A COVID-19 booster vaccine increases your immunity against serious illness by around 90% within two weeks. Find out if you're eligible for your free COVID-19 booster and flu vaccines and book your appointment. nhs.uk/wintervaccinat…

1 in 4 black men will get prostate cancer. That’s a dad, uncle, brother, partner or best mate. Check your risk with Prostate Cancer UK’s online risk checker. Early diagnosis saves lives. #MenWeAreWithYou prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

It's so important to have positive connections & feel comfortable talking & asking for help. Try Hertfordshire Mind Network With YOUth for emotional support, advice & info for 5-18s & parents/carers in Herts buff.ly/3EzXX0x #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

A big thank you today and everyday to all the women in our healthcare team. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2023

Your next poo could save your life. The NHS bowel cancer screening kit detects signs of cancer before you notice anything wrong. So if you’re sent the kit, help yourself by remembering to complete it. Put it by loo. Don't put it off. ➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening

Amazing work from this long-standing #StAlbans based charity.

On the 23 April the government will be testing its new #EmergencyAlerts which could reveal a secret or secondary phone. If you’re living with an abusive partner, find out how to disable the alerts>> youtube.com/watch?v=I2MBcH…

Because #community and #teams matter 🙏🏼

The 2023 GP Patient Survey has revealed the best and worst surgeries in St Albans and Harpenden. hertsad.co.uk/news/23675898.…

If you, or someone you know, is living with a long-term physical health condition, it is important to learn different things that can be done to manage emotional wellbeing. Sign up for our Living Well with a Long-term Physical Health Condition webinar: hpft-talkingtherapies.nhs.uk/resources-and-…

This weekend 4 of our staff will be running 10 miles in support of Youth Talk - a local charity helping the #mentalwellbeing of the young. Please consider donating if you are able. justgiving.com/page/summerfie…

Need a blood test at one of our hospitals? 🏥 You must book a slot in advance ➡️ bit.ly/WestHertsBlood… It’s easy to book and review your blood test appointments online using the Swiftqueue portal 📱 #Watford #HemelHempstead #StAlbans

Parents & carers can book to join NESSie free webinar 8 Feb 9.30-11am - "When children and young people struggle to attend school - Hertfordshire " buff.ly/3vGh1b3 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #MyVoiceMatters #FeelingGoodWeek24

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Local pharmacies are vital: they provide walk-in high street health services & free up GPs to focus on the longer-term care of patients w/ complex needs. Good to meet GPs & Assura reps at Summerfield Health Centre to discuss pharmacy &GP provision in London Colney #StAlbans

This software company has been making #GeneralPractice run smoother since the pandemic started. Thanks to them we have gone from strength to strength implementing their #totaltriage model. Like good GPs. They listen. They understand. They help implement solutions.

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024

Save the trees! 🌲 Choose to receive all hospital correspondence online with our Patient Portal. ✅ Manage your hospital appointments, view discharge summaries, clinical documents and test results See westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/patientportal for full info and exceptions. #watford #hemel #stalbans

“Britain will always be your home.” My message to NHS and care staff

Back-to-school anxiety is common. Schools & services can help by: – Normalising conversations – Supporting routine building – Teaching calming tools – Signposting to help Find out more 👉 justtalkherts.org/just-talk-hert… #JustTalk #BackToSchool