Today is the very first National Advance Care Plan Day 🏡Get your house in order by making decisions about the care you wish to receive in later years or in an emergency.
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#TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters #BecauseYourLastDaysMatter #DMAW24 Advance Care Plan Day 2024 #AdvanceCarePlan

Join us as we celebrate International Nurses Day #IND2024 with parkrun UK.

Register for your local parkrun and take part on 11 May.

➡️ parkrun.org.uk/register/

One in 11 children and young people in the UK are living with asthma, but would you know how to help someone having an asthma attack?

Find out more this World Asthma Day

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The way we talk about death, dying and grief matters, and it’s important that the language used by healthcare professionals is compassionate and clear.

Take the Talking Matters Quiz at buff.ly/3UjJUT2.

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#BecauseYourLastDaysMatter #DMAW24

Would you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

Know what to do in these emergencies and help spread the word.

It’s #DeafAwarenessWeek . Here are some communication tips to help you #BeDeafAware .

It's important to remember to ask the person you’re communicating with what their preferences are, and if they have any tips they find helpful.

For more advice, visit rnid.org.uk/information-an….

If you’re having problems with your mental health there are a range of helpline services available.

You can find your local helpline number here ▶️england.nhs.uk/north-west/our…

Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite, and if you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice today.

Cervical screening saves lives. For more information visit nhs.uk/cervicalscreen….

ℹ️ COVID SPRING BOOSTERS

Get your Covid spring booster at our drop in clinics - no appointment needed! (eligibility applies).

See info, eligibility criteria and clinic dates: blackpool.gov.uk/Vaccinations

Find more ways to get your Covid vaccinations: nhs.uk/covidvaccinati…

🏃Get active this spring!

🟢 See Active Blackpool’s classes and facilities ⤏ nhs.uk/BetterHealth

🟣 Find home workout videos, tips and info from the NHS ⤏ tinyurl.com/GetActiveNHS

🟢 Start your couch to 5K ⤏ journey tinyurl.com/NHS-5K

❤ Do you know your numbers?

Get your blood pressure, pulse and cholesterol checked today (Sat 4 May) at Bickerstaffe Square, outside Sainsburys.

Pop along anytime 10am-4pm.

It only takes around 10 minutes. No appointment needed!

For more info, visit: blackpool.gov.uk/KnowYourNumbers

Today we join Dying Matters to encourage conversations around death & dying. Book onto our Our Compassionate Fylde Coast Community sessions for the confidence and skills to hold these important conversations buff.ly/4dkW3jb
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#TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters #BecauseYourLastDaysMatter #DMAW24

Opening times may vary today.

💊 Pharmacy – lots of pharmacies are open over the Bank Holiday weekend for treatment and advice for minor illnesses.
💻 NHS 111 – go online to NHS 111 - This is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
🦶 Walk-in Centres

Life changes like starting a new job can affect our ability to connect with others Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

#EveryMindMatters

it's International Day of the Midwife, an opportunity to celebrate the work of this incredible group of colleagues.
One of our midwives, Michelle, talks about what her career has meant to her. Thank you to all our midwives for everything you do! buff.ly/3Uy1jrs
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As part of Maternal Mental Health Awareness week our teams have been sharing resources, information and groups for those who may need help.

One app the team encourages new parents or caregivers to download is 'Baby Buddy'.
Find out more here: buff.ly/3dKghDc

This bank holiday if your child starts to feel unwell the Alder Heys symptom checker is a great tool for parents along side NHS 111.

Find the children's symptom checker here: buff.ly/44eMtZv

Are you going away over the bank holiday?

Prepare now with a small first aid kit in your car for emergencies. When possible your first aid kit should be locked and kept in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.

If you need urgent dental treatment over the bank holiday, contact your usual dentist.

If you cannot contact your dentist or don't have one, please call 0300 1234 010 for Lancashire services.

Not sure if it’s an Emergency?….here’s some help…… nhs.uk/nhs-services/u…