If you live with a long-term health condition, you could save money on your prescriptions.

Find out if you can get free prescriptions by using the eligibility checker: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check

If you’re over 40, we recommend you get your blood pressure tested at least every five years.

You can do this yourself if you have a monitor at home, or as part of an NHS health check, at some workplaces, a pharmacy or your GP practice. nhs.uk/bloodpressure

We’d like to send our best wishes to Sikh NHS colleagues and all Londoners who are celebrating the birth of the Khalsa #Vaisakhi .

We wish you a prosperous year ahead. 🌾💙

Please remember to use NHS services wisely this weekend in London to ensure our London Ambulance Service colleagues can get help to those who need it most. 👇

Feeling lonely? Let’s talk about it.

It’s normal to feel lonely, like when starting something new. But there are things you can do to help.

Loneliness is a part of life. Let’s talk about it. nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

#EveryMindMatters

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting health visitors, school nurses and other #teamCNO colleagues from Whittington Health NHS Trust's Haringey Universal Children’s Service. Thank you for all you do to support the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families in Haringey.

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK.

If you have any of these symptoms for three weeks or more, it’s important to get them checked by your GP.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

Do you know the early signs of a heart attack?

It can be easy to dismiss these signs but it’s never too early to call 999 and check.

If you’re struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions, NHS Talking Therapies can help.

You can refer yourself free and confidentially. nhs.uk/talk

Is your child up to date with their vaccinations?

Make sure you check their Red Book or contact your GP surgery to find out & book in any missed doses.

More info: nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

Remember F.A.S.T for the signs of a stroke:

😕 Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
💪 Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
🗣 Speech – is it slurred?
⏰️ Time to call 999.

nhs.uk/actFAST

If it wasn’t for the donors, I wouldn’t be here today.'

Chanel was diagnosed with sickle cell at nine months old after being rushed to hospital for an emergency blood transfusion.

To this day, Chanel still receives seven units of blood every five weeks at St George's NHS FT.

“It’s pretty awesome working with my brother and seeing him in a senior role treating serious conditions.”

Bakhtar and Bilal were inspired to be doctors by their father. Now, they work side-by-side in one of London’s emergency departments.

#NationalSiblingsDay2024

We’d like to wish our Muslim NHS colleagues and all Londoners marking #EidAlFitr —Eid Mubarak!

We wish you a blessed and joyous time celebrating with family, friends and neighbours.

#EidMubarak

If you’re over 40, you could be one of millions with high blood pressure without knowing it. Left untreated, it can pose significant health risks.

Find a local pharmacy offering a free blood pressure check, without needing to book. nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

If you’re 56-64 and registered with a GP in England, the NHS will send you a #BowelCancer testing kit.

Catching bowel cancer early reduces your chances of getting seriously ill or dying. So put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. Find out more: nhs.uk/bowel

Feeling lonely? Let’s talk about it.

It’s normal to feel lonely, like when starting something new. But there are things you can do to help.

Loneliness is a part of life. Let’s talk about it. nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

#EveryMindMatters

Smiles all round from one-year-old Esmé and her mum Rae. 🩷

Esmé had a pacemaker fitted Evelina London when she was just one-week-old. In two weeks time, Rae is running the TCS London Marathon for Evelina London Children's Charity.

Good luck Rae! 🏃🙌

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