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Researchers have found that a type of 3D eye scan can identify signs of Parkinson’s disease – up to 7 years before symptoms appear.
Read more about how the NHS is using data to help improve patient care.
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-infor…
#WorldParkinsonsDay
It's #WorldParkinsonsDay .
Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.
Learn more about this condition.
nhs.uk/conditions/par…
Symptoms of bowel cancer can include blood in your poo and tummy pain or bloating.
Other health problems can cause similar symptoms – but it’s important to get them checked by a GP if you have any symptoms for 3 weeks or more.
#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.
The kit is automatically posted to everyone aged 56 to 74, and the programme is expanding to include those aged 50 to 55 by 2025.
#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
‘We are not broken, we are unique’
Joe reflects on the unlimited potential of autistic people to succeed with the right support around them.
Our page has helpful info if you or someone you care about is autistic. nhs.uk/autism
#AutismAcceptanceWeek
Know your health rights this #WorldHealthDay .
If your GP refers you to a specialist, they’ll give you choices of where to go, based on what's best for you.
It's your Patient Choice.
Find out more 👇
In this video, Adrian talks about what it’s like to navigate the workplace as someone who is autistic.
Our page has helpful info if you or someone you care about is autistic. nhs.uk/autism
#AutismAcceptanceWeek
Your next poo could save your life. Detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to nine times more likely to survive.
If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.
➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening
#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
April is #AdenomyosisAwarenessMonth .
Adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the womb starts growing into the muscle wall of the womb.
Find out more about symptoms and treatment options. nhs.uk/conditions/ade…
Autism is a spectrum. This means every autistic person is different.
Rosalind, who is autistic, explains that there are some practical things that other people can do to help her feel more comfortable.
For more information, visit nhs.uk/autism.
#AutismAcceptanceWeek