Perimenopause is one of the three stages of menopause. It’s when menopause symptoms start but your periods haven’t stopped. Symptoms can have a big impact on life, including relationships and work. Find out more: nhs.uk/conditions/men…

Today is World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. Cervical screening, along with the HPV vaccination and treatment for cell changes, can all help prevent cervical cancer. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/tests-and-trea…

Temperatures are expected to drop across parts of England this week. Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions. Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ nhs.uk/staywell

Think you need urgent dental care? Urgent dental appointments are now available. Find out how to get the help you need. Go to nhs.uk/urgentdentalca…

Flu cases are higher than usual for this time of year. Eyram, London Ambulance Service paramedic, shares flu symptoms and what you can do to get better. More information: nhs.uk/conditions/flu/

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases that can cause gut inflammation and painful ulcers. Symptoms can mimic other conditions, so don’t self-diagnose. See your GP if you're worried. #CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek

Flu is spreading. With lots of people feeling unwell with flu symptoms, it’s important to remember there are steps we can all take to avoid passing it on. 🤧

If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly. Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It's important to get the flu vaccine if you're eligible.

There are many ways to get NHS help for non-emergencies. Your local pharmacist is trained to manage minor health issues and can offer some prescription medicines for 7 common conditions. Get the right care, in the right place, at the right time this winter.

When you need us, A&E might seem like the obvious choice – but there are many ways to get help for non-emergencies. For urgent medical help, access NHS 111 by calling, going online or using the NHS App. Get the right care, in the right place, at the right time this winter.

Know your units, know your limits. There isn’t a completely safe amount of alcohol you can drink, but you are at lower risk of harm if you drink 14 units or less a week. Tracking your units helps you stay in control. ℹ️ nhs.uk/live-well/alco…

New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year for ambulance services across the country. As we welcome in the New Year, let’s celebrate safely and help ensure emergency services are available when needed 💙

Temperatures are dropping across England. Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions. Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ nhs.uk/staywell

It’s back to school this week! But if your child's feeling under the weather, here’s some advice to help you decide if they should stay at home or not. ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/is-m…

Here’s our best mental health tips (backed by research) to give you a boost for 2026. 💜 See the full top ten tips in full on our website: shorturl.at/7lskn #MentalHealth2026 #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalWellbeing #MentalHealthTips #NewYear

Raynaud's causes your blood to stop flowing properly to your fingers and toes. When you're cold, anxious or stressed, your fingers and toes may change colour. Find out more about symptoms and treatment here ➡️ nhs.uk/raynauds

From Jan 2026, children will be offered the MMRV vaccine at routine 12- and 18-month appointments, adding chickenpox protection alongside MMR. MMRV means fewer injections and helps protect against serious complications. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…

Falls are common, particularly in older people – and during cold, icy weather we often see more people coming into hospital with injuries from slips and falls. Make sure you know what to do if you or someone else falls ⬇️

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. Also available by NHS 111 BSL interpreter service at 111.nhs.uk or text relay on 18001 111

Ordering your repeat prescription on the NHS App is easier than you think. If you take medicine regularly, you can order a repeat prescription through the app – meaning you don't need to visit your GP, saving you time.