Lyn Health Centre

29/11/2025

Type 1 diabetes is where your body cannot make a hormone called insulin. This causes your blood sugar to get too high.

Type 1 diabetes can happen at any age and if left undiagnosed, it can be fatal. The most common symptoms are the 4 Ts: Toilet, Thirsty, Tired, Thinner.

If you think you or your child has any of these symptoms, ask for an urgent GP appointment or call 111.

Find out more: ️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes/symptoms/

28/11/2025

What is 16 Days of Action?

16 Days of Action is an annual campaign which takes place between 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and 10 December (World Human Rights Day). It’s a global call from organisations and individuals for an end to gender-based violence, and for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

Throughout the 16 days this year, organisations in Devon will be hosting a range of events and activities, details of which are below. Alongside these, a social media campaign is running which you can follow via 16 Days of Action Devon or by searching .

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28/11/2025

🎄 Lynton School Christmas Lunch 🎄

Come and enjoy a delicious traditional Christmas lunch followed by a warming Xmas pudding (Vegetarian option available). Join our friendly festive celebration for everyone aged 60+ in the Lynton & Lynmouth communities.

📅 Wednesday 10th December
⏰ 12:00 noon
💷 Cost: £5

Booking is essential!
📞 Call: 01271 445133
📧 Email: meryl@ageconcernnorthdevon.org.uk

We’re also excited to share that we are trialling a brand-new Lunch Club for people aged 60+ in Lynton & Lynmouth. If you’re interested in great food and good company, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Learn more: www.ageconcernnorthdevon.org.uk

Let’s celebrate the festive season together! 🎅✨

28/11/2025

1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. That’s a dad, uncle, brother, partner or best mate.

Prostate cancer is most common in men over the age of 50 or from a Black African or Caribbean background, but anyone with a prostate can get it.

This International Men's Day, check your risk in 30 seconds with Prostate Cancer UK's online risk checker and share with your loved ones.

https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

27/11/2025

Dental check-ups and treatments are FREE for pregnant women, and for a year after your baby’s birth. Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice.

https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/?WT.mc_ID=Partnerships_TTfT_Socialtoolkit

27/11/2025

25 November to 10 December 2025

26/11/2025

Colder weather can cause breathing problems if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Make sure you know how to look after yourself or someone else living with COPD.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/

26/11/2025

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer are common and can be caused by lots of things.

It’s important to be checked by a GP if things don’t feel normal for you, or if any symptoms change or get worse.

If your symptoms are caused by cancer, finding it earlier may make it easier to treat.

For more information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pancreatic-cancer/symptoms/

25/11/2025

🚭 Stop smoking today. Your future self will thank you!
Join thousands across Devon who’ve taken the first step toward a smoke-free life.
💬 Free 1:1 support
🧰 Practical tools
💊 NRT options
📞 To find out more Call 0800 122 3866 or visit the Stop For Life Devon website https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0n6yw60

24/11/2025

From UK Health Security Agency:

Flu cases are higher than usual for this time of year. 🤧 Here are some things you can do to stop the spread.

Having a vaccine is still the best protection against flu. 🛡️

Read our blog post to find out if you are eligible for a free vaccination: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/01/your-guide-to-whos-eligible-for-the-autumn-2025-flu-vaccine/

24/11/2025

Almost half a million people with long-term health conditions in the South West were unprotected from flu last winter. People are being urged to get their flu vaccine, as figures reveal uptake remains concerningly low among those most at risk. Visit: https://ow.ly/XKA750Xowvb

24/11/2025

The flu vaccine aims to protect children against the most common types of flu viruses.
Book your child’s flu vaccine via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/