The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong. The kit is automatically posted to everyone aged 56 to 74, and the programme is expanding to include those aged 50 to 55 by 2025.

If you're struggling with your mental health, it's okay to reach out for support. Groups and services are available in Portsmouth. If you don't know where to go, visit mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk/learn-about-me… or call the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub on 0300 123 6621, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm.

🚌You can take the bus for FREE on 20 June for Clean Air Day 2024 and help to take cars off the road and show your support for cleaner air in Pompey🚌 More information here: portsmouth.gov.uk/freebus

This Learning Disability Week the theme is 'do you see me?' To help us see you better, we're asking those with learning disabilities or autism, as well as their families and carers, to join our Citizens' Panel. Find out more and sign up: yourvoiceyourhealth.co.uk/panel

Would you like to make a positive difference to community mental health services? HIVE Portsmouth are hiring for a Community Mental Health Engagement Officer to join a friendly team 💛 You can learn more and apply for the role here: buff.ly/3RQ7UwT

Cervical screening, or a smear test, can help catch cancer before it starts. If you missed your last cervical screening appointment, book an appointment with your GP Practice. Watch our video to find out more about cervical screening and what happens at your appointment ⬇️

The Met Office has declared a heat health alert for the South East from 24 June to 27 June. Increased temperatures can be a risk to health, especially older people, the very young and people with pre-existing conditions, so please take extra care over the next couple days. 🌞

With summer finally making an appearance and temperatures over the next few days expected to rise, don't forget to do what you can to keep cool and look after yourself. If you're unwell and don't know where to get help, contact NHS 111 by phone or online. #KnowWhereToGo

Ahead of #ArmedForcesDay we wanted to re-share this story where Keith Malcolm, our Armed Forces Covenant Nurse, spoke about the work he does supporting veteran inpatients and making staff more Veteran Aware. Read more: ow.ly/Byps50SqLlq #ThrowbackThursday #ProudToBePHU

Are you a new or expecting parent? Do you work closely with families? Families in Mind need your help! Share your views and experiences over a cuppa on Thursday 1 August 9.30-11.30am, at Milton Park Family Hub (PO4 8EU). RSVP [email protected]

Come to our Live Well in Somerstown event on Friday 19 July, 11am-1pm at Kings Church, Somers Road, PO5 4QA. Drop in for free support from the Live Well team on issues that are important to you - like your money, your health and your community. buff.ly/4aJBjzZ