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NHS North West

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We are NHS England in the North West. This account is monitored Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays).

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With temperatures reaching 30 degrees later this week, it’s important to know the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke. If heat exhaustion turns into heatstroke, it needs to be treated as an emergency. Find out more on the NHS website ⬇️

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Another hot and sunny day here in Manchester! Sunburn doesn’t just happen on holiday. Even in the UK you can get burnt between March and October, so it’s important to protect your skin at home too. Use at least SPF30 suncream, cover up and spend time in the shade. #GMSunSmart

UKHSA North West (@ukhsa_northwest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⚠️An AMBER heat health alert has been issued for the #NorthWest until 9am on 23rd June 🥵 Enjoy the sunshine but stay safe and take steps to avoid becoming unwell and look after those who may find it difficult ti stay cool and hydrated😎 Read more 👉england.nhs.uk/north-west/202…

⚠️An  AMBER heat health alert has been issued for the #NorthWest until 9am on 23rd June 🥵

Enjoy the sunshine but stay safe and take steps to avoid becoming unwell and look after those who may find it difficult ti stay cool and hydrated😎

Read more 👉england.nhs.uk/north-west/202…
RNLI (@rnli) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's set to reach 30°C in the UK, and we know people will flock to the coast 🌡️ Please visit a lifeguarded beach, swim between the red and yellow flags and if you get into trouble: #FloatToLive In an emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. #Heatwave #UKHeatwave

Champs Public Health Collaborative (@champsphc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New figures show the number of women smoking during pregnancy has sharply declined in Cheshire and Merseyside. A real testament to our ATS programme's Smoking in Pregnancy project 👏 Find out more along with the moving story of St Helens lived experienced member, Stephanie ⬇️

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A sickle cell crisis can be fatal. Acting quickly saves lives. NHS colleagues, take this e-learning module to help you spot the signs of a sickle cell crisis and learn how it should be treated. learninghub.nhs.uk/Catalogue/SCD-… #WorldSickleCellDay

Met Office (@metoffice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With hot weather in the forecast, there are some simple things you can do to keep yourself safe in the heat. Get #WeatherReady by planning your time outside to avoid the hottest part of the day. Check out more tips from our partners 👇

UKHSA North West (@ukhsa_northwest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⚠️ Together with Met Office - NW England we've issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert for the #NorthWest lasting until Monday 23 June. 🌡️🥵🌞 Read more, including tips on how to keep yourself and others safe during periods of hot weather, in our news story: gov.uk/government/new……

⚠️ Together with <a href="/metofficeNWEng/">Met Office - NW England</a> we've issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert for the #NorthWest lasting until Monday 23 June. 🌡️🥵🌞   

Read more, including tips on how to keep yourself and others safe during periods of hot weather, in our news story: gov.uk/government/new……
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By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from immediate and lasting health improvements, and help ensure that future generations can live happier, healthier lives ❤️‍🩹 This #CleanAirDay, find out more about ambitious air quality targets for the UK ⬇️ cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day

By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from immediate and lasting health improvements, and help ensure that future generations can live happier, healthier lives ❤️‍🩹

This #CleanAirDay, find out more about ambitious air quality targets for the UK ⬇️

cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day
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With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated. Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in, children and older adults are more at risk. If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/deh…

With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated.

Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in, children and older adults are more at risk.

If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem.
More info ➡️  nhs.uk/conditions/deh…
Mersey Care NHS FT 🏳️‍🌈 (@mersey_care) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s going to be a hot one in the #Northwest today! Stay safe by following #NHS advice 🌞 💧 Stay hydrated 👕 Wear light, loose clothing ⛱️ Seek shade or stay indoors during peak hours 🧢 Use sunscreen and a hat Get more tips 👇🏽 nhs.uk/live-well/seas… #HeatWave #HotWeather

It’s going to be a hot one in the #Northwest today! Stay safe by following #NHS advice 🌞

💧 Stay hydrated
👕 Wear light, loose clothing
⛱️ Seek shade or stay indoors during peak hours
🧢 Use sunscreen and a hat

Get more tips 👇🏽

nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

#HeatWave #HotWeather
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For Learning Disability Week in 2023, Gemma shared her story of living with Williams Syndrome. She's back this year to highlight this years theme #DoYouSeeMe. How people with learning disabilities are seen, heard and valued living in communities. #LearningDisabilityWeek

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With an amber heat alert issued across England, remember that vulnerable people are more at risk from higher temperatures. Keep hydrated, remember your sunscreen, and visit the NHS website for helpful advice. ☀️ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

With an amber heat alert issued across England, remember that vulnerable people are more at risk from higher temperatures.

Keep hydrated, remember your sunscreen, and visit the NHS website for helpful advice.

☀️ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…
🏥 Alder Hey 💙 (@alderhey) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It can be easy to get sunburned if you aren't #SunSafe. Follow our advice if you do get burnt.☀️ Contact NHS 111 or your GP if you need further advice & only use A&E if it is an emergency. Remembers to stay safe in the sun. #SunSafety #BeSunSafe #dontgetburnt #lookafteryourskin

It can be easy to get sunburned if you aren't #SunSafe. Follow our advice if you do get burnt.☀️ Contact NHS 111 or your GP if you need further advice &amp; only use A&amp;E if it is an emergency. Remembers to stay safe in the sun.

#SunSafety #BeSunSafe #dontgetburnt #lookafteryourskin
NHS England (@nhsengland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An independent taskforce tackling ADHD care has published its interim report today. Dr Adrian James, NHS England's medical director for mental health and neurodiversity said: 'We know more needs to be done to improve and welcome the findings.' ➡️ england.nhs.uk/publication/re…

An independent taskforce tackling ADHD care has published its interim report today.

Dr Adrian James, NHS England's medical director for mental health and neurodiversity said: 'We know more needs to be done to improve and welcome the findings.'

➡️ england.nhs.uk/publication/re…
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Hot weather can trigger symptoms in those who suffer with lung conditions such as asthma. If you notice the weather makes your symptoms worse and you are needing to use your inhaler more frequently, please talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.

Hot weather can trigger symptoms in those who suffer with lung conditions such as asthma.

If you notice the weather makes your symptoms worse and you are needing to use your inhaler more frequently, please talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.
NHS North West (@nhsnw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEWS: NHS in the North West urges people to respond to cervical screening invites as hundreds of thousands missing the life-saving test. Read more about how cervical screening saves thousands of lives each year 👉 england.nhs.uk/north-west/202… #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek

NEWS: NHS in the North West urges people to respond to cervical screening invites as hundreds of thousands missing the life-saving test.

Read more about how cervical screening saves thousands of lives each year 👉 england.nhs.uk/north-west/202…

#CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek
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5 common mistakes when using sunscreen ☀️ Take care when going out in the sun and don’t forget your sunscreen. Find more information on the NHS website. ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

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NEWS: We're reminding people of the steps they can take to say well in hot weather after the UK Health Security Agency and Met Office extended their amber heat-health alert to the North West. Read more➡️england.nhs.uk/north-west/202…

NHS England (@nhsengland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s #Red4Research Day, celebrating everyone who makes health and care research possible, from participants and volunteers to researchers and support teams. Find out how you can #BePartOfResearch too. ➡️ bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join