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04/03/2026

Childhood obesity is rising rapidly, particularly among children of primary school age. It leaves them with life-long risks such as a greater risk of issues such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Now is the time to take action.

This is how to help:
▪ Increase exercise – think about joining a club or team
▪ Get out for walks with your family to increase your steps
▪ Choose snacks such as fruit and raw vegetables instead of processed foods
▪ Control portions at meal times
▪ Aim for five portions of fruit and vegetables per day

Every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive.

This World Obesity Day – find out how you can support change
👉 https://www.worldobesityday.org/

04/03/2026

HPV is not just about cervical cancer, the vaccine helps to protect against many other cancers.

Who is eligible for the HPV vaccine?
▪ Year 8 schoolchildren (usually aged 12 and 13) are given the HPV vaccine through the school immunisation programme.
▪ If a child misses their HPV vaccine at school, they can catch up with the vaccine through their school or GP practice and remain eligible to receive it until they turn 25.
▪ Gay, bis*xual and other men who have s*x with men (GBMSM) can have the vaccine up to and including 45 years of age from specialist s*xual health services and/or HIV clinics regardless of risk, s*xual behaviour or disease status.

It is important for all girls who have received the HPV vaccine to also have regular cervical screening once they reach 25.

Help protect yourself. Lets stop HPV cancers together.

03/03/2026

Endometriosis can affect everyone differently; some people may have transient symptoms and some may struggle to cope day to day. If you suspect you have this condition or it’s interfering with your ability to live a normal life, please make an appointment with your GP.

Common symptoms include:
▪ Pelvic pain
▪ Disruptive, painful periods
▪ Pain during/after s*x
▪ Bloating around periods
▪ Bowel difficulties
▪ Fatigue combined with the above

👉You can find out more here: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/what-is-endometriosis

03/03/2026

You’re up to 3x more likely to quit smoking with the right support.

Download the free app today.

The power to quit is in your hands! ⚡

👉 Visit: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

02/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to put this terrible disease in the spotlight and help raise its profile. Over 7,000 women are diagnosed every year, with two-thirds at a late stage when it’s harder to treat.

Let’s help to raise awareness of the symptoms and improve survival rates. If you have any concerns, or any symptoms, please don’t hesitate to make an appointment with your GP today.

Watch this video to discover more!

At the moment, only 3 per cent of women in the UK are very confident at spotting a symptom of ovarian cancer. Help us raise awareness of the symptoms of ovar...

02/03/2026

We’re proud to support Hestia’s UK SAYS NO MORE campaign during to raise awareness of bringing and end to domestic abuse and s*xual violence.

Say ‘NO MORE’ to domestic abuse and s*xual violence.

👉Find out more > https://www.hestia.org/no-more-week-2026

UK SAYS NO MORE

01/03/2026

On Zero Discrimination Day, 1st March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life with dignity.

Around the world, people living with and affected by HIV still face stigma and discrimination in healthcare centers, workplaces and communities.

This blocks access to HIV services and put lives at risk.

Putting is the only path to .

👉 For more info, visit: https://www.unaids.org/en/2026-zero-discrimination-day

28/02/2026

300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease.

Rare Disease Day is the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases, observed annually on the last day of February.

The primary goal of this campaign is to increase awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their influence on the lives of families living with these conditions.

👉To find out more, visit: https://www.rarediseaseday.org/

The Official Campaign Video of Rare Disease Day 2026- Learn more and get involved!👉 https://www.rarediseaseday.org/

27/02/2026

Between 2017 and 2019, was the 7th most common cancer-related cause of death in the UK, and 4th most common in men.

In 2015, 59% of cases in the UK cases were preventable.

Learn more about how persistent heartburn could be here 👉 heartburncanceruk.org

26/02/2026

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26/02/2026

This year the NHS has introduced protection against chickenpox into the childhood programme - with the MMRV vaccine protecting children against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox in a single jab.

Check your children are up to date with their recommended vaccinations and book an appointment through your GP practice when invited - it’s quick, it’s free, and it could save their life.

25/02/2026

Heartburn isn’t harmless, and can lead to the development of , the only known precursor of Oesophageal Cancer (oesophageal adenocarcinoma).

The symptoms of are not obvious and can be mistaken for other health problems.

If you notice any of the symptoms above, such as or persistent , for three weeks or more. and contact your GP🩺

⚠ Learn more about these symptoms and how you can beat the burn here 👉 heartburncanceruk.org