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As a teaching & training practice we’re proud to support the education of future NHS professionals. Pls click on the link to complete a survey being conducted by our Yr 2 medical students from Imperial College who are exploring the role of IT in healthcare docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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Your next poo could save your life. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off. ➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening

Your next poo could save your life. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off.

➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening
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This month is #RaynaudsAwarenessMonth. Raynaud's causes your blood to stop flowing properly to your fingers and toes. When you're cold, anxious or stressed, your fingers and toes may change colour. Find out more about symptoms and treatment here ➡️ nhs.uk/raynauds

This month is #RaynaudsAwarenessMonth.

Raynaud's causes your blood to stop flowing properly to your fingers and toes. When you're cold, anxious or stressed, your fingers and toes may change colour.

Find out more about symptoms and treatment here ➡️ nhs.uk/raynauds
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🏊‍♂️ Looking for something fun and rewarding for the kids during this half term? We’re offering free swimming lessons for eligible children in Years 2-7 who can’t yet swim 25 metres. It’s the perfect way to keep them active and build confidence! ➡️ wandsworth.gov.uk/leisure-and-cu…

🏊‍♂️ Looking for something fun and rewarding for the kids during this half term?

We’re offering free swimming lessons for eligible children in Years 2-7 who can’t yet swim 25 metres. It’s the perfect way to keep them active and build confidence!

➡️ wandsworth.gov.uk/leisure-and-cu…
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If something in your body doesn’t feel right, and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice. Find out about symptoms on the NHS website. ➡️ nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice.

Find out about symptoms on the NHS website.

➡️ nhs.uk/cancersymptoms
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Pregnant women are eligible for a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections. You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours. Read more: nhs.uk/conditions/res…

Pregnant women are eligible for a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections.

You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours. Read more: nhs.uk/conditions/res…
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Join the NHS Healthy Living programme today to start learning how to live well with type 2 diabetes. Get free online guidance on eating well, reducing stress and feeling confident to manage your type 2 diabetes wherever you are. ➡️ healthyliving.nhs.uk

Join the NHS Healthy Living programme today to start learning how to live well with type 2 diabetes.  

Get free online guidance on eating well, reducing stress and feeling confident to manage your type 2 diabetes wherever you are.

➡️ healthyliving.nhs.uk
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If you see someone having a seizure or fit, these 6 simple steps are useful to know. This advice applies to adults only. You may also need to call an ambulance, so it’s important to know when to call 999. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/wha… #InternationalEpilepsyDay

If you see someone having a seizure or fit, these 6 simple steps are useful to know. This advice applies to adults only.  

You may also need to call an ambulance, so it’s important to know when to call 999.  

More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/wha… 

#InternationalEpilepsyDay
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Having regular eye tests will not just tell you if you need new glasses or a change of prescription – it’s also an important eye health check. Read more about how to look after your eyes. 👁️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/o…

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Have you heard? The Roehampton Transport club offers a free half-day special outing every fortnight. Just some of our outings include: 5 March Kingston Shopping Centre 17 April Kew Gardens (free entry) 4 June Eastbourne 17 JulyWorthing Find out more: wandsworth.gov.uk/housing/housin…

Have you heard? The Roehampton Transport club offers a free half-day special outing every fortnight.

Just some of our outings include:
5 March Kingston Shopping Centre
17 April Kew Gardens (free entry)
4 June Eastbourne
17 JulyWorthing

Find out more: wandsworth.gov.uk/housing/housin…
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If you see someone having a seizure or fit, these 6 simple steps are useful to know. This advice applies to adults only. You may also need to call an ambulance, so it’s important to know when to call 999. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/wha… #InternationalEpilepsyDay

If you see someone having a seizure or fit, these 6 simple steps are useful to know. This advice applies to adults only.  

You may also need to call an ambulance, so it’s important to know when to call 999.  

More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/wha… 

#InternationalEpilepsyDay
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Four years ago, Mo’s life changed forever when an accident left him paralysed. Now, he’s the first paralysed surgeon in England. Watch how thanks to his own dedication, the adjustments made by his team and his hydraulic wheelchair, he’s back doing what he loves. 💙

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Getting vaccinated against #HPV gives long-lasting protection against developing HPV-related cancers. If you missed your jab, check the NHS website to see if you're eligible for a catch-up. #HPVAwareness 🔗 nhs.uk/vaccinations/h…

Getting vaccinated against #HPV gives long-lasting protection against developing HPV-related cancers.

If you missed your jab, check the NHS website to see if you're eligible for a catch-up. #HPVAwareness
🔗 nhs.uk/vaccinations/h…
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Cervical screening saves thousands of lives every year. If you missed, or did not book, your cervical screening appointment, contact your GP surgery or local sexual health clinic in the morning to book it in.

Cervical screening saves thousands of lives every year.
 
If you missed, or did not book, your cervical screening appointment, contact your GP surgery or local sexual health clinic in the morning to book it in.
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Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant helps protect your baby. 💖 ✨ Visit the NHS webpage to learn more: nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant helps protect your baby. 💖 ✨

Visit the NHS webpage to learn more: nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…
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It sounds simple, but a little walk goes a long way. Just 10 minutes of brisk walking a day can boost your heart health, energy and mood. 🎶Top tip: if you can chat but not quite manage a singalong, you’re walking at the right pace. ℹ️nhs.uk/better-health/… #NationalWalkingDay

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Happy National Receptionist Day 💙 our superb reception staff are the first smile you see, the calm voice on the 📞the ones who keep The Alton Practice running smoothly. Today we celebrate our amazing receptionists for their dedication & hard work. Thank you for everything 🌟

Happy National Receptionist Day 💙 our superb reception staff are the first smile you see, the calm voice on the 📞the ones who keep The Alton Practice running smoothly. Today we celebrate our amazing receptionists for their dedication & hard work. Thank you for everything 🌟
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The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.  Our online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure. ➡️ nhs.uk/blood-pressure… #WorldHyperTensionDay

The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.   
 
Our online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure.  
 
➡️ nhs.uk/blood-pressure… 
 
#WorldHyperTensionDay
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So proud of our Year 2 students from Imperial College London who won the prize for their Community Collaboration Project examining barriers to access and recognising the needs of Deaf individuals in a GP setting Imperial Medicine Imperial School of Public Health

So proud of our Year 2 students from Imperial College London who won the prize for their Community Collaboration Project examining barriers to access and recognising the needs of Deaf individuals in a GP setting <a href="/ImperialMed/">Imperial Medicine</a>  <a href="/ImperialSPH/">Imperial School of Public Health</a>
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So proud of The Alton Practice’s very own Dr F Hasan who was a guest speaker at the NHS Confederation conference in Manchester about the project she led which optimised Blood pressure control for 150,000 patients across 16 practices in Wandsworth, including Roehampton 🩺 💊