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Cancer in children can be really hard to spot, meaning sometimes it is diagnosed later. Making sure we raise awareness of the signs and symptoms is a step in the right direction, visit cclg.org.uk/ccam/signs-and… #SpotChildCancer West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Libraries WDC Education Walking Friendly West Dunbartonshire
Regular eye tests are free in Scotland, make sure you get yours every two years or when invited. If you experience sight loss, it can have an impact on your life, affecting travel, work and your social life. Visit visionmatters.org.uk for information. West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Libraries
This is #SelfManagementweek. Self management helps people with long term conditions to be more in control of their health. The ALLIANCE are hosting and promoting a series of online and in person events to showcase good practice. Find out more, at alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/self…
Losing your hearing is not inevitable and help is here. We are offering free hearing checks and NHS hearing aid checks with RNID this October and November in Clydebank, Dumbarton and Alexandria. Come and see us to find out more about how hearing loss could affect you West Dunbartonshire Council
Unmanaged sight loss is one of the 14 risk factors for developing #dementia. If you think you might need glasses, get an eye test, they are free in Scotland, and could help prevent falls or other accidents. Find out more here: nhsinform.scot/care-support-a… West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Libraries
GP Practices will be closed on Monday 30th September for the public holiday. If you require urgent medical attention, please contact NHS24 on 111. Information on open pharmacies can be found here nhsggc.scot/your-health/ri… West Dunbartonshire Council Carers of West Dun WDCAB NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde WDCVS | Community & Volunteering Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol
Hearing loss can lead to loneliness and isolation but help is available. We are offering free hearing and NHS hearing aid checks this October and November in Clydebank, Dumbarton and Alexandria. Come and see us #healthyhearing West Dunbartonshire Council Walking Friendly West Dunbartonshire West Dunbartonshire Libraries Working4U@WDC
To register just complete the webropol link below link.webropolsurveys.com/EventParticipa… WDCAB West Dunbartonshire Council WDCVS | Community & Volunteering Carers of West Dun
West Dunbartonshire Health Improvement Team were delighted to attend the MECOPP health event for our Gypsy Travelling community this week. We were joined by Working4U@WDC, Breathing Space NHS 24 and Childsmile. Great to talk about community health West Dunbartonshire Council NHS Inform
Join us in Dumbarton, Alexandria and Clydebank this autumn for free hearing checks with RNID. We can check your NHS hearing aid too, so bring it along. Loss of hearing can have a big impact on your life, so come and see us. Centre81 Clydebank clydebankha Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol West Dunbartonshire Libraries
If you or someone you know is having trouble hearing, help is available. We are offering free hearing checks with RNID this autumn in Clydebank, Dumbarton and Alexandria. We can check your NHS hearing aid too so bring it along. #healthyhearing West Dunbartonshire Libraries Centre81 Clydebank WDCVS | Community & Volunteering
Looking after our heart can change our lives, protecting against heart disease, stroke and conditions such as dementia. The best ways to look after our hearts is to stop smoking, manage our weight, keep moving and reduce stress. nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-… #worldheartday West Dunbartonshire Council
Worried about your hearing? We are offering free hearing checks with RNID starting tomorrow. See our flyer for more information. Loss of hearing can have a big impact on our lives, so make sure to join us for a chat. West Dunbartonshire Libraries West Dunbartonshire Council WDCVS | Community & Volunteering Working4U@WDC Centre81 Clydebank
Breast cancer is the most common cancer amongst women in Scotland. This #breastcancerawareness month, make sure you know the signs and symptoms to check for and attend #breastscreening when invited. Visit nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-… for more information. West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Libraries
To celebrate #worldpharmacistsday we wanted to highlight the amazing work our community pharmacists do for us every day. They can help with a range of health issues and can be the first place to go for advice. Visit nhsinform.scot/care-support-a… West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Libraries Working4U@WDC
To mark World Menopause Day, there is a free webinar on empowering women through the menopause on Thursday 17th October, 1pm-2pm. This is aimed at women or patients. Info about the webinar and how to sign-up shorturl.at/2bd19 Carers of West Dun WDCVS | Community & Volunteering The ALLIANCE WDCAB