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29/03/2026

🌿 Prioritise Self-Care: You Deserve It! 🌿

Taking time for self-care is essential for maintaining your mental, emotional, and physical health. Here are some simple ways to incorporate self-care into your daily routine:

🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness Matters: Spend a few minutes each day meditating or practising deep breathing to centre yourself.

📚 Read and Relax: Dive into a good book or listen to your favourite music to unwind.

🚶‍♂️ Stay Active: Go for a walk, stretch, or engage in any physical activity you enjoy to boost your mood.

🛀 Pamper Yourself: Take a warm bath, enjoy a face mask, or simply relax with a cup of tea.

📝 Reflect and Journal: Write down your thoughts, feelings, and things you're grateful for to gain perspective.

Remember, self-care isn't selfish—it's necessary. Make time for yourself and nurture your well-being. 💖

28/03/2026

Washing your hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections. 👐🏼

28/03/2026

Don't forget! ⏰

The clocks go forward 1 hour this Sunday for Daylight Saving Time.

If your clocks don't update automatically, remember to change them before going to bed on Saturday night.

A simple change, but an easy one to forget!

27/03/2026

Antibiotics don’t work against colds and flu. 🤧

Use them properly to keep them working when you and your family need them most

Find out more 🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/07/what-is-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-and-how-can-you-combat-it/

27/03/2026

BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a simple calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate whether your weight is in a healthy range 📊

Knowing your BMI can help identify if you may be underweight, overweight or at risk of health conditions linked to weight, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

While BMI is a useful starting point, it does not tell the whole story 👇
Waist measurement is also important, as carrying extra weight around your middle can increase your risk of health problems, even if your BMI falls within a healthy range.

Understanding both measurements can help you make informed choices about your health and seek support if needed 💙✨

Calculate your BMI:
https://ow.ly/FwNs50Yy9FA

Learn about waist measurement and type 2 diabetes risk:
https://ow.ly/45IC50Yy9Ga

26/03/2026

The School Age Immunisation Service (SAIS) is offering a series of community clinics for children and young people to catch up on routine vaccinations, including HPV, Td/IPV, MenACWY, MMR and MMRV. Clinics are available at locations across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent […]

26/03/2026

Men's Health Event @ PortVale FC Wednesday 22nd April 2pm - 7pm
Me's Health facts - 1 in 2 men will develop cancer with prostate, lung and bowel cancer being the most common.
Heart disease stroke and heart failure is one of the biggest killers, claiming 1 in 4 men. Men are dying 4 years earlier that women.
Men if all ages are invited to improve their health and wellbeing at this event. Speak to health professionals and get FREE health checks from a number of health services.

26/03/2026

🌿 Social Prescribing Day 🌿

Today we’re celebrating Social Prescribing Day, recognising the positive impact that community support can have on our health and wellbeing.

Social prescribing connects people to non-medical support within their community. This might include activities, groups, or services that help improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and support overall health.

A Social Prescribing Link Worker can help you access things like:
👥 Local community groups
🚶 Walking or exercise groups
🎨 Arts, hobbies, or creative activities
🤝 Support for loneliness or isolation
💷 Advice services such as housing, benefits, or employment support

Sometimes the best support isn’t medical – it’s about finding the right help within your community.

If you’d like to learn more about social prescribing or how a link worker could support you, please contact the practice.

26/03/2026

Social Prescribing Day celebrates the power of community, connection and non-medical support to improve health and wellbeing. 🌿✨

Social prescribing links people to local activities, groups and services that can help with loneliness, stress, finances, housing, physical health and more. Being part of a community, trying new social activities or accessing practical advice can have a positive impact on both mental and physical wellbeing. Support is available in many different areas, helping people feel more connected and empowered. 💚🤝

Learn about social prescribing: https://ow.ly/Iblo50Yy0yi

💡 Helpful support and resources:
• Improve your financial wellbeing with the Money and Pensions Service: https://ow.ly/SRQ250Yy0zH
• Get advice on housing, immigration and legal issues from Citizens Advice: https://ow.ly/hUXC50Yy0xg
• Find mental and physical health advice at NHS Live Well: https://ow.ly/3kuT50Yy0y9
• Create a free personalised mental health plan with Every Mind Matters: https://ow.ly/XZeV50Yy0xE
• Get active with We Are Undefeatable: https://ow.ly/r8H350Yy0zW
• Support dementia care through Music for Dementia: https://ow.ly/m2Z150Yy0xr
• Find bereavement support services via At A Loss: https://ow.ly/C3BJ50Yy0xy

25/03/2026

Feeling lonely?

Many of us can feel lonely when we’re scrolling on social media. But there are things
you can do to help.

Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

25/03/2026

25/03/2026

Carers... all the support and advice you need to access services online, 24/7. Click here - https://orlo.uk/kywXG