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18/09/2026

It's Know your Numbers Week!
Have you ever been asked to send in your Blood Pressure Results to the Gp ? Do you know how to get accurate results?

17/09/2026

Its Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) week. RA can cause real barriers to accessing and staying in work. If you are struggling to start, stay or succeed in work due to RA WorkWell can support you.
https://www.viaductcare.org.uk/referrals/workwell-self-referral/

16/09/2026

Bleeding after the menopause is not normal
Tell your doctor. Get it checked
https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/gynaecological-cancers/womb-cancer/

15/09/2026

Know your numbers week

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can lead to serious problems like heart attacks or strokes. But lifestyle changes and blood pressure medicines can help you stay healthy. High blood pressure is very common, especially in older adults. There are usually no symptoms, so you may not realise you have it.

If your aged 40 to 74 and do not have a pre-existing health condition, you should be invited to an NHS Health Check by your GP or local council every 5 years where you will get your BP checked. You can also get your BP free at some participating pharmacies

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/

14/09/2026

This month is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. This Week we will be focusing on womb cancer.
Remember bleeding after the menopause is not normal
Tell your doctor. Get it checked.
https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/gynaecological-cancers/womb-cancer/

13/09/2026

Today is world sepsis day. Sepsis is a serious reaction to an infection that can be life-threatening. It develops very quickly and needs urgent treatment in hospital.

In 2022, sepsis was the underlying cause of 3770 deaths in England and Wales, and was the underlying cause or contributory factor in 25,542 deaths.

12/09/2026

This Month is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. This Week we will be focusing on cervical answer.

Cervical cancer symptoms include vaginal bleeding that is unusual for you, changes to vaginal discharge, discomfort during s*x and pain in your lower back or pelvis. If you have any of these symptoms, you should contact your GP.

Cancer symptoms include vaginal bleeding that is unusual for you, changes to vaginal discharge, discomfort during s*x and pain in your lower back or pelvis. If you have any of these symptoms, you should contact your GP.

12/09/2026

This Month is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. This Week we will be focusing on cervical answer.

Cervical cancer symptoms include vaginal bleeding that is unusual for you, changes to vaginal discharge, discomfort during s*x and pain in your lower back or pelvis. If you have any of these symptoms, you should contact your GP.

Cancer symptoms include vaginal bleeding that is unusual for you, changes to vaginal discharge, discomfort during s*x and pain in your lower back or pelvis. If you have any of these symptoms, you should contact your GP.

11/09/2026

Its Blood Cancer Awareness Month

If you have been diagnosed with blood cancer it is sometimes hard to know where to start. Blood cancer uk has a simple questionnaire to guide you to the right information quickly. Our cancer care coordinators will also me in touch to support you in this difficult time.

https://bloodcancer.org.uk/understanding-blood-cancer/about-blood-cancer/just-diagnosed/your-personal-guide/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_2kshPCJI

Priti describes talking to her son about being diagnosed with leuka...

10/09/2026

Low mood and negative thoughts are something that everyone will experience from time to time. However, for some these thoughts might feel constant and overwhelming and that is when you need to reach out but sometimes it's hard to know who to talk to.

If you are suffering with low mood and thoughts about su***de please speak to your GP.
https://www.healthystockport.co.uk/topic/mental-health-and-wellbeing

If you feel like you are experiencing a mental health crisis call 111 Option 2 to speak to a mental health professional.

If If there is a serious risk to life or physical injury, you should call 999 or go to A&E.