Around 20,000 babies under 1 are hospitalised with the respiratory infection #RSV in the UK each year, and sadly we see 20 to 30 infant deaths as well. Find out more about how vaccination during pregnancy can protect your baby: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/17/wha…

You can now visit a pharmacist for advice and treatment an ongoing sore throat. Sore throats are very common and usually get better by themselves within a week.

🚨 We need your help 🚨Please #DoYourBit and help us keep A&E free for serious emergencies only Think GP, NHS 111 online or pharmacy first before coming to A&E or calling 111 or 999

Have you downloaded the NHS HANDi app? Herefordshire parents can use the HANDi Paediatric' app to check symptoms & get up to date advice about common childhood illnesses & how to treat them Download from your app store today!

It’s Pension Credit Week of Action. Do you know someone of State Pension Age (66+) on a low income who would welcome extra money? It could be a parent, grandparent, friend, neighbour, your customers, or service users. Tell them about Pension Credit: gov.uk/pension-credit

Is your child up to date with their vaccinations? Make sure you check their Red Book or contact your GP practice to find out & book in any missed doses. 📱📅 More info: nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

A reminder of what's happening this week at our city centre hub in Hereford and outreach activities Please pop in and meet our friendly teams if you are in the area! Further details: herefordshiregeneralpractice.co.uk/health-and-wel… HerefordshireCouncil NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire Wye Valley NHS Trust

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Get your blood pressure checked & #KnowYourNumbers to help reduce your risk of harm. youtu.be/91-xZhzGTWs?si…

Once you’ve had the care that you need in hospital, research shows that going home will help you get better much faster. That’s why it’s important that we work together to get you, or your loved one, home when it’s safe to do so.

Earache? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

Talking about Pension Credit with an older person could improve their financial situation. It’s worth, on average, £3,900 a year and provides other benefits, such as Winter Fuel Payment. Find out more and check eligibility: gov.uk/pension-credit #PensionCreditWeekofAction

Join our virtual Trust Board meeting taking place today. 5 September starting 1pm, streamed live. Find out about our progress and performance. youtube.com/live/PnupaoAqR…

We’re delighted to invite patients, public, staff & volunteers to WVTs online Annual General Meeting & Staff Recognition Celebration, on Thursday 26 September at 6pm, including a review of performance, future plans & a BIG THANK YOU to staff & volunteers shorturl.at/xnwGa

🚨 We need your help 🚨Please #DoYourBit and help us keep A&E free for serious emergencies only Think GP, NHS 111 online or pharmacy first before coming to A&E or calling 111 or 999

From tomorrow, Friday 6th September, our Emergency Department will be undergoing extensive refurbishment as a result of this, the department will be moved to temporary accommodation. ED reception and waiting room will remain unaffected and temporary signage will be in place.

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

Pick up the phone. If you know a pregnant person who is worried about their baby's movements, please reassure them that we would rather they call Maternity Triage and get checked, instead of keeping their worries to themselves. So if you're not sure, call Maternity Triage now.

The new RSV vaccination programme for older adults is expected to prevent up to 500 deaths, 2,500 hospital admissions, 15,000 GP visits and 60,000 cases of RSV illness, in the first season alone. Find out more on how the #RSV vaccination can protect you: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/17/wha…

Did you know that if you are of State Pension Age and eligible for Pension Credit, you could receive extra support for heating costs such as Winter Fuel Payment, The Warm Home Discount Scheme and Cold Weather Payments? More info: gov.uk/pension-credit #PensionCreditWeekofAction

Think you need urgent care this weekend? You can now access the NHS online. NHS111 online may save you a trip to hospital. Help is just a click away 111.nhs.uk