Congratulations, you've made it to the weekend! How are you planning to stay smokefree over the weekend? #friyay  #Stoptober

If you are the main carer for someone who is elderly or disabled, speak to your GP or pharmacist about having a flu vaccine along with the person you care for. More info: nhs.uk/fluvaccine

Active lives is out today. A bit of bedtime reading for staff here! Some interesting trends and movements and a lot to digest.

NHS Blood Donation 🩸🩹 NHS Blood+Transplant SHOTHV British Blood Transfusion Society #givingbloodisntscary #bloodnotmoney #giveblood #halloweenpumpkin #halloween

Giving blood isn’t scary. Don’t just wear blood - give blood and help save a life this Halloween!

Diarrhoea and vomiting bugs such as norovirus are unpleasant - but you're normally best off treating yourself or your child at home. Find out more here: nhs.uk/dandv

Happy Monday! If you’re making plans for the week, make sure to keep the low risk drinking guidelines of 14 units a week in mind. Not sure what a unit is? And how many there are in various drinks? See our guide: drinkaware.co.uk/alcoho…/alcoholic-drinks-units/

Feeling a bit tired? In today's 24/7 "always on" world, we often try to cram too much into our daily lives. See our page for the main lifestyle causes of tiredness: ow.ly/EY3e30lnTuE

Too much salt can cause raised blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. The following tips can help you cut down on salt: ow.ly/dSDZ30mlawp #WednesdayWisdom

Blood is needed 365 days a year, and it’s especially important to keep stocks up over the winter. If you can, please DOnate. blood.co.uk

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts you and your family at risk. Always take your doctor’s advice on antibiotics. nhs.uk/antibioticresi… #KeepAntibioticsWorking

The rise of #AntibioticResistance is leading to untreatable infections which can affect anyone, of any age, in any country. It is the bacteria itself, not the person or the animal, that becomes resistant to antibiotics #KeepAntibioticsWorking #WAAW18

People with long term health conditions should have the free flu jab. Speak to your GP or pharmacist to check if you are eligible today: nhs.uk/fluvaccine

Without antibiotics, routine surgeries & cancer treatments may become life threatening. Help prevent this by always taking your doctor's advice on antibiotics: nhs.uk/antibioticresi… #KeepAntibioticsWorking

Keep asthma symptoms at bay as the temperatures drop. Always keep your reliever inhaler with you: nhs.uk/conditions/ast…

The colder weather and shorter days can affect your mental health. Get out in the sunshine if you can. Even short bursts can improve your mental wellbeing: nhs.uk/staywell

Thank you to NHS Health Help Now and @NHSCroydonCCG for including Coordinate My Care in the Health Help Now app. A beautiful piece of digital and clinical work to support patients and professionals alike to urgent care plan!

Sir Trevor McDonald knows how important the flu jab is for those aged 65 and over. Speak to your GP surgery or pharmacy about the flu jab today: nhs.uk/fluvaccine

A cold weather alert has been issued by @PHE_uk this week. Looking out for those around you can help them to stay well this winter: nhs.uk/staywell

The most viewed health condition on our app NHS Health Help Now in @EalingCCG last month was earwax... 🤔👂🏻#earwax