Today is the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek This year’s theme is all about movement and how important it is for your mental health.???? This can be something as simple as going for a walk or even dancing in your living room! ??https://t.co/69b7NpcKqW pic.twitter.com/w8eUK93ZtE — Welsh Government Health and Social Care (@WGHealthandCare) May 13, 2024 […]
Lyme disease is spread by ticks and can be a serious condition if not treated early. If you find one on your body, remove the whole tick carefully. If you get a red circular rash on your skin, or develop flu-like symptoms visit your GP or nhsinform.scot/lyme-disease for more info. […]
Consider doing some physical activity you enjoy. It could be as simple as a walk in a local park with some close friends or why not join a Walking for Health group in your area to get active and meet new people? To find out more, visit https://t.co/IVUYGa1sBJ pic.twitter.com/QVgdaOOL2f — Public Health Agency (@publichealthni) May […]
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us. This could be as simple as taking a walk in nature, prioritising our sleep or opening up to a friend. Our little thing, if we keep doing it, will make […]
With over 400 people waiting on a kidney transplant in Scotland, the living donation programme remains an important part of increasing donation and transplantation rates. Find out more at livingdonation.scot […]
Breastfeeding offers babies the best start in life and can be a very rewarding experience for mothers. For more information on the benefits of breastfeeding or to find out how you can support a breastfeeding mum visit https://t.co/lv7W7EqSgw pic.twitter.com/Ru3u5LIhrd — Public Health Agency (@publichealthni) April 27, 2024 […]
You know you want to quit. We know you can. Find the support that’s right for you: Get free expert help from your local stop smoking service Swap to a vape Use stop smoking aids such as patches and gum Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app. You can quit smoking. For more support, search […]
Nobody likes exams. But some teens find them particularly stressful and difficult. If you have a teen prepping for exams now, check out this handy list of support sources that Parent Club have put together to help your teen (and you!) cope with exam stress. For more info, visit www.parentclub.scot/articles/how-cope-exam-stress […]
Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer for both men and women in Northern Ireland. It is more common in older people, especially men. For more info on bowel cancer and screening, visit https://t.co/GDtiYsankB#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/cJSLukboMj — Public Health Agency (@publichealthni) April 21, 2024 […]
It’s #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth. People living in Scotland aged 50 to 74 are sent a home bowel screening test every two years. The test can be done in the privacy of your home and returned using the pre-paid envelope provided. To find out more, visit https://t.co/uNfV8hdboi pic.twitter.com/KYImZXldSc — Public Health Scotland (@P_H_S_Official) April 10, 2024 […]