This Grand National weekend, pharmacists can provide advice and treatment for a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries – no appointment needed. Think Pharmacy First.

Mersey Care NHS FT 🏳️‍🌈 Aintree Racecourse #GrandNational #PharmacyFirst

Cases of childhood infections like measles and whooping cough are rising - but they can be prevented. Immunisation is the best defence for children against many illnesses.
Check your child’s red book or contact their GP to be sure they are up to date.

nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

Top up your protection this spring! Getting your COVID-19 vaccine means your symptoms will be milder & you’ll recover faster if you catch COVID-19.

The national booking system will open this Monday 15th April for those who are eligible.

More info: nhs.uk/get-vaccine

If you have a minor cut or wound from a fall at the races, walk in centres can help. Use NHS 111 online or call NHS 111 to get assessed and directed to the right care.

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.

For support and advice⬇️
nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

#EveryMindMatters

The Living Well Service is in these locations today from 10:30 - 16:00 offering all routine UK immunisations including MMR.

Find out more: bit.ly/3Ywzf91

Lewis Wright, a 13 year old from Sefton, won the Child Hero award at the 2024 NHS England National SEND Awards for introducing sensory boxes to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Listen to a poem about Lewis’ experiences of visiting hospital.

Read more: cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/posts/merseysi…

For seven common conditions - where appropriate, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine, if needed, without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf… #PharmacyFirst

Have fun at the Grand National this weekend and stay safe!

Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right treatment and advice.
➡️ 111.nhs.uk

Mersey Care NHS FT 🏳️‍🌈 Aintree Racecourse #GrandNational

If you experience any of these symptoms for three weeks or more contact your GP practice. Finding bowel cancer earlier makes it far easier to treat and could save our life. Don't put it off!

#BowelCancerAwarnessMonth

The Living Well Service is in these locations today from 10:30 - 16:00 offering all routine UK immunisations including MMR.

Find out more: bit.ly/3Ywzf91

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim colleagues, allies, friends and communities marking the end of Ramadan.

Wishing everyone a blessed, happy and peaceful Eid Al-Fitr.

#EidMubarak #EidAlFitr

Have fun this Grand National weekend and stay safe! Please take care of yourself and those around you. If you need help, the NHS is here for you. Mersey Care NHS FT 🏳️‍🌈 Aintree Racecourse #GrandNational

Dr Ash Bassi, Consultant Gastroenterologist @sthknhs urges people who have received their bowel screening kit to complete it and return it.

Detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to 9 times more likely to be successfully treated.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

Life changes like moving home can affect our ability to connect with others.

Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

For more support and advice⬇️
nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

#EveryMindMatters

Immunisation is the safest way to protect children against many illnesses. Is your child protected? 🧒

More info: nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

The Living Well Service will be in these locations today (Wednesday 10th April) from 10:30 - 16:00. It’s here to support you with routine UK immunisations, physical health checks, and your mental wellbeing.

Find out more and when the service is near you: bit.ly/3Ywzf91

Your next poo could save your life. So, if you’ve received a #BowelCancer testing kit through the post, don’t
forget to send it back.

Find out more: nhs.uk/bowel

#BowelCancer AwarnessMonth

The Living Well Service will be in these locations today (Tuesday 9th April) from 10:30 - 16:00 It’s here to support you with routine UK immunisations, physical health checks, and your mental wellbeing.

Find out more and when the service is near you: bit.ly/3Ywzf91

Researchers at the University of Manchester are asking people who have smoked throughout pregnancy to fill out a survey aimed at helping women to quit smoking.

To take part please follow this link to the survey: qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_3W…