Christmas can be a stressful for many and can affect your #MentalHealth. Support is available to anyone who needs it. If you're in crisis and need to talk, there are many helplines which can offer support. #StayWellThisWinter #Adventcalendar

Flu can be serious for those at higher risk — like young children, older adults and people with long-term conditions. Help keep Christmas on track with the free NHS flu vaccine. Book through your GP, local pharmacy or the NHS App. ➡️ nhs.uk/fluvaccine

It’s Christmas Day 2 weeks today. On regular medication? Check that you have what you need to see you through the festivities. If not, order a repeat prescription from your GP practice before the festive break #HelpUsHelpYou #StayWellThisWinter

If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly. Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It's important to get the flu vaccine if you're eligible. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/flu/

With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescriptions in advance. For more information on how to do this, visit ow.ly/3zZF50Uuhhy

Be Kind! Please remember to #BeKind this winter to all NHS staff who are working extremely hard throughout the very busy festive period.

Cases of flu and RSV are rising at the moment. 🤧 Here's a reminder of how to avoid catching something, and what will help prevent you passing it on if you do.⬇️

Colder months might make fevers or higher temperatures more common within Children. Visit the Healthier Together Website for advice from a local healthcare professional for advice on when you should worry and information on how to take a temperature. bit.ly/healthiertoget…

Stay well this winter by checking your medicine cabinet before your festive celebrations begin. Make sure you’re stocked up on essentials such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, which can help ease symptoms of common winter illnesses.

Don’t just fill your stockings with gifts this Christmas, fill your medicine cabinet too! Be prepared this winter with essential medicines including: paracetamol, ibuprofen, bandages, plasters and cold relief products. #SelfCare #StayWellThisWinter

Feeling unwell ? 😷 ✔Choosing the right NHS service can help get you the best advice - and often more quickly too. If you are unsure, contact NHS111: 🌐 Online - just search NHS 111 📱 By phone, just dial 111

You can book appointments to see a GP, nurse & other healthcare professionals on evenings & weekends. Ask your GP practice reception or visit your practice website for more information. #StayWellThisWinter #Adventcalendar

‼️NEWS‼️ NHS South Yorkshire has developed a “Be Winter Well” guide to help residents across the region to stay well during winter. A wide range of information is available on health and care services and also offers simple tips to stay well. Read: ow.ly/iGFk50XJwEk

Health services are open over the festive period including NHS 111, local pharmacies, and GP Practices. Please speak to your local health care services to find out more information around Christmas opening times. #StayWellThisWinter #Adventcalendar

Strike action starts from 7am Wednesday 17 December and runs until 7am Monday 22 December. Some NHS services will be affected. You will be contacted if your appointments needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

For older adults, getting flu can increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and pneumonia. If you're eligible, it's vital that you get protected with the free NHS flu vaccine. Book via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App. ➡️ nhs.uk/bookflu

Doncaster Mind offer wide range of services to help support individuals in Doncaster facing mental health difficulties. Christmas opening hours are detailed below ⬇️

NHS 111 online offers health advice and information. Go online to 111.nhs.uk if you are ill and have questions about your health and where you should go to get treated. #Think111Online #StayWellThisWinter #HelpUsHelpYou

Resident doctors are on strike 17 – 22 December GP practices will continue to be open during the resident doctor strike. Please continue to come forward for the care you need unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

Up in the night with symptoms of #norovirus? The virus spreads easily and you should stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop. Visit here on how to manage symptoms and stop the spread: nhs.uk/conditions/nor…