health issues⚠️ Most community pharmacies across the Black Country offer free blood pressure checks for people aged 40 and over 🏥 Hear more about this service: orlo.uk/MzsJu

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2 weeks to go! Ensure you're protected this spring ⚡ Getting the COVID-19 vaccine means your symptoms will be milder and you’ll recover faster if you catch COVID-19. Book an appointment via the NHS website, the NHS App or by calling 119. Visit ➡️ orlo.uk/29YnT

2 weeks to go! Ensure you're protected this spring ⚡

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine means your symptoms will be milder and you’ll recover faster if you catch COVID-19.

Book an appointment via the NHS website, the NHS App or by calling 119.

Visit ➡️ orlo.uk/29YnT
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🎉 It’s #VolunteersWeek and we’re celebrating the incredible contributions of our volunteers! Today, we’re shining a light on Darren, who supports the Recovery College through course facilitation and project work. Watch his story 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=2M3izJ…

🎉 It’s #VolunteersWeek and we’re celebrating the incredible contributions of our volunteers! 

Today, we’re shining a light on Darren, who supports the Recovery College through course facilitation and project work. 

Watch his story 👇 
youtube.com/watch?v=2M3izJ…
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Worried about your child’s rash, cough, asthma, sickness, earache, conjunctivitis, head injury or mental health and wellbeing? 📲 Visit the Black Country 0-18 years website dedicated to health advice for children developed by local health professionals: orlo.uk/aik8a

Worried about your child’s rash, cough, asthma, sickness, earache, conjunctivitis, head injury or mental health and wellbeing?

📲 Visit the Black Country 0-18 years website dedicated to health advice for children developed by local health professionals: orlo.uk/aik8a
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Support doesn’t always wear a uniform 💞 Our chaplains provide comfort, compassion & a listening ear to staff & patients alike. Say hello to our Muslim Chaplain, Imam Mohammed Asad. Find out more about our chaplains ➡️ow.ly/fYKF50VZgH9 #volunteersweek

Support doesn’t always wear a uniform 💞 

Our chaplains provide comfort, compassion & a listening ear to staff & patients alike. Say hello to our Muslim Chaplain, Imam Mohammed Asad. 

Find out more about our chaplains ➡️ow.ly/fYKF50VZgH9 #volunteersweek
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This Spring, think Pharmacy First for impetigo. Impetigo is a skin infection that's very contagious but not usually serious. Anyone can get it, but it's very common in young children 👶 📲 For more information on the Pharmacy First service, visit orlo.uk/cyLUY

This Spring, think Pharmacy First for impetigo.

Impetigo is a skin infection that's very contagious but not usually serious. Anyone can get it, but it's very common in young children 👶

📲 For more information on the Pharmacy First service, visit orlo.uk/cyLUY
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Many people who have hepatitis are unaware they have the infection, because the viruses can be symptomless. This means they aren’t getting the treatments they need and are possibly passing the virus on. Take action now by getting your at home test kit ➡️ orlo.uk/AvWKR

Many people who have hepatitis are unaware they have the infection, because the viruses can be symptomless. This means they aren’t getting the treatments they need and are possibly passing the virus on.

Take action now by getting your at home test kit ➡️ orlo.uk/AvWKR