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Healthwatch Northumberland is your local health and social care champion. Tell us about the NHS and social care services you have used recently.

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We’re looking forward to our next Veterans Breakfast Morning at The Round House next Monday, 26th October, from 11am! 😊 Our sessions are open to all ex-service personnel, as well as their families and carers, so if you’d like to join us, do come along!
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Join us on Friday 13 November at 1pm for our next online information event where we'll be talking about alcohol awareness. We'll hear from Suzanne Doney, Health Improvement Practitioner at Northumberland County Council about what alcohol harm is, how we can reduce the risk and what support is available in #Northumberland. Register for free: bit.ly/NCC-alcohol-awareness
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Our Stellar Awards celebrate the people and services who provide a particularly positive health or social care experience for people in #Northumberland. This could be: an individual, a team of people or a service. Make your nomination now and make someone's day! bit.ly/HWNStellarAwards
Text on a black background says: Nominate a local health or social care star! And help us celebrate care that makes a difference to people in Northumberland

ALT Text on a black background says: Nominate a local health or social care star! And help us celebrate care that makes a difference to people in Northumberland

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October is #BreastCancerAwareness month. Did you know there is a number of symptoms that this cancer can cause? Find out more here: breastcancernow.org/about-br… See your GP if you notice any change.

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer

Read our in-depth guide to breast cancer symptoms. Plus, what to check for, how to check your breasts, and what will happen when you see your GP.

breastcancernow.org
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Feeling low or stressed? Text ‘CALMER’ to 85258 to connect with Shout for a text conversation that’s free, confidential and available 24/7.
A woman and child sit colouring at a table. Text reads 'Feeling low or stressed? Text 'CALMER' to 85258 for free confidential support 24/7'

ALT A woman and child sit colouring at a table. Text reads 'Feeling low or stressed? Text 'CALMER' to 85258 for free confidential support 24/7'

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Adapt (NE)@AdaptNorthEastOct 16
Our new session, Sing Together!, begins next week. This free session is a chance to sing for fun, friendship and wellbeing. No singing experience needed, no need to book Sing Together is funded by @N_landCouncil and managed by @ThrivingTN #AdaptCommunityHub #BurnLane
Group of mixed age and mixed sex smiling people with song sheets in hand. Text says: Sing Together! Singing for fun, friendship and wellbeing. Thursdays 10am at the Adapt Community Hub

ALT Group of mixed age and mixed sex smiling people with song sheets in hand. Text says: Sing Together! Singing for fun, friendship and wellbeing. Thursdays 10am at the Adapt Community Hub

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Did you know you can request repeat prescriptions, manage appointments and more in the #NHS App? The NHS App is a simple and secure way to see your health information, such as test results and appointment notes, and find NHS services. Find out more: nhs.uk/nhs-app/
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Free flu nasal spray for children aged 2-3👇
North East and North Cumbria NHS@NENC_NHSOct 12
🎃Halloween is on its way, so make sure your little one is protected from flu 🎃 Children aged 2–3 can get a free flu nasal spray from their GP practice or community pharmacy. It’s quick, safe, and needle-free! 👻 “Say Boo to Flu!” Search 🔎 NHS flu vaccines #BeWiseImmunise
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Adapt (NE)@AdaptNorthEastOct 12
This week at the hub: Tea & Tech drop-in Tuesday 10am-1pm. Also Tuesday: Smile Through Sport activities 11.30am-12.30pm, Cancer Support Group 2pm-4pm. Gentle exercise class is not on this week. Wednesday: Social Prescribing drop-in 10am-12pm, and Headway support group 11am-1pm.
The Adapt Community Hub looking cosy with text: Open Tuesday to Thursday 10am - 2pm. Burn Lane Hexham

ALT The Adapt Community Hub looking cosy with text: Open Tuesday to Thursday 10am - 2pm. Burn Lane Hexham

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HW Northumberland retweeted
NHS
@NHSukOct 10
If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. ➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-h…
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#WorldMentalHealthDay takes place every year on 10 October and this year's theme is 'Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change'. Find out how you can get involved on the Mental Health Foundation website: bit.ly/WMHD-2026 or visit our Mental Health webpage for information and support: bit.ly/MentalHealthHWN
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Menopause affects many people after cancer — often in ways they didn’t expect. Menopause, Cancer & Me offers trusted, practical support to help. 🔗 bit.ly/4xiMSJi #MenopauseAwarenessMonth
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Get expert advice to protect yourself and your baby during pregnancy. Talk to your midwife about flu, whooping cough and RSV vaccines during pregnancy. Find out more: nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-wel… #HereToHelpYourBabyAndYou
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ALT An NHS graphic with an image of a midwife and the words '"It's really, really important that you get the vaccines." Here to protect your baby and you.'

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In July and August, the services we heard most about were GP services and hospital outpatients. You gave roughly equal amounts of positive and negative feedback about GP services. Access to services and communication were the most frequently raised issues about hospital outpatients. Find out more: bit.ly/HWN-feedback-july-aug…
A man wearing glasses and the words 'Your feedback. In July and August we heard most about GP and outpatients services. Find out more in our at-a-glance summary.'

ALT A man wearing glasses and the words 'Your feedback. In July and August we heard most about GP and outpatients services. Find out more in our at-a-glance summary.'

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Newbiggin Moves Half-Term Camp is back! Free activities to keep the little ones entertained. Just turn up — no booking needed (except Soft Play) #newbigginbythesea #halfterm #camp #free
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Free gentle exercise sessions on Tuesdays at the Adapt Community Hub in #Hexham
Adapt (NE)@AdaptNorthEastOct 5
Join us for gentle movement to improve balance and help you to continue doing everyday things. We've had a go and promise you'll come away smiling and feeling energised! No need to book. Sessions are free of charge. Find us on Burn Lane NE46 3HN.
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ALT A smiling middle aged woman walking around a room moving her hands. Text says: Gentle exercise, Tuesdays 2.45pm - 3.45pm. Adapt Community Hub

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Healthwatch England would like to hear your experiences of being discharged from hospital. If you or someone you support has been in hospital in the last 12 months and experienced a difficult discharge process, please share your thoughts before Friday 9 October: bit.ly/HospitalDischarge26
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ALT A man in a hospital bed and the words 'What was your hospital discharge experience like?'

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HW Northumberland retweeted
NHS
@NHSukOct 5
It’s #WorldMeningitisDay. Meningitis can develop quickly, so know the symptoms and get urgent help if you’re worried. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis…
Know the symptoms of meningitis. Meningitis can develop quickly. Get medical help immediately if you think you or someone else might have it.

ALT Know the symptoms of meningitis. Meningitis can develop quickly. Get medical help immediately if you think you or someone else might have it.

Symptoms of meningitis can include a high temperature, severe or worsening headache, stiff neck and dislike of bright lights.

ALT Symptoms of meningitis can include a high temperature, severe or worsening headache, stiff neck and dislike of bright lights.

Other symptoms of meningitis can include vomiting, being very sleepy or difficult to wake, a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it, and confusion.

ALT Other symptoms of meningitis can include vomiting, being very sleepy or difficult to wake, a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it, and confusion.

Don’t wait for a rash. Not everyone with meningitis gets one. If you think you or someone else could have meningitis, call 999 or go to A&E immediately.

ALT Don’t wait for a rash. Not everyone with meningitis gets one. If you think you or someone else could have meningitis, call 999 or go to A&E immediately.

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💙 Protect the ones you love. If someone you live with has a weakened immune system, your free flu vaccine can help keep them safe. 📅 Book today: GP, pharmacy, NHS app, NHS site or call 119. Find out more 👉 nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vacc… #BeWiseImmunise
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HW Northumberland retweeted
NHS
@NHSukOct 2
Eligible people can now come forward for their NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this winter. Flu vaccination is available to more groups, while COVID-19 vaccination is offered to those at highest risk. ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
Senior couple using a tablet to book their autumn Covid-19 and flu vaccines through the NHS online service.

ALT Senior couple using a tablet to book their autumn Covid-19 and flu vaccines through the NHS online service.

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