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NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire

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NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire is responsible for planning and buying a wide range of health and care services. Account monitored Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

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Do you have an autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic or dyscalculic child? We have a new Neurodivergence Zone section on our SEND Local Offer website that contains information and advice specific to neurodivergence: bit.ly/3MlPQaL

Do you have an autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic or dyscalculic child?
We have a new Neurodivergence Zone section on our SEND Local Offer website that contains information and advice specific to neurodivergence: bit.ly/3MlPQaL
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Do you have an insect bite? You can now visit a pharmacist for advice and treatment for infected insect bites. Sometimes they can look red and swollen and feel hot.

Do you have an insect bite? 

You can now visit a pharmacist for advice and treatment for infected insect bites.

 Sometimes they can look red and swollen and feel hot.
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Aches and pains are a normal part of life- but they can sometimes prevent you from carrying out your usual day-to-day activities. Most conditions are treatable at home, but some require clinical assistance. Check our website to see you can self-refer 👉 bit.ly/3RrFsRE

Aches and pains are a normal part of life- but  they can sometimes prevent you from carrying out your usual day-to-day activities.

Most conditions are treatable at home, but some require clinical assistance.

Check our website to see you can self-refer 👉 bit.ly/3RrFsRE
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If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Check your heart age. ➡️ nhs.uk/health-assessm…

If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Check your heart age.

➡️ nhs.uk/health-assessm…
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Think and #ActFast if you see any single one of these signs of a stroke: Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile? Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there? Speech – is it slurred? Time – it’s time to call 999. nhs.uk/conditions/str…

Think and #ActFast if you see any single one of these signs of a stroke:  

Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile? 
Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there? 
Speech – is it slurred? 
Time – it’s time to call 999.  

nhs.uk/conditions/str…
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An estimated 4.2 million adults in England are unaware they have high blood pressure. Left untreated, it can pose significant health risks. If you’re aged 40 or over, find a local pharmacy offering free blood pressure checks: orlo.uk/Yx0d4 #KnowYourNumbers

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Staying in a hospital bed longer than needed can have a profound negative impact someone’s mental & physical wellbeing. Help us get you home sooner by planning your journey in advance… so we can get you #HomeForLunch

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If you need urgent 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

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Use the right NHS service and save our emergency departments for those who really need them. Unless you attend with a genuine life-threatening emergency, you may be re-directed to a more appropriate service or face an extremely long wait. #6things

Use the right NHS service and save our emergency departments for those who really need them. 

Unless you attend with a genuine life-threatening emergency, you may be re-directed to a more appropriate service or face an extremely long wait. 

#6things
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Did you know that doing physical activity can help boost your mood? For top tips on how to get active to help your mental wellbeing visit Every Mind Matters nhs.uk/every-mind-mat……

Did you know that doing physical activity can help boost your mood? 

For top tips on how to get active to help your mental wellbeing visit Every Mind Matters nhs.uk/every-mind-mat……
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The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.    Many do this themselves at home. If you #KnowYourNumbers you can reduce your risk of heart disease or strokes.  More info here 👉 bit.ly/3ARbjFW youtube.com/watch?v=-S7qJB…

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If you need urgent 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

If you need urgent 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
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When a stroke strikes remember F.A.S.T for the signs. Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there? Speech – is it slurred? Time- to call 999 The faster you act the better their chances. nhs.uk/actFAST

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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…

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…
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Immunisation is the safest way to protect children against many illnesses. Is your child protected? More info: nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

Immunisation is the safest way to protect children against many illnesses. Is your child protected?
More info: nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…
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🥰👇 Meet our amazing Paediatric Oncology team who care for our youngest patients with cancer. #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth🎗️ 💛

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Meet our amazing Paediatric Oncology team who care for our youngest patients with cancer.

#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth🎗️ 
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Are you a parent in Herefordshire or Worcestershire & unsure what to do when your child's unwell? The NHS HANDi Paediatric App has an easy to use symptom checker for all types of childhood health conditions & advises on how best to treat them. Download the HANDi app today!

Are you a parent in Herefordshire or Worcestershire & unsure what to do when your child's unwell? 
The NHS HANDi Paediatric App has an easy to use symptom checker for all types of childhood health conditions & advises on how best to treat them. 

Download the HANDi app today!
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Did you know that doing physical activity can help boost your mood? For top tips on how to get active to help your mental wellbeing visit Every Mind Matters nhs.uk/every-mind-mat……

Did you know that doing physical activity can help boost your mood? For top tips on how to get active to help your mental wellbeing visit Every Mind Matters nhs.uk/every-mind-mat……
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Does your child have earache? Redness? Inflammation and soreness? Did you know you can take them to a pharmacist for advice and treatment for earache?

Does your child have earache? Redness? Inflammation and soreness? 

Did you know you can take them to a pharmacist for advice and treatment for earache?
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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