Earlier today, the Infected Blood Inquiry published its final report. The Prime Minister has subsequently issued an apology on behalf of successive Governments and the entire British state.

I want to do the same on behalf of the NHS in England now, and over previous decades.

If you think you or a member of your family has been affected by treatment with infected blood, there is support available.

Find out more at nhs.uk/infected-blood…

Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist. ➡️ 111.nhs.uk

NHS Talking Therapies can help if you’re struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions.

Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/p….

Patients with long-term conditions could save money on their prescriptions.

NHS staff, remind patients to check their eligibility for a Prescription Prepayment Certificate at nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc.

This device is being used to help detect those at risk of a stroke and improve waiting times for treatment at Worcestershire Acute NHS.

The adhesive ECG patch analyses the heart's electrical activity and can help to potentially reduce the risk of stroke by two-thirds.

Earache? Pharmacies can treat people of all ages for earaches.

In addition, they can now provide some prescription medicines for earaches, if needed, for children aged 1-17 years.

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/p….

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…

#WorldHypertensionDay

Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. It's not a test for cancer, it's a test to help prevent cancer.

Protect yourself — attend your cervical screening when invited. nhs.uk/cervicalscreen…

We’ll be live streaming our next #NHSBoard meeting today at 3pm.

You can find the agenda, board papers and link to watch the public session on our website.

england.nhs.uk/about/nhs-engl…

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.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.

Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.

Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

We’re giving patients more choice to get the care they need more quickly and conveniently.

Under proposed plans starting in the autumn, patients will be able to get a wider choice of healthcare services on routine out-of-hospital treatment.

Details: gov.uk/government/new…

Our hardworking NHS staff are busier than ever but go the extra mile for patients every day, so it’s right that we look to do everything we can as employers to support their health and wellbeing.