The free NHS Healthy Living programme helps people feel confident in managing type 2 diabetes wherever they are.

Find out more at healthyliving.nhs.uk.

Researchers have found that a type of 3D eye scan can identify signs of Parkinson’s disease – up to 7 years before symptoms appear.

Read more about how the NHS is using data to help improve patient care.

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#WorldParkinsonsDay

It's #WorldParkinsonsDay .

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

Learn more about this condition.
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If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.

Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.

Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

Symptoms of bowel cancer can include blood in your poo and tummy pain or bloating.

Other health problems can cause similar symptoms – but it’s important to get them checked by a GP if you have any symptoms for 3 weeks or more.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. ➡️ nhs.uk/bloodpressure

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

The kit is automatically posted to everyone aged 56 to 74, and the programme is expanding to include those aged 50 to 55 by 2025.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

Sinusitis? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

Are your child's vaccines up to date?

If your child's not vaccinated, they’re not protected from illnesses like measles and whooping cough.

Find out more at nhs.uk/childhoodvacci….

‘We are not broken, we are unique’

Joe reflects on the unlimited potential of autistic people to succeed with the right support around them.

Our page has helpful info if you or someone you care about is autistic. nhs.uk/autism

#AutismAcceptanceWeek

Know your health rights this #WorldHealthDay .

If your GP refers you to a specialist, they’ll give you choices of where to go, based on what's best for you.

It's your Patient Choice.

Find out more 👇

Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

Find out more at nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf….

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice.

Know what is normal for you. Get to know your body and be aware of any new or concerning changes.

Read about symptoms. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but your pharmacist can detect it.

For your free NHS blood pressure check, just go to your pharmacy today. Think pharmacy first.

Must be 40 years or older and live in England, eligibility criteria apply.

➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

In this video, Adrian talks about what it’s like to navigate the workplace as someone who is autistic.

Our page has helpful info if you or someone you care about is autistic. nhs.uk/autism

#AutismAcceptanceWeek

Your next poo could save your life. Detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to nine times more likely to survive.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

April is #AdenomyosisAwarenessMonth .

Adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the womb starts growing into the muscle wall of the womb.

Find out more about symptoms and treatment options. nhs.uk/conditions/ade…

Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears.

More than 360,000 MMR vaccinations have been delivered already this year, helping to protect people from becoming seriously unwell from measles.

Find out more. ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…

Autism is a spectrum. This means every autistic person is different.

Rosalind, who is autistic, explains that there are some practical things that other people can do to help her feel more comfortable.

For more information, visit nhs.uk/autism.

#AutismAcceptanceWeek

With the NHS App it's easy find your local NHS services. So you can manage your health while barely lifting a finger.

Find out more at nhs.uk/app