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31/10/2025

Whether you're dealing with new or ongoing pain, the free getUBetter app can support your recovery journey.

What the app helps with:
🧘‍♂️ New or ongoing back pain
🦵 Neck, shoulder, or knee pain
🤕 Sprains, strains, and joint injuries

Why use the app:
✅ Free for all residents
✅ Evidence-based exercises and advice
✅ Guidance from local physiotherapists
✅ Access to NHS services and support

How to get started:
1️⃣ Download the getUBetter app on iOS or Android
2️⃣ Enter your postcode and select your GP practice
3️⃣ Choose your condition and follow your personalised recovery plan

🏥 Need more help?
You can also access physiotherapy directly through your GP practice without needing a referral: https://www.healthymerthyr.co.uk/our-projects/physiotherapy-project/

Learn more here: https://www.healthymerthyr.co.uk/our-projects/getubetter-app/

23/10/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️

Why it matters
✅ Education and early detection helps to save lives
✅ Regular self-exams help spot changes early
✅ Mammograms are vital for those aged 50–70

How to check
✅ Self-examine monthly: look for lumps, skin changes, or unusual pain
✅ Attend screenings when invited
✅ Consult your GP if you notice any changes

Find out more here: https://www.healthymerthyr.co.uk/our-blog/breast-cancer-awareness/

03/10/2025

GetUBetter: Free self-management support App.

Dealing with muscle, bone, or joint pain? getUBetter is a free, evidence-based app designed to help you manage your condition at home, work, and on the move.

Key features:
🏥 Personalised recovery plans for back, neck, knee, and shoulder pain
🧠 Evidence-based advice and exercises
💬 Daily support and progress tracking
📱 Accessible on your smartphone anytime

How to get started:
Download the app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Select your condition from the list
Follow the personalised plan tailored to your needs

getUBetter helps you take control of your recovery and improve your wellbeing, one step at a time.

Find out more here: https://www.getubetter.com/

26/09/2025

☕🍰 Macmillan Coffee Morning 2025 🍰☕

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is back on Friday 26 September 2025 – and you can take part right here in Merthyr.

The annual Macmillan Coffee Morning is all about getting together over a cuppa and a slice of cake to help raise money for people living with cancer.

You can host your own event at home, at work, or in your community – or look out for coffee mornings happening locally.

Find out more, and sign up to host your own, here: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee-morning

25/09/2025

Organ Donation Week 2025 🩷

📅 22–28 September

Every year, lives are saved thanks to organ donors - but sadly, hundreds of people across the UK won’t receive a transplant in time.

Just one donor can save or transform up to 9 lives.

Even though Wales has a deemed consent system (opt-out), it’s still really important to:
✅ Check or update your decision (it only takes 2 minutes online)
💬 Talk to your family so they know your wishes

Find out more and confirm your choice here: https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk

18/09/2025

Holly Health: free wellbeing coaching for Merthyr residents!

Looking to improve your sleep, manage stress, or build healthier habits? Holly Health uses evidence-based techniques to help you make small, sustainable changes that fit into your daily life. It’s designed to support you in building better habits, one step at a time.

Merthyr Tydfil residents can access a free 12-month subscription to this personalised health and habit coaching app.

What Holly Health offers:
🧠 Mental wellbeing support
💤 Sleep improvement tips
🏃‍♀️ Exercise encouragement
🍎 Healthier eating guidance
💬 Daily habit coaching and reminders

Get started by contacting your GP practice to receive a link and complete a short onboarding questionnaire.

For more information, visit the https://www.healthymerthyr.co.uk/our-projects/holly-health/

16/09/2025

Bowel cancer screening 🩺

Bowel cancer screening is a crucial step in early detection and treatment. Here's how you can get involved:

✅ What is bowel screening?

Free NHS test kit sent to individuals aged 50–74 every two years

Detects hidden blood in stool samples, which can indicate early signs of bowel cancer

Early detection increases the chance of successful treatment

📦 To complete the test, collect a small stool sample at home using the provided kit and return the sample in the prepaid envelope.

Results are typically available within two weeks.

📞 Need assistance?
Call the Bowel Screening Wales helpline at 0800 294 3370 for support or information or contact your GP practice.

Find more information here: https://www.healthymerthyr.co.uk/our-blog/bowel-cancer-screening/

13/09/2025

Back to school with Kooth 📚

As the new school year begins, it's normal to feel a mix of excitement and nerves. Kooth is here to support Merthyr's young people with free, confidential mental health services. Here's how they can help:

🧠 24/7 support: Access trained professionals anytime, anywhere

💬 Anonymous chats: Talk openly without judgment

📱 Mobile-friendly: Support at your fingertips

🎯 No referrals needed: Just sign up

👥 Community forums: Connect with others who understand

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just need someone to talk to, they're there for you. To get started, visit: www.kooth.com

12/09/2025

Know your numbers!

High blood pressure doesn’t always come with symptoms - but it’s one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease, strokes and kidney problems.

🔹 1 in 3 UK adults have it
🔹 It becomes more common with age
🔹 It can often be managed with lifestyle changes or medication

📍You can get checked at your GP practice or use a home blood pressure monitor.

Find out more
👉 www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers-week

10/09/2025

Suicide Prevention Day

📲 If you're worried about your mental health or someone elses, support is always available:
📞 Samaritans – 116 123
📞 CALL Mental Health Helpline Wales – 0800 132 737
📞 NHS 111 – Press 2 for urgent mental health support

You don’t have to be an expert to support someone who’s struggling, sometimes, just being there and listening without judgement is one of the most powerful things you can do.

Here are some reminders to help support those around you:
💬 Ask twice. “How are you?” and then “How are you really?”
👂 Don’t rush to fix it - just listen.

Let’s keep looking out for one another. You never know the impact a quiet conversation can have.

For more support visit the following links:

Samaritans: /www.samaritans.org/wales/how-we-can-help

Shout: https://giveusashout.org/

Find a full list of local and urgent support on our website: www.healthymerthyr.co.uk/mental-health-support

29/08/2025

Whether your child is starting school for the first time or heading into a new year, the transition back to term time can be a lot - for both children and parents/guardians.

Here are a few ways help with the transition:

🕒 Routine reset: Gradually bring bedtimes and wake-up times back in line with the school schedule.

🧠 Talk it through: Check in about how they’re feeling. New starts can bring up excitement, nerves, or both.
💉 Vaccination check: Make sure your child’s vaccinations are up to date. If you’re unsure, contact your GP.

🥪 Healthy lunches & snacks: Aim for a mix of energy-boosting foods and make water the go-to drink.

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https://www.healthymerthyr.co.uk/

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