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21/04/2026

21/04/2026

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.

It’s important to know what’s normal for your body – if you notice anything unusual, or any changes that haven’t gone away, talk to your doctor.

In most cases, it won’t be cancer – but if it is, getting diagnosed early when treatment is more likely to be successful can make a real difference.

Share this post to raise awareness of the most common symptoms of testicular cancer.

21/04/2026

There’s no safe time and no safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy.

Drymester encourages parents – and those around them – to go alcohol-free during pregnancy to help give babies the best possible start in life 💛

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a range of lifelong disabilities affecting learning, behaviour and wellbeing.
If you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all.

Click the link in the comment for more info.

15/04/2026

Have you or someone you know been affected by hernias? We want to hear from you.

We’re inviting feedback from:
• Patients waiting for or who’ve had treatment
• Family members supporting someone through treatment
• NHS professionals
• Organisations or community groups (including VCFSEs)
• Patient voice groups
• Members of the public

Share your thoughts and help shape future decisions by completing our survey (link in comments).

15/04/2026

Every day moments feel even better when the people we love are there to share them.

If you’re thinking about quitting smoking, you don’t have to do it alone. The Smoke Free App gives you 24/7 access to trained stop smoking advisors and helps you monitor your health improvements as well as money saved. Get it free for 6 months if you live in Greater Manchester (T&Cs apply). Visit the link in the comments.

Start today and give yourself more of life’s moments with the people that matter. 💛

Download the Smoke Free app.

15/04/2026

13/04/2026

April is IBS Awareness Month.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

It can be very frustrating to live with and have a big impact on your everyday life.

Find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/

13/04/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

👉www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

13/04/2026

MMRV is part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing MMR vaccine.

Vaccination the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness & protect children as they grow.

Your GP will be in touch when your child is due their appointment

➡️ nhs.uk/mmrv

11/04/2026

Not all medicines are equal

⏱️ Some need to be taken at a certain time
🍽️ Some need to be taken with food
🍂 Some may interact with herbal remedies

11/04/2026

11/04/2026

Scarlet fever is common in young children and is usually mild, but it’s important to get it treated so it doesn’t become something more serious. If you spot the symptoms, contact your GP practice.
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/