If you've had a cough for three weeks or more, contact your GP practice.

It's probably nothing serious, but it could be a sign of cancer.

If it is cancer, finding it early makes it more treatable and can save lives.
▶️ nhs.uk/conditions/can…

#HelpUsHelpYou

Community pharmacies can offer ongoing support to people who begin a stop smoking programme whilst in hospital once they go home.

This #AskYourPharmacist Week, speak to your local pharmacy and find out more about the support available to quit smoking.

Tummy discomfort that lasts for three weeks or more could be a sign of cancer.

It's probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable.

Contact your GP practice: nhs.uk/CancerSymptoms

Pleased to have published this article in the Voice discussing the upcoming winter season and why Black and minority ethnic communities should take up the #COVID and #Flu vaccines if eligible.

Winter is coming: protect yourself against Covid and Flu voice-online.co.uk/lifestyle/heal…

If you have a #LearningDisability you can get a #COVID booster jab and a flu jab to help stop you catching those illnesses. 💉

Watch this video and find out why it's important!

You can learn more about getting a booster jab with our #EasyRead guide at mencap.org.uk/easyread/coron… 👈

Time to bust some myths!

We’re correcting misconceptions about giving blood and sharing the importance of ethnicity.

More Black donors are especially needed as some people who receive transfusions need blood closely matched to their own.

Register ➡️ bit.ly/3flVM6y

More Black blood donors are urgently needed to help treat conditions like sickle cell.

NHS Blood+Transplant has teamed up with Marvel UK & Ireland ahead of the release of Black Panther: #WakandaForever to encourage more donors to #GiveBlood .

Book now: blood.co.uk

#InOurBlood

Schools play a vital part in educating students on how #infections spread and how they can be prevented.

Visit e-Bug's for a wide range of free, accessible and downloadable teaching resources for all ages: e-bug.eu
#EduTwitter #InfectionPrevention

Get your autumn Covid booster and top up your protection ahead of winter if you are:

🔸 aged 50 or over
🔸 at higher risk due to a health condition
🔸 pregnant
🔸 immunosuppressed
🔸 a frontline health or social care worker
🔸 a carer

Book: nhs.uk/conditions/cor…

Tummy discomfort that lasts for three weeks or more could be a sign of cancer.

It's probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable.

Contact your GP practice: nhs.uk/CancerSymptoms

There's one week left to have your say on the Down Syndrome call for evidence.

This will help us understand how best to support people like Sam, who have Down's syndrome 👇

gov.uk/government/con…

We are delighted to welcome back Lord Markham who has been re-appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department of Health and Social Care.

It's #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth .

Epilepsy is a common condition and can start at any age. Here you can find out more about the symptoms of epilepsy, how to get a diagnosis and what treatment is available: nhs.uk/conditions/epi…

COVID-19 and flu spread more quickly in winter and can cause serious illness.

If you're aged 50 or over, in an at-risk group or pregnant, you're eligible for a free flu and COVID-19 booster vaccine.

More info: nhs.uk/wintervaccinat…

If you have certain health conditions, you're more at risk this winter and will need the flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster.

Find out how to book: nhs.uk/wintervaccinat…

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism has been launched. This is a vital step in ensuring we provide a voice for those who are not always heard.
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orlo.uk/Xtjhb
Paula McGowan OBE #Oliverscampaign Department of Health and Social Care Skills for Care NHS Ability
#Oliver 'sCampaign

Norovirus can spread through food.

Here's what you need to know about the ‘winter vomiting bug’ and how to avoid it: food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene…

#Norovirus #WinterBug

There's one week left to have your say on the Down Syndrome call for evidence.

This will help us understand how best to support people like Sam, who have Down's syndrome 👇

gov.uk/government/con…