🐐 If you’re visiting a farm over half term, it’s important to wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly after petting any animals to reduce the risk of catching any infections

❌ Don’t use gels or wipes instead, as these are not a substitute for washing your hands.

If you're spending this Bank Holiday weekend in the great outdoors, here are some simple actions you can take to help protect yourself and others from tick bites. 🌳🚶‍♂️

#Ticks #TickAwareness

Those who are receiving immunosuppressive or immunomodulating biological therapy can top up their protection this spring!

COVID-19 vaccines reduce your risk of serious illness if you have an underlying health condition.

Book now: nhs.uk/get-vaccine

Suicide is preventable through education and intervention, which is why throughout May, Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has been highlighting support for those struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more: warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article/5…

Enjoy a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon this half-term by using the Stratford Park and Ride bus service.

Buses are running 7 days a week, Monday to Saturday 7:30am – 6:28pm, and on Sundays from 10am – 6:55pm.

Read more: warwickshire.gov.uk/stratfordparka…

Trade in sleepless nights for a full 8 hours! 💤

Smoking has been linked to poor sleep as nicotine can disrupt your sleep cycle.

For personalised 1-1 support, advice, plus treatments such as patches and Quit Kits, text QUIT to 60777 or visit: 🔗fitterfutures.everyonehealth.co.uk/stop-smoking-s….

Are you following the Warwickshire SEND Local Offer Facebook page?

It's a great place to find information, advice and support available through the Local Offer. Why not take a look and like and follow the page.

For more information visit facebook.com/WarksLocalOffer

Our Living Well website includes information on how you can look after your health and wellbeing, including community support.

Find out how you can discover organisations, services and events local to you: ow.ly/wt2650RSNbp

Walking to school provides a great opportunity to spend quality time with our family, connect with our friends or make new ones along the way!

(This applies equally to adults and children!)

#MagicOfWalking #WalktoSchoolWeek2024 #WarwickshireWalks

Trade in your pack of cigarettes for a Quit Kit! 🔁

64% of ex-smokers have said they used e-cigarettes, alongside behavioural support from a specialist stop smoking practitioner to go and remain smokefree.

Visit: 🔗fitterfutures.everyonehealth.co.uk/stop-smoking-s… or text QUIT to 60777 to sign-up today.

Join us on Sunday 16 June from 10am to 3pm at Abbey End as Kenilworth celebrates Clean Air Day!

🚴 Traffic free route

🍔 Food and drink stalls

🥛 Make a smoothie on a bike!

🌬️ Information on improving air quality

Visit kenilworthweb.co.uk/clean-air-day-… to find out more.

Warwick District Council

“You know, there's a lot of people interested in climate action, but still it's hard to get involved.” Are local climate hubs the answer? Listen to the latest Sustainable Warwickshire episode to find out more and get involved: sustainablewarwickshire.podbean.com

Lovely to see our chief execs at Coventry City Council & Warwickshire County Council, Julie Nugent & Monica Fogarty speaking on how we are cohesive in our approach to attract partnership with investors who are “passionate about #Coventry & #Warwickshire ”
#investmentzone

In the latest Let's Talk Warwickshire podcast, Warwickshire Resilience Forum Co-Chairs, Alex Franklin-Smith and Ben Brook, and WRF Tactical Lead, Liz Hicks introduce WRF and share advice on how to be Better Prepared for risks.

You can listen at letstalkwarwickshire.podbean.com/e/warwickshire….