"If I could tell people one thing it would say, please come and talk to me. Don't ignore me. I'm just a person." 💜 This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we want people with a learning disability to be seen, heard and valued. 👉 Find out more: mencap.org.uk/learningdisabi…

How does alcohol affect the body during #menopause? In our new factsheet, we’ve set out some straightforward information and advice to help you manage your alcohol consumption as you navigate the menopause. Read it here: alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/…

This week is #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek. Here are some tips to help you make your cervical screening more comfortable. If you do feel embarrassed, you’re not alone! But don’t worry – talk to your doctor or nurse who can help put you at ease.

Thirsty Thursday- But first a drink. A message from ASPHdietitians Hydration is vital for our patients but also for ourselves. Make sure you are well hydrated to ensure you can care for your patients effectively!

Air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to your health, no matter who you are or where you live ☁️ This #CleanAirDay, learn more about air pollution to help protect you and your loved ones. Visit Global Action Plan’s Clean Air Hub to find out more: cleanairhub.org.uk

#CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek Cervical screening (smear test) isn't always easy. But it is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. Cervical screening checks the health of your cervix and helps find any abnormal changes before they can turn into cancer.❤

As the weather gets warmer, it's worth checking to see if your bottle of sunscreen is still effective. The longer the bottle is open, the less effective it is at protecting you. If you’re using sunscreen from last summer, check that it hasn’t expired.

Summer has finally arrived and it is going to be hot hot hot!☀ Make sure you protect yourself and others around you. Enjoy the sun safely.

The wonderful Ian Taverner Mr Cookfulness - Ian Taverner! is one of our #SimplyVeg expert panel and an expert on cooking for those living with disability. Find out more about Simply Veg at simplyveg.org.uk

The wonderful Ian Taverner Mr Cookfulness - Ian Taverner! is one of our #SimplyVeg expert panel and an expert on cooking for those living with disability. Find out more about Simply Veg at simplyveg.org.uk

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/hig…

If you’re going out in the hot weather: -Walk in the shade -Apply sunscreen -Keep hydrated and drink plenty of fluids -limit strenuous physical activity -Wear a hat, sunglasses and light, loose-fitting, light-colored clothes ##WeatherReady #BeatTheHeat

It's #WorldWellBeingWeek2024 💚 Here are some top tips on how you can get moving in a way that supports your mental wellbeing 💚 Gentle jogging 💚 Yoga 💚 Gardening 💚 Meditation Looking for more inspiration on ways to get moving? 👇

Thank you to BBC One's Morning Live, who raised awareness for epilepsy earlier this week. Remember, if you see someone having a seizure: Calm, Cushion, Call. You can watch the full segment here: bbc.in/4eRsI0P Helen Skelton BBC Morning Live

Knowing your units will help you stay in control of your drinking. 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. #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

None of us are immune from the impacts of drinking alcohol. Drinking regularly or heavily can leave us with low energy, poor sleep, headaches, and hangovers, so even if you're staying active and eating a balanced diet, drinking can get in the way of this! alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/…

There are 27 bones in each hand and wrist that work together so your hand can move. Stiffness, slowness of movement or tremors in Parkinson’s can all make hand and wrist movements more difficult. Here are some exercises that can help 👉 prksn.uk/3VChcyK

A huge thank you to Forward Leeds for joining us at the Becklin Centre today as part of #AlcoholAwarenessWeek. Thanks as well to all the staff and service users who stopped to chat and share their tips and experiences! #AAW24

On the 76th anniversary of the NHS, we want to thank our incredible staff, who continue to work hard to meet the changing needs of patients. From cooks to clinicians, midwives to mental health nurses and pharmacists to physiotherapists — thank you for everything you do. #NHS76

There are so many alcohol myths out there, but the truth is that for cutting down on alcohol reduces the health risks for anyone who drinks, no matter how much. Find out more: alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/… #AlcoholAwarenessWeek