Stoptober is here: stopping smoking starts today The aim is simple: stay smoke-free for 28 days. Why 28 days? Because if you stop smoking for the 28 days of Stoptober, you’re five times more likely to quit for good. Getting the right support can make quitting easier too. Free expert support from a local Stop Smoking … Continued
Stoptober 2026: Letโs quit smoking together Stoptober is coming this October, and it could be the month you decide to stop smoking. Every year, thousands of people take part in Stoptober. Millions of people have already used the campaign to help them quit smoking. This year, the message is simple: Letโs quit smoking together. You … Continued
Organ Donation Week: one decision could be life-saving Organ Donation Week runs from 21 to 27 September 2026. More thanย 8,000 people in the UK are waiting for a transplant. For many of them, a transplant could be life-saving. For others, it could mean a chance to live a healthier, fuller life. Most of us would … Continued
Is your health making it hard for you to work? Sometimes health problems like stress, back pain or long-term conditions make it hard to stay in work or return to work. If youโre finding it a struggle, a free NHS service called WorkWell can help you. How does it work? You can refer yourself to … Continued
World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: Start the Conversation Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year marks the final year of the three-year โChanging the Narrative on Suicideโ campaign. The campaign is led by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). It aims to change how we talk about suicide and make it easier for people to … Continued
Flu vaccines: one small jab to protect against flu Flu is more than a bad cold. It can leave you ill for days and can sometimes lead to serious illness, hospital treatment or even death. Flu can hit harder if you already have a health problem. Thatโs why the NHS offers free flu vaccines to … Continued
Itโs Vaccine Season: protect yourself and others Vaccines help protect us from serious illness. They also help protect people who are more at risk. If you are offered a vaccine, please take up the offer. This autumn, you may be offered a vaccine because of your age, your health, pregnancy or where you live. Some … Continued
Whatever your plans this Bank Holiday, know where to get help We hope youโre looking forward to the Bank Holiday weekend. Itโs theย last long weekend before Christmas! Whether youโre heading out, seeing family and friends, or taking it easy, we want to help you stay well. If you do become poorly while we’re closed, there … Continued
HPV self-testing: a new way to help prevent cervical cancer Cervical screening saves lives. The best way to protect yourself is still to go for cervical screening when you are invited. Fromย 25 August 2026, the NHS is introducing HPV self-testing. This is a new way to help people who have missed their cervical screening. It … Continued
Always counting how many tablets you have left? Ask a different question When you think about your repeat prescription, you might ask yourself โhow many tablets have I got left?โ or โwhen will my medicine run out?โ Instead, try asking: ๐๏ธ โWhen can I reorder?โ Knowing when you can reorder gives you time to get your request in … Continued
