👋 Whatever your plans are this summer, think NHS 111. If someone needs medical help and it's not life-threatening, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ nhs.uk/111 #Health #Somerset #Summer

❗ Back to school or nursery soon? Make sure your child is up to date with their routine vaccinations. If you're not sure, check their red book or contact your GP. Find out more: bit.ly/3Z1zAD4

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties with mental health Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, seven days a week help you get the right support at the right time: openmentalhealth.org.uk

🌙 NHS 111 online is there for you day and night. If you need medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ nhs.uk/111 #HealthAdvice #Somerset #NHS

Kooth.com is a free and anonymous support and counselling service for ages 11-18 where they can access support from other young people and professionals, all at their own pace.

Need a safe, supportive place to talk? Mindline Somerset's confidential helpline is here to listen to you , anytime day or night. Just call 0800 138 1692 whenever you need to.

Kooth.com is a free and anonymous support and counselling service for ages 11-18 where they can access support from other young people and professionals, all at their own pace.

If you're struggling with your mental health you aren't alone. You can reach out to Mindline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and they can listen and help you to access support locally. For more support, visit 👉 orlo.uk/B1M3O Mind in Somerset Open Mental Health

If you are worried about a young person who is struggling with their mental health and needs support, search "Young Minds" for lots of helpful advice and resources. youngminds.org.uk

Is your child unwell? Should you keep them off school or nursery? It can be difficult to know, so we've put together this quick guide to help you to make the right decision. Read more: bit.ly/3yMkfMe

💉 High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it’s a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. You can easily get your BP checked at any community pharmacy in Somerset or borrow a monitor from a local library. 🏥 Find out how at oursomerset.org.uk/working-togeth…

⚠️ This week is #KnowYourNumbersWeek, and our teams will be out across Somerset offering free blood pressure checks as part of our 24-hour Blood Pressure Test-A-Thon. Come and find us today in #Yeovil #Bridgwater and #Taunton!

Somerset's NHS is staging a 24-hour 'Test-A-Thon' to check blood pressures at workplaces and supermarkets @nhssomerset More here: hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/…

NHS Somerset’s CEO Jonathan Higman called in to our testing session at Wynford House this morning. 🩺🫀 Do you #KnowYourNumbers? It’s quick and easy to check your BP. Find out more: bit.ly/blood-pressure… NHS South West Somerset Council BloodPressureUK

❓ Would you like to talk to us and help shape our future planning for NHS healthcare in Somerset? 👋 NHS Somerset's team will be at Eat Wellington so come and tell us about your NHS experiences. 👉 Find out more: nhssomerset.nhs.uk/big-conversati… #NHS

And that's a wrap on our 24-Hour BP Test-A-Thon! 🎉 We ended strong with testing at Hinkley Point, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Jay’s Logistics. Thanks to everyone who joined us! 🙌 Missed us? It’s not too late—test your BP at a pharmacy or borrow a monitor from any Somerset library. #KYN

🧡 The 'Walk for a Life' in Taunton was a powerful day of remembrance and support for suicide prevention. Find out more: oursomerset.org.uk/blog/2024/09/0…

Flowers were laid at Ricky Gervais’ ‘After Life’ bench in Vivary Park as a tribute to all those lost to suicide. 💐 #SuicidePrevention

Think of your Community Pharmacy first for: ✅ Sinusitis ✅ Sore throat ✅Earache (children) ✅Infected insect bite ✅Impetigo ✅Shingles ✅Urinary tract infection Your pharmacist can now provide prescription medicine without you needing to see a GP. nhs.uk/service-search…

The NHS App gives you a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services. Download the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet. Find out more: nhs.uk/nhs-app/about-…