Harriet Prior New NHS data has shown a surge in online searches for NHS advice on common childhood illnesses during 2024. Five of the ten most visited health conditions on the NHS website last year mostly affect children. Please click the link below for more information: NHS England » Searches for NHS advice on childhood illnesses surge … Read more
Hundreds of thousands more people will be sent a home-testing kit that can help to detect signs of bowel cancer, as the NHS expands its lifesaving screening programme to those aged 50 in England. Please click the link below for more information: NHS England » NHS rolls out lifesaving home testing for bowel cancer to … Read more
NHS staff have delivered almost a quarter of a million more flu vaccinations so far this winter compared to the same period last year. A total of nearly 18 million were given between 1 September 2024 and 5 January 2025. While the national vaccination booking system has now closed, those eligible can still get protected … Read more
New data shows almost 2 million referrals were made to NHS Talking Therapies last year, with more than 1.2m people starting treatment. Figures show 9 in 10 people were given mental health support within six weeks of referral to the service. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, please do come forward for help. … Read more
The Environment Agency has delivered a flood warning service for England for almost 30 years. The service provides over 1.6 million people with real-time flood warnings and alerts. The EA is improving its flood warning service in 2025, and we need volunteers to test it before we launch the new service to the public. We … Read more
Cervical screening, which used to be called smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. It’s offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64. You’ll get a letter in the post inviting you to make an appointment. How often you are invited … Read more
Find out how to access NHS mental health services and where to get urgent help. Please click the link below. https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services
Reducing alcohol consumption can be a really good strategy to reduce weight, increase energy, improve your health, and save money. Drinking less may reduce your chances of high blood pressure. With the right help, it’s easier than you think. Please click the link below for more information. Drink less – Better Health – NHS
When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You’ll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. It’s never too late to quit and it’s easier to stop smoking with the right support. Why not start by downloading the free NHS Quit Smoking app to track your progress and get daily motivation? You … Read more