Huge congratulations to our Mental Health Liaison Team, working with Emergency Department colleagues at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They have won the south west NHS Parliamentary Award in the Excellence in Urgent and Emergency Care category. More here: ghc.nhs.uk/news/regional-… NHS South West

What a day - and we’re still going! 🎉 We've been out at Mr Miles Tea Room, Wynford House, the Quedam Shopping Centre, Angel Place and ASDA, helping Somerset know their numbers! Our team is still going strong 💪🏻🫀 #KnowYourNumbers

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

How do we get more people choosing healthcare careers? Share your ideas here: solvingtogether.crowdicity.com #WeAreTheNHS #SolvingTogether

1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure, but don’t know it. Get your blood pressure checked this #KnowYourNumbers Week at your community pharmacy, or with a home monitor. england.nhs.uk/south/our-work… #KnowYourNumbers #CheckYourBP

Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, left untreated it can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Take the pressure off and your numbers checked. england.nhs.uk/south/our-work… #knowyournumbers #CheckYourBP

Everyone turning 75 years old on or after the 1 September 2024 will be offered a single dose of RSV vaccine. There will be a one-off catch up programme for those already aged 75-79. Your GP surgery will contact you to offer you an RSV vaccination appointment if you are eligible.

It's #EmergencyServicesDay and we wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to those who work & volunteer in the emergency services across the country. 🚑🚁🚓🚒 Especially to all of #TeamSWASFT for their hard work and commitment - we couldn’t do it without you! 💚 #Team999

From September 2024, pregnant women and people can have a vaccine to help protect their babies against RSV. You should get your free RSV vaccine when you reach 28 weeks of pregnancy. Speak to your maternity service or GP surgery to get your vaccine.

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

🤔|How do we get more people choosing healthcare careers? Share your ideas here: solvingtogether.crowdicity.com #WeAreTheNHS #SolvingTogether

Everyone turning 75 years old on or after the 1 September 2024 will be offered a single dose of RSV vaccine. There will be a one-off catch up programme for those already aged 75-79. Your GP surgery will contact you to offer you an RSV vaccination appointment if you are eligible.

💙| If you’re preparing to take your first steps into an exciting nursing career, our free step-by-step guide can support you. Sign up for your guide to nursing. healthcareers.nhs.uk/we-are-the-nhs…

Around 800 patients arrive to our ED every month with suspected sepsis. Our sepsis team ensure that 94% of these patients receive lifesaving treatment within an hour. Now, Riyaad Jondah wants more local people to be aware of the symptoms. 👉worldsepsisday.org/sepsis

999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. For everything else, or if you are not sure where to turn, there is NHS 111. On the phone or online, NHS 111 in the South West will send you to the right place, quickly and safely.

👋 Remember you can use the NHS HANDi App to help care for your children whenever they are experiencing unusual health symptoms, from a high temperature to skin conditions - and everything in between. Download the HANDi App here: bit.ly/46Tjg8P

Our people are working hard to get everyone the help they need. 💚 Please remember 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. 🚨 #HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service. 🚑 #ChooseWell

From September 2024, pregnant women and people can have a vaccine to help protect their babies against RSV. You should get your free RSV vaccine when you reach 28 weeks of pregnancy. Speak to your maternity service or GP surgery to get your vaccine.

💙| If you’re thinking of studying for a health-related undergraduate or postgraduate degree like midwifery, the NHS has you covered. healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-plannin…

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk #WorldSuicidePreventionDay