If you need medical help it’s important to know which NHS service is best suited for your needs.

For urgent medical advice, and to book out-of-hours GP appointments, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Call 999 for life threatening emergencies. ➡️ thinkwhichservice.co.uk

Two doses of the #MMR vaccine offer protection for life against #measles , #mumps and #rubella .
Are you and your loved ones protected? If you’re not sure, contact your GP about getting catch up jabs. More info: nhs.uk/MMR

If you have a non-life-threatening matter, head to your local MIU for urgent treatment or advice, without the long A&E wait times ⏰ MIUs are located at our community hospitals in Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Whitchurch, and Oswestry Health Centre.

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Did you know your local pharmacy is part of a brand-new scheme which allows patients to access appropriate treatment and expert healthcare advice for sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected bites, impetigo, shingles, and UTIs in women? ➡️️ thinkwhichservice.co.uk

Measles – are you protected? For lifelong protection, you need 2 doses of the #MMR vaccine.
If not, you could be at risk – if you need to get a catch up jab, contact your GP.

❗ If you need urgent medical help, #NHS 111 online can tell you what to do next, helping to keep #GP appointments and A&E free for those who need them most.

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Vaccines help to protect you and your child from many serious and potentially deadly diseases. This World Immunisation Week we are encouraging you to attend essential routine vaccines when invited ➡️ shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/news/parents-i…

Violence and abuse toward #NHS staff can have a devastating and lasting impact on their health and wellbeing. Please be kind and show respect. 🌈❤️

Are you eligible to top up your protection this spring? Watch to find out.

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

More info: nhs.uk/get- vaccine

If you’re struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, worry, low mood or other mental and emotional issues, you can access treatment without needing to see your GP.

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS Talking Therapies is open to people aged 16+ ➡️ mpft.nhs.uk/stwtt

As part of Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, we're reminding people of the symptoms & how to check themselves.

Most lumps or swellings in the scrotum are not in the testicle & are not a sign of cancer, but they should never be ignored. For information ➡️ macmillan.org.uk/dfsmedia/1a6f2…

If you receive an invitation, please take part in the #NationalDiabetesExperienceSurvey to help us understand what it is like living with diabetes today. What you say will improve experiences of self-management and NHS care. Find out more at diabetessurvey.co.uk
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It's #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth - the earlier bowel cancer is detected, the more treatable it's likely to be. Do you know how to spot the symptoms?

This World Immunisation Week we encourage you to attend essential routine vaccines when invited.

The HPV vaccine protects against human papillomavirus. It's recommended for children aged 12-13 years and those at higher risk from HPV.

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Don't forget to collect any medication before the Bank Holiday weekend! Get ready by ensuring you don't run out of important prescriptions.

If you need medical help it’s important to know which NHS service is best suited for your needs.

For urgent medical advice, and to book out-of-hours GP appointments, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Call 999 for life threatening emergencies. ➡️ thinkwhichservice.co.uk

‘The NHS #BowelCancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer. Detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to nine times more likely to survive.’

Listen to host, Dr Hilary Jones and guests discuss the importance of screening for Bowel Cancer ⬇️

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Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW) gained well-deserved national recognition for its work within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) arena at the first ever NHS England SEND Best Practice Conference held last month. Find out more ➡️ shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/news/shropshir…

If you’re immunosuppressed you might be eligible for the spring COVID- 19 vaccine!

Find out if you’re eligible and book here: nhs.uk/get-vaccine

Do you want to talk in private? All pharmacies now have a private consultation room.   

For faster treatment, Think #PharmacyFirst .

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