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Come along and discover health and wellbeing guidance, benefits and financial advice, support for carers, social groups and community activities.
It’s open to everyone and is an opportunity for you to connect with what is available to you.
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Walk in Flu and Covid-19 clinics 2026 at WMC for eligible patients registered at Westbourne Medical Centre aged 18 and over only.
🗓️Saturday 24 October ⏲️between 08:30 – 12:30
For details on the eligibility criteria for both vaccines visit our website: shorturl.at/ghT1p
MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.
Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness and protect children as they grow.
🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv
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Stopping smoking can give you back up to 10 years of life.
That's not just more time. It's more special days and magical moments that make up a life.
The earlier you quit, the more of that time you keep.
Find support and a choice of quit kits FREE: orlo.uk/JYBNf
ALT A mother and daughter blowing out birthday candles with the text 'MISS SMOKING, NOT BIRTHDAYS.' at the bottom.
ALT A LiveWell Dorset advert promoting smoking cessation with a list of free support services over a photo of a child.
WMC GP SURGERY retweeted
Every cigarette you smoke takes something away...from your health, from your life.
Spend more time with the people you love. Quit this October and be around for more moments.
Register now for your free quit kit, coaching and more orlo.uk/BR3bS
#Stoptober #QuitForGood
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September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month.
You can find key facts about thyroid cancer at:
btf-thyroid.org/key-facts-ab…
Please remember to #CheckYourNeck and to see your GP if you have any concerns.
#ThyroidCancer #ThyroidCancerAwarenessMonth #checkyourneck
credits: @britishthyroid
There are five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.
Find out more information on each of the five gynae cancers and how to spot them:
eveappeal.org.uk/information…
@eveappeal @NHSDorset
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
@NHSuk @bloodcancer_uk
Blood cancer symptoms vary depending on the type of blood cancer.
Learn about the common symptoms, and what to do if you're worried:
bloodcancer.org.uk/understan…
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Just tap the NHS App to easily request your repeat prescription.
You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.
📱Tap the NHS App
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Do you know what your blood pressure numbers mean? Find out this #KnowYourNumbers week!
If you’ve checked your blood pressure, use our online tool to understand what your reading means and what you can do next.
➡️ nhs.uk/health-assessment-too…
ALT Illustration of a hand holding a phone showing the NHS blood pressure reading tool next to a digital blood pressure monitor showing a reading of 120/80 and a pulse 72. Copy reads: 'Know your blood pressure numbers? Check them with our online tool'. NHS logo appears in the top right corner.
ALT Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone displaying an NHS webpage showing a healthy blood pressure reading of 120/80 with advice on next steps. Copy reads: 'Enter your reading and find out what to do next.' NHS logo appears in the top right corner.
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Don't miss out on the second MenB dose before heading off to university. Two doses are needed for the best protection. 🎓
🔗 Book online: nhs.uk/book-menb
If you think you may have a UTI, you must seek advice from a healthcare professional – this could be your nurse, GP, community pharmacist, a walk-in centre or the NHS 111 service.
For more information on UTIs please visit:
nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tr…
Click-It - online sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing service
Order a free postal test: sexualhealthdorset.org/find-…
A quick, confidential assessment will recommend the most appropriate kit for you.
@NHSDorset
If you have type 1 diabetes, your blood sugar is too high because your body can’t make a hormone called insulin. Fewer than one in 10 people in the UK who have diabetes have type 1 diabetes.
Visit Diabetes UK : diabetes.org.uk/about-diabet…
@DiabetesUK
📍Free Tinnitus Information Day
📅Taking place on Thursday, 3rd September. This event is completely free and open to everyone
To learn more, please follow the link below:
tinnitus.org.uk/event/bourne…
🔹🔸JOIN OUR TEAM 🔸🔹
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team as an Administrator.
To apply for the role, please follow the link below:
uk.indeed.com/job/administra…
The vaccine is being offered through community pharmacies across the South West and England to help protect eligible young people before they leave home for university or college.
Find out more on Stay Well Dorset website:
staywelldorset.nhs.uk/update…
