High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but your pharmacist can detect it. For your free NHS blood pressure check, just go to your pharmacy today.

Think pharmacy first.

Must be 40 years or older and live in England, eligibility criteria apply. nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

There were 1,319 cases of whooping cough in March this year, compared to 858 in the whole of 2023. If you are pregnant, it is important to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect your newborn baby, as they are at greatest risk.

Find out more. nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

As the weather gets warmer, it is worth checking to see if your bottle of sunscreen is still effective. The longer the bottle is open, the less effective it is at protecting you. If you are using sunscreen from last summer, check that it has not expired.

Protecting your skin from the sun can help reduce your chance of developing skin cancer. Apply sunscreen and try to keep out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day.

For more advice, visit nhs.uk/sun.

This #InternationalNursesDay2024 we are celebrating our nurses and allied health professionals who work tirelessly to provide the best patient care. As a token of our appreciation, our teams in the Clinical Hub & treatment centres have been treated to goodies. Enjoy! Andrea Handley

With the NHS app it is easy to find your local NHS services. So you can manage your health while barely lifting a finger. Find out more at nhs.uk/app

With the NHS app it is easy to manage your health while barely lifting a finger. Find out more about the NHS app at nhs.uk/app

For seven common conditions, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine, if needed, without you needing to see a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

This #FeedbackFriday we share fantastic positive feedback from patients registered with Hattersley Group Practice.

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Margaret Hayes, our specialist palliative care lead, is at Willow Wood Hospice's event today in support of #DyingMatters week. The open day aims to raise awareness and create an open culture in which we are comfortable talking about death, dying and grief.

View appointments, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the #NHSapp . Start using the NHS app today. nhs.uk/app

In support of #DyingMattersWeek , our specialist palliative care lead will be participating in Willow Wood Hospice’s open day today to help raise awareness about death and dying.

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This #DyingMattersWeek we asked our people to write down a special memory and to place it on our memory tree as a way of celebrating life. This could be a moment they shared with someone, a place that brought them joy or simply just a name.

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…

If something in your body does not feel right, do not carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you cannot rule it out.

Contact your GP practice.

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition which can affect the brain and spinal cordIt can cause a wide range of symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. Read more. nhs.uk/conditions/mul…

Today we are sharing some lovely feedback from patient's who are registered at Gordon Street Medical Centre.

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If you have a long-term health condition, you could save money on your prescriptions. A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save you money if you pay for more than three items in three months, or 11 items in 12 months.

Check your eligibility at nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc.

Snoring is very common and is not usually caused by anything serious. Simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce snoring. To find out more, visit nhs.uk/conditions/sno…

Check your skin. A new mole or a change in an existing mole may be signs of melanoma skin cancer. Melanomas can appear anywhere on your body, but they are more common in areas that are often exposed to the sun.

Find out more: nhs.uk/skincancer