This Stoptober we're calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously. Over 5 million adults in England still smoke. Smoking causes 64,000 deaths a year, making it the biggest cause of preventable illness and death. Quitting smoking isone of the best things you can do for your health. That’s why this year’s ...
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Slough women's health and wellbeing event
Join health professionals and local organisations for the Slough Women’s Health and Wellbeing Event on Saturday, 19 October at Singh Sabha Slough Sports Centre. This women's health and wellbeing event aims to raise awareness of key health issues, such as cancer prevention and discuss general wellbeing, tailored to the cultural needs of the community. This event seeks to empow ...
NHS booking opens for life-saving flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
Millions of people in England can book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations from today (Monday, 23 September) as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter. Anyone eligible can book their vaccinations from 9am via the NHS website, by downloading the NHS App, or by calling 119 for free if they can’t get online. The vaccinations, which will be avail ...
Successful bidder approved for children’s community health services in Surrey
Children’s community health services in Surrey comprise of a wide range of community-based services that support physical and emotional health and wellbeing amongst children and young people from birth up to 19 years of age and their families and carers. The local NHS in Surrey and North East Hampshire along with Surrey County Council and NHS England South East have been carry ...
Pregnant women and children first in the line to receive their annual flu vaccine
Children and pregnant women are the first in line for their annual flu vaccination as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter. From today (17 September), the NHS will be sending invitations to parents and carers of 2 and 3-year-olds to come forward for their flu vaccine, complementing the offer which has been available to this group and pregnant women since 1 September. ...
NHS rolls out first ever RSV vaccine to protect those at risk from severe respiratory illness
The NHS has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a leading cause of infant mortality around the world, is a common cause of coughs and colds but can lead to severe lung infections like pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis, which are highly dangerous to older people and young children. In preparation for winter, locally the NHS has begun vaccinati ...
#AskAboutAsthma returns for its eighth year
Did you know there are about 5,500 children and young people in Frimley who have asthma, but that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy all the things they love! This time of year there is often a rise seen in asthma attacks, usually in the middle to end of September when students go back to school after their summer holidays. We want to help everyone with asthma feel their best and ...
World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides. It hopes to create a shift from a culture of silence and a lack of understanding to one of openness, empathy, and support. According to Mind, over the course of someone’s lifetime: One in 5 p ...
Be a life changer during Know Your Numbers Week
Ordinary people are being encouraged to do something extraordinary by helping to change and possibly save the lives of those around them. Millions of people are completely unaware of the dangers facing them from a common but potentially deadly or disabling health problem – high blood pressure. With the demands of everyday life, taking time to learn about your blood pressure a ...