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A person’s physical and mental health and wellbeing are influenced throughout life by the wider determinants of health, which can be categorised as protective or risk factors. Learn more in #PHEHealthMatters 👉 bit.ly/2M9M47U

There’s lots of support and information on breastfeeding out there. As well as the great tips at #Start4Life you can call ☎️ 0300 100 0212 for independent, confidential support from mums who know about breastfeeding 🤱 #CelebrateBreastfeeding

Thank you Bolton Healthy Schools, a fabulous assembly on resilience. Children enjoyed discussing how perseverance and team work helps us achieve.

Why not share this video about nitrous oxide with the young people you work with we need to get the message out that although it is called 'laughing gas' but using it comes with risks! #education #knowledgeiskey #reducetherisk youtube.com/watch?v=is_nse…

We had a great day today Bolton SFC T&L promoting all things health related to the students 😊 don’t forget a nurse is available at college, on the 3rd floor, every Tuesday lunchtime - just drop in 👍🏻 #health #healthpromotion #publichealth Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Relationships and Health Education will be statutory in primary schools from September 2020. The sex_ed_forum’s training supports you to create an effective, compliant and inclusive programme in your school. (10 July, London). bit.ly/2IdroIa #RSE

If you smoke then you are twice as likely to develop stomach cancer. This is because some cigarette smoke is swallowed, & the chemicals damage cells in the stomach. It is easier to quit with support. Visit quit16.co.uk

Heatwave in Bolton? Don’t forget your high factor sun cream and drink plenty of water. For sun care advice, check with your local pharmacy: bit.ly/2QP6owz

Are you struggling with your mental health but don’t know what support is available? #Bekindtomymind is a new website dedicated to mental health services for young people. Find out more here: bit.ly/2GidBy3

A busy few days ahead delivering sessions on staying safe, growing up and healthy lifestyles with year 5 and 6 pupils St Teresa's LL St John's Kearsley and St Matthew's Primary #healthyschools #keepinghealthy

We understand it can be hard to know what to do if you're worried about a child or young person. That's why we're here and do what we do. Our helpline is there for advice & support on 0808 800 5000 or [email protected].

Hands up if you find it hard to know what you can do to keep your kids safe online? We've launched a new YouTube series, #ParentingOnline, to help give you do just that. In our 1st episode we give you 7 simple tips from us & O2: bit.ly/2xATuqx

Visit your GP not A&E - Bolton’s A&E is extremely busy. Did you know in Bolton you can get a GP evening or weekend appointment AND a phone assessment for the kids the day you ring in! Give your local practice a call, any time, day or night.

A busy week ahead with lots of school visits and sessions booked in at St Michaels West Georges 1 St Columba's Bolton, @LostockPri and @ChorleyNewRoad. Looking forward to seeing you all #healthyschools #keepinghealthy

📢 NEWS: From September 2019, boys in school year 8 will be offered the free Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine for the first time. Estimates suggest that this could prevent over 64,000 cervical cancers and nearly 50,000 non-cervical cancers by 2058. bit.ly/2xDaw7O

Make sure you follow our very own Matt Bowman today from the BoltonHealthySchools team - He has trained relentlessly for his first IRONMAN Triathlon for Bolton Hospice - we will be thinking of you Matt and send lots of strength and positivity 🙌 🙌 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Bolton Council #ironmanuk #Bolton

Increasing physical activity has the potential to improve the physical & mental health of individuals, families, communities and the nation as a whole. Check out the #AllOurHealth guidance, helping professionals embed physical activity into daily life: bit.ly/2JjEuTB

We would like to wish all our Schools, Young people, families, teachers and stakeholders a fabulous relaxing summer break. Have a great time, recharge those batteries and make memories. Thank you for all your hard work this last year #schoolsoutforsummer #holidays