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14/10/2026

Sinusitis causing pain, pressure or a blocked nose? Your local pharmacy may be able to help. ๐Ÿ’Š

Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, often following a cold or flu. Symptoms can include pain or tenderness around the cheeks, eyes or forehead, a blocked or runny nose, reduced sense of smell, headache and green or yellow mucus. ๐Ÿคง

Through Pharmacy First, eligible patients can speak to a pharmacist about sinusitis without needing to see their GP first. A pharmacist can assess your symptoms, provide advice and, where appropriate, offer treatment or direct you to other medical support. ๐Ÿฉบ

Mild sinusitis will often clear by itself within four weeks. Resting, drinking plenty of fluids and using suitable pain relief can help manage symptoms while you recover. ๐Ÿ’™

NHS sinusitis advice:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-sinus-infection/

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month โ€“ a reminder to be breast aware and know what is normal for you. ๐ŸŽ€Breast cancer...
12/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month โ€“ a reminder to be breast aware and know what is normal for you. ๐ŸŽ€

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK, but anyone can get breast cancer, including men.

Get to know how your breasts or chest normally look and feel. Changes to look out for can include a new lump or swelling, changes in the size or shape of a breast, skin changes such as dimpling, changes to the ni**le, unusual ni**le discharge or persistent pain.

Most breast changes are not cancer, but it's important to contact your GP if you notice something that's new or unusual for you. Don't wait to see if it goes away on its own.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also an opportunity to encourage the people around you to be breast aware and seek advice if something doesn't feel right. ๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿ’—

NHS information about breast cancer in women:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-women/

Breast Cancer Now information and support:
https://breastcancernow.org

NHS information about breast cancer in men:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-men/

This World Mental Health Day, remember that movement is for everybody. ๐Ÿ’šPhysical activity can be a positive way to suppo...
10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, remember that movement is for everybody. ๐Ÿ’š

Physical activity can be a positive way to support both physical and mental wellbeing, and being active should be accessible and enjoyable for disabled children and young people too.

There is no single right way to get moving. Activities can be adapted around individual abilities, interests and needs. This might include swimming, accessible cycling, boccia, wheelchair sports, adapted games or simply enjoying time outdoors. Small changes such as using softer or larger balls, shortening distances or reducing the length of an activity can make movement more accessible.

The most important thing is finding something that works for you or your family and that you enjoy. Being active can also provide opportunities to have fun, spend time together and connect with other people. ๐Ÿ’š

This World Mental Health Day, celebrate movement in all its forms and remember that every body can move in its own way. โ™ฟ

NHS accessible activity ideas:
https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/activities/accessible-activities/

07/10/2026

Did you know you can access documents from your GP surgery through the NHS App? ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ’™

Depending on what your GP surgery makes available, you may be able to view documents and information linked to your health record directly through the app. This can make it easier to find important information without needing to contact the practice each time. ๐Ÿ“„

For patients who use British Sign Language (BSL), accessible guidance is available to help you understand how to use NHS App features and find the information you need. ๐ŸคŸ

You will need to be logged into your NHS account to use the NHS App. If you have not used your account for a while, you may need to reset your password or complete identity checks before accessing some services. ๐Ÿ”

NHS App information and BSL support:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

High-quality care matters for people living with Crohnโ€™s and Colitis ๐Ÿ’œThe IBD Standards set out what good care should lo...
06/10/2026

High-quality care matters for people living with Crohnโ€™s and Colitis ๐Ÿ’œ

The IBD Standards set out what good care should look like for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), helping to ensure patients receive the right support at the right time ๐Ÿ’ฌ

This includes access to specialist teams, timely diagnosis, ongoing monitoring, and support for both physical and mental wellbeing ๐Ÿค

By raising awareness of these standards, we can help empower patients to understand what care they should expect and improve outcomes for everyone

Find out more about the IBD Standards here:
https://ibduk.org/ibd-standards

To mark World Ostomy Day (Stoma Aware Day), Crohnโ€™s & Colitis UK are hosting a virtual social event for people living wi...
03/10/2026

To mark World Ostomy Day (Stoma Aware Day), Crohnโ€™s & Colitis UK are hosting a virtual social event for people living with a stoma.

Join them on Wednesday 7 October, 6:30pmโ€“8:00pm for a friendly online get-together where you can connect with others, share experiences of life with a stoma and swap practical tips.

๐Ÿ’ป Online event
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 7 October
โฐ 6:30pmโ€“8:00pm

Whether youโ€™re new to life with a stoma or have been living with one for some time, everyone is welcome.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-ostomy-day-virtual-social-event-tickets-2000440286748

To mark World Ostomy Day (Stoma Aware Day), Crohnโ€™s & Colitis UK are hosting a virtual social event for people living wi...
02/10/2026

To mark World Ostomy Day (Stoma Aware Day), Crohnโ€™s & Colitis UK are hosting a virtual social event for people living with a stoma.
Join them on Wednesday 7 October, 6:30pmโ€“8:00pm for a friendly online get-together where you can connect with others, share experiences of life with a stoma and swap practical tips.
๐Ÿ’ป Online event
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 7 October
โฐ 6:30pmโ€“8:00pm
Whether youโ€™re new to life with a stoma or have been living with one for some time, everyone is welcome.
Sign up here:
World Ostomy Day Virtual Social Event โ€“ Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-ostomy-day-virtual-social-event-tickets-2000440286748

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ is a great opportunity to quit smoking and start feeling the benefits of a smoke-free life. ๐Ÿšญ๐Ÿ’™Giving up smokin...
02/10/2026

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ is a great opportunity to quit smoking and start feeling the benefits of a smoke-free life. ๐Ÿšญ๐Ÿ’™

Giving up smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. From the moment you stop, your body begins to recover, and over time you can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, lung disease and many cancers. โค๏ธ

Quitting can be challenging, but you don't have to rely on willpower alone. There is support available to help you manage cravings, choose suitable stop-smoking treatments and find practical ways to stay on track. ๐Ÿค

Taking part in Stoptober gives you the chance to join thousands of other people making a quit attempt this October. Even if you've tried before, don't be discouraged โ€“ every quit attempt can bring you closer to stopping for good. ๐ŸŒŸ

You could also notice benefits such as breathing more easily, having more energy, improving your sense of taste and smell, and saving money. ๐Ÿ’ท

Make this October the month you take your first step towards becoming smoke-free. ๐Ÿšญ

Quit smoking advice and support:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต.๐Ÿ’™Looking after your s*xual health is an importan...
30/09/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต.๐Ÿ’™

Looking after your s*xual health is an important part of your overall wellbeing. Whether it's attending cervical screening, getting vaccinated against HPV or seeking advice when you need it, small steps can make a big difference. ๐ŸŒธ

Cervical screening (smear tests) is offered to eligible women and people with a cervix to help prevent cervical cancer. It checks for high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that most people will have at some point in their lives. In most cases HPV causes no problems, but some types can increase the risk of cervical cancer if left untreated. ๐Ÿฉบ

Cervical screening can detect HPV before it causes abnormal cell changes, meaning treatment can be offered early if needed. It is one of the best ways to protect yourself against cervical cancer. ๐Ÿ’œ

You can also help protect yourself by:
โœ”๏ธ Attending cervical screening when invited.
โœ”๏ธ Ensuring your children receive the HPV vaccination when offered.
โœ”๏ธ Practising safer s*x.
โœ”๏ธ Speaking to a healthcare professional if you have any concerns about your s*xual health.

If you receive your invitation for cervical screening, don't put it off. It could save your life. ๐Ÿ’™

Find out more:
HPV: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpv/

Cervical screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/what-is-cervical-screening/

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