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Struggling with hay fever? You’re not alone 🌼Hay fever is a common allergic reaction to pollen that can cause sneezing, ...
24/06/2026

Struggling with hay fever? You’re not alone 🌼

Hay fever is a common allergic reaction to pollen that can cause sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy eyes and throat, and coughing 🤧

While there’s no cure, there are lots of ways to manage your symptoms and feel more comfortable 👍

Simple things that can help include:
• Keeping windows and doors closed when pollen levels are high
• Showering and changing clothes after being outdoors
• Wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes from pollen 🌤️

A pharmacist can also help by recommending treatments such as antihistamines, nasal sprays or eye drops to ease your symptoms 💊

If your symptoms are severe or not improving with treatment, it’s important to speak to your GP for further advice 👨‍⚕️

Find out more:
NHS hay fever: https://ow.ly/bPYk50ZeAZ5
Hay fever treatments: https://ow.ly/Kph750ZeAYN

The Met Office has issued extreme heat warnings as temperatures are expected to rise significantly across parts of the U...
23/06/2026

The Met Office has issued extreme heat warnings as temperatures are expected to rise significantly across parts of the UK, with the potential for record-breaking June temperatures.
Hot weather can affect anyone, but older people, young children, pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions are particularly at risk.

To stay safe:
☀️ Keep out of the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm)
💧 Drink plenty of water and avoid becoming dehydrated
🏠 Keep your home as cool as possible by closing curtains and blinds
👒 Wear loose, light-coloured clothing and a hat when outdoors
👵 Check on older relatives, neighbours and vulnerable friends
🚑 Seek medical advice if you or someone else becomes unwell due to the heat

Please take care of yourself and others during this period of hot weather.

For the latest forecasts and weather warnings, visit the Met Office:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2026/red-extreme-heat-warning-issued-with-june-temperature-records-forecast-to-break

We know plans can change, or you might no longer need your appointment. If that happens, please let us know as soon as y...
22/06/2026

We know plans can change, or you might no longer need your appointment. If that happens, please let us know as soon as you can, even at the last minute.

You can cancel your appointment:

• By clicking the link in your SMS appointment reminder
• Online via our website or the NHS App
• By phoning us

When you cancel your appointment, we can give the slot to another patient, and it helps our team stay match-ready!

📢 Our June Newsletter is now available!Take a look at the latest updates from Sheerwater Health Centre, including:✅ Meet...
22/06/2026

📢 Our June Newsletter is now available!

Take a look at the latest updates from Sheerwater Health Centre, including:

✅ Meet some of our healthcare team
✅ Practice updates and statistics
✅ Opening times and appointment information
✅ NHS App guidance
✅ Pharmacy First information
✅ Patient Participation Group (PPG) updates

We hope you find it useful and informative.

💙 Thank you for being part of our practice community.

The Met Office has issued extreme heat warnings as temperatures are expected to rise significantly across parts of the U...
22/06/2026

The Met Office has issued extreme heat warnings as temperatures are expected to rise significantly across parts of the UK, with the potential for record-breaking June temperatures.

Hot weather can affect anyone, but older people, young children, pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions are particularly at risk.

To stay safe:
☀️ Keep out of the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm)
💧 Drink plenty of water and avoid becoming dehydrated
🏠 Keep your home as cool as possible by closing curtains and blinds
👒 Wear loose, light-coloured clothing and a hat when outdoors
👵 Check on older relatives, neighbours and vulnerable friends
🚑 Seek medical advice if you or someone else becomes unwell due to the heat

Please take care of yourself and others during this period of hot weather.

For the latest forecasts and weather warnings, visit the Met Office:
https://ow.ly/czrS50Zf7BU

💧 Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy 💧As temperatures rise, it's important to make sure you're drinking enough fluids throughou...
22/06/2026

💧 Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy 💧

As temperatures rise, it's important to make sure you're drinking enough fluids throughout the day.

Signs of dehydration can include:
🚰 Thirst
😴 Feeling tired or fatigued
🤕 Headaches
😕 Confusion
🚽 Passing urine less often or darker urine

Most adults should aim for 6–8 glasses of fluid a day, although individual needs may vary.

Good hydration doesn't just come from water – tea, coffee, milk, squash, fruit juice, soups, and water-rich foods such as melon, cucumber, oranges, strawberries and yoghurt can all help.

Remember to check in on older relatives, friends and neighbours, who may be more vulnerable to dehydration during warmer weather.

☀️ Stay cool, stay hydrated and look after yourself this summer.

Looking after your baby or toddler’s teeth starts earlier than you might think 💙You should begin brushing your child’s t...
22/06/2026

Looking after your baby or toddler’s teeth starts earlier than you might think 💙

You should begin brushing your child’s teeth as soon as their first milk tooth appears. This helps build a healthy routine and protects their teeth from decay 👍

For babies and toddlers up to age 3:
• Brush twice a day – last thing at night and once more during the day
• Use a smear of toothpaste (about the size of a grain of rice) with at least 1,000ppm fluoride
• Gently brush all teeth and gums, even if it’s just a little at first 🪥

For children aged 3–6:
• Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste
• Help them brush until they’re confident (usually around age 7)
• Encourage them to spit out toothpaste and not swallow it 👍

It’s also important to limit sugary foods and drinks, as these can lead to tooth decay. Water and milk are the best choices for healthy teeth 🥛

Starting good habits early can make a big difference to your child’s oral health as they grow 💫

Find out more:
Baby & toddler teeth care: https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/

Cervical screening can save lives 💙Cervical screening (previously called a smear test) is a quick and simple test that c...
19/06/2026

Cervical screening can save lives 💙

Cervical screening (previously called a smear test) is a quick and simple test that checks the health of your cervix and helps prevent cervical cancer 👍

It’s offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64, with invitations sent every 5 years 📅

The test doesn’t check for cancer itself – it looks for a virus called HPV, which can cause changes to the cells in your cervix. These changes can be treated early to stop cancer developing 💉

At your appointment, a small sample of cells is taken from your cervix by a nurse or doctor. It only takes a few minutes, and you’ll be supported throughout to make you as comfortable as possible 🤝

Even if you feel well and have no symptoms, it’s important to attend your screening when invited – it’s one of the best ways to protect your health 💙

Find out more:
Cervical screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

Looking for a simple way to boost your health and support a good cause?Taking part in a walking challenge like “My WALK ...
18/06/2026

Looking for a simple way to boost your health and support a good cause?

Taking part in a walking challenge like “My WALK IT” can help improve your physical and mental wellbeing – while also raising awareness of Crohn’s and Colitis. 🚶

You don’t need to be an athlete – you can pick your distance and choose to do it in a day, a few weeks or the whole month of June. Every step you take is one towards a future free of IBD

Join here:
https://crohns-colitis-uk.sync.giving/mywalkit-2026/?utm_source=Social+Media&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=My+WALK+IT&utm_id=Redmoor+Health

Know your skin. It could save your life 💙Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but spotting the signs...
17/06/2026

Know your skin. It could save your life 💙

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but spotting the signs early can make a big difference to treatment and outcomes 👍

A helpful way to check your moles is the ABCDE checklist:
• A – Asymmetry: one half doesn’t match the other
• B – Border: edges are irregular, ragged or blurred
• C – Colour: uneven or multiple shades
• D – Diameter: larger than 6mm (about the size of a pencil eraser)
• E – Evolving: changing in size, shape, colour or feeling (e.g. itching or bleeding)

You should contact your GP if:
• a mole becomes painful, itchy, inflamed, bleeding or crusty
• you notice a new or unusual mark or lump that doesn’t go away
• a mole changes or looks different from others

Melanoma can appear anywhere on the body, not just sun-exposed areas, so it’s important to check your skin regularly 👀

Find out more:
Melanoma skin cancer: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/melanoma-skin-cancer/
Non-melanoma skin cancer: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/non-melanoma-skin-cancer/what-is-non-melanoma-skin-cancer/

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