Saffron Health

27/03/2026

27/03/2026

27/03/2026

Your next step to feeling brighter could be helping someone else 💙
This Social Prescribing Day (Thursday 26 March 2026), why not explore a new volunteering opportunity through Joy and LPT?

Giving your time can boost your own wellbeing, build confidence, ease loneliness, and make a real difference to others in your community.

Whether you want to support local groups, share a skill, or simply lend a friendly hand, volunteering is a powerful way to strengthen both your wellbeing and someone else’s.

👉 Visit www.llrjoy.com, type in your postcode, and discover volunteering opportunities and community support local to you.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) has a range of volunteering opportunities available including gardening, gym support, voluntary drivers and talk and listen volunteers.

👉 Visit https://lptnhs.com/4880dKg

26/03/2026

Brighter days can start with just one step. 🌤️

Today is Social Prescribing Day (Thursday 26 March 2026), discover how local activities, groups, volunteering roles and wellbeing support can help you feel more connected, uplifted and in control of your health.

Meet Joy, your easy way to find local support across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a friendly group, practical help or ways to boost your wellbeing, Joy brings everything together in one place so you can find what’s right for you.

Social prescribing has been shown to reduce people's need to visit their GP, go into hospital and reduce the likelihood of ending up in A&E. The more we can do to connect and sort out issues like loneliness, debt, stress or housing challenges means we can get our lives back on track.

👉 Visit www.llrjoy.com and type in your postcode to find activities, groups and support close to home.

Your next positive change could be just around the corner. 🌟

23/03/2026

Every cigarette takes around 20 minutes off your life.
Get your free NHS Personal Quit Plan today.
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

23/03/2026

20/03/2026

MenB needs close and prolonged contact to spread, such as living in the same household
or intimate contact such as kissing or sharing drinks and vapes.

It is not as contagious as other infections like measles or COVID-19.

Learn more about meningitis, including how to spot it and when to get help if you need it.

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/

18/03/2026

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent.
It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.
Get more info from http://nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

18/03/2026

Do you, or someone you care for, have any medicines that are unused and unwanted?
Please take them to a pharmacy so they can be disposed of safely.
This will also help reduce the risk of an accidental overdose in children or people who may be confused, or in someone who is temporarily distressed.
Find out more: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/news/amnesty-declared-for-medicines-safety/

17/03/2026

Looking to find free/low-cost ways to stay physically active? Well look no further! 🏃

The Let's Get Moving for Less page has loads of different budget-friendly activities and ideas to get you moving throughout 2026! 🤸‍♀️

Find something for you: https://ow.ly/PSEt50YgV9a

17/03/2026

16/03/2026

👀 Appeal: We're on the lookout for support this Easter 🙏
🐣 Could you make a donation to our appeal or arrange your own collection of chocolate treats to be unwrapped by children and adults experiencing ?

We'll be gifting eggs to everyone currently experiencing homelessness and living in our temporary accommodation, helping them to feel to their local community.

If you can help, we'd love to hear from you! Please email jessamynwitthaus@actionhomeless.org.uk