NHS Advice

We all have times when we feel low, anxious or overwhelmed. But little things, like talking to a friend or taking a moment to breathe, can help us feel much better. The NHS Every Mind Matters website is able to show you simple and practical ways to ease anxiety, manage stress, lift your mood and sle

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Many of us are young at heart, aren’t we? To help residents to stay active and able, we need to support them to care for their bodies in different ways as their body changes. This Find Your Active Fall-Proof strength and balance plan hope to reassure residents that as their bodies change, they are s

If you see someone with any of the signs or symptoms of a stroke, remember to Act F.A.S.T. F – Face (has their face fallen on one side?), A – Arms (can they raise both arms and keep them there?), S – Speech (is it slurred?) and T – Time to call 999. nhs.uk/actFAST

Would you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Know what to do in these emergencies and help spread the word this #HeartMonth #shoeburyness #southendonsea #southendeastpcn

Here are some simple things we can all do to help stop #flu spreading: 🏡 Try to stay at home if you’re unwell 😷 Wear a mask if you have to go out when poorly 🧼 Regularly wash your hands 🤧 Catch coughs & sneezes in a tissue 🌬 Let fresh air in when possible

Struggling with anxiety or panic attacks? Talking therapies could help you; you can access talking therapies online and over the phone as well as face to face. Find out more here.

When a stroke strikes remember F.A.S.T for the signs. 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? It’s Time to call 999. The faster you act the better their chances. nhs.uk/actFAST

Recent data from @AlzResearchUK shows only a third of UK adults know there are things they can do to help reduce their risk of dementia, and stopping smoking is one of them. https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/brits-failing-tolook-after-our-brains-as-more-than-9-out-of-10-of-us-could-bedoing-more/

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, the thought it could be cancer can play on your mind. But most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer. Finding out sooner is always better. Contact your GP practice #HelpUsHelpYou