Eastmoor Health Centre

24/11/2025

As the weather turns colder, here are the ways in which you can keep yourself and others safe during cold periods:
🧣Check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you
🧣Check the weather forecast and the news
🧤Make sure you have sufficient food and medicine
🧣Take simple measures to reduce draughts at home
🧤Heat rooms you spend most time in, to 18˚C if you can
🧣Keep bedroom windows closed
🧤Wear multiple layers of thinner clothing
🧣If you're eligible, get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19
🧤Get help if needed. Call your GP Practice, NHS 111 or in an emergency 999

20/11/2025

Antibiotics don’t treat coughs, colds, or flu.

Rest, fluids, and paracetamol are usually the best medicine.

Find out more at https://orlo.uk/b1z5L

18/11/2025

🤧 Feeling under the weather? For illnesses like a cold or diarrhoea, try self care at home.

🩹 Make sure your medicine cabinet is stocked up to help treat common conditions or minor accidents and injuries at home.

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14/11/2025

14/11/2025

WORLD DIABETES DAY

With appropriate access to care and support for their well-being, everyone with Diabetes has the chance to live well. 430 million people living with diabetes are of working age. In the workplace, they face challenges such as stigma, discrimination, exclusion, anxiety and lack of access to care and support for their well-being. Employers must take action to create a safe, supportive and healthy work environment for people with diabetes and those at risk.

11/11/2025

08/11/2025

To ensure we have accurate information about all our patients who have served in the British Armed Forces, we are asking all veterans, regulars or reservests, to come forward and let us know. This is so that we can make sure you receive additional support which is available on the NHS to ex-service personnel.

A military veteran is someone who has served in the British Armed Forces for just one day or more. About 18,000 service personnel move back into civilian life every year and whilst most of these…

05/11/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day 💙

Let’s take a moment to check in with ourselves and each other. Stress affects us all — whether it’s work, health, relationships, or the unexpected. But you’re not alone, and there are ways to manage it:

✅ Breathe deeply
✅ Take a short walk
✅ Talk to someone you trust
✅ Try journaling or mindfulness
✅ Reach out for professional support if you need it

If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, speak to your GP, there are lots of services who can help you. Turning Point Talking Therapies in Wakefield offer a range of services to support your mental health. Find out more here

We offer a range of resources to help you with your mental health and wellbeing. Whether you are looking for self help tips or professional support, we are here to support.

01/11/2025

1st November marks the start of another Movember!

Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s su***de. Why don’t you take on the challenge this year and raise some money and awareness for a great cause? Find out more here https://uk.movember.com/.

Unite to take on mental health, su***de, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

23/10/2025

Michael knows the value of the home test kit for bowel screening. It’s simple, clean, and discreet.

Do it at home, post it back, and protect your health.

Screening could save your life. Visit https://orlo.uk/VpTGi to find out more.

18/10/2025

World Menopause Day - 18th October World Menopause Day is held every year on 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. The theme for World Menopause Day 2025 is Lifestyle Medicine. If the Menopause are something you are worried about or if you need advice, speak to your GP or visit https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/ to learn more.

NHS information on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopause symptoms, including types, benefits and risks and how to take it.