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12/04/2026

💼 Feeling Stressed at Work? You’re Not Alone 💼

Work can be rewarding — but it can also feel overwhelming at times. Long hours, high demands, and constant pressure can all take a toll on your wellbeing.

💭 Signs of work-related stress may include:
• Feeling constantly anxious or irritable
• Trouble sleeping or switching off
• Difficulty concentrating
• Feeling exhausted or burned out

🌿 Simple ways to support yourself:
• Take regular breaks, even short ones
• Set boundaries between work and home life
• Talk to someone you trust about how you’re feeling
• Make time for activities you enjoy
• Reach out for support if things feel too much

🤝 Remember: It’s okay to ask for help. Speaking to your GP or a healthcare professional can make a real difference.

If you’re struggling, you don’t have to cope alone — support is available.

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/work-related-stress/

We can all face pressure at work, regardless of age, experience or job title. Sometimes pressure can motivate and make us more productive.

11/04/2026

Did you know the have an NHS WhatsApp Channel 🚨

Follow to receive official health information, updates and news directly from the NHS.

Trusted health advice straight to your phone ➡ https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBE1gbEawdpTHo3JQ3g?fbclid

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of how important screening is, even if you feel well.

The NHS bowel cancer screening programme is designed to detect cancer early, often before symptoms appear, when treatment is more effective and outcomes are better.

If you are aged 50 to 74, you will be sent a free home testing kit every 2 years. The test is simple to do and checks for tiny amounts of blood in your poo, which can be an early sign of bowel cancer.

Taking part in screening can:
• Detect cancer early, before symptoms develop 🩺✨
• Help prevent cancer by finding and removing polyps 💙🔍
• Improve survival rates and treatment outcomes 📊🌿

Even if you feel healthy, it’s important to complete your test when invited.

If you notice symptoms like changes in bowel habits, blood in your poo, ongoing tummy pain or unexplained weight loss, contact your GP. Early action can save lives. 💙🎗️✨

Learn more about bowel cancer screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

09/04/2026

Instructions for doing your FIT test and using the FIT aid The FIT aid is a device that has been created to help you to easily and independently hold, open and close the bottle for FIT testing.This webpage contains instructions for use in different formats including; audio file, video, audio transcr...

09/04/2026

Did you know?
🚹Men are dying 4 years earlier than women.
🚹Cardiovascular disease – responsible for heart disease, stroke and heart failure - is one of the biggest killers, claiming 1 in 4 men.
🚹1 in 2 men will develop cancer with prostate, lung and bowel cancer being most common.
🚹Suicide is one of the biggest killers of men under 50 and 3 out of 4 suicides are men.
📢Men of all ages are invited to improve their health and wellbeing at a Men’s Health Event taking place Port Vale FC on Wednesday 22 April from 2.00 pm – 7.00 pm.👇
Speak to health professionals and get free NHS Health checks in addition to diabetic checks, lung screening and more.🧑‍⚕️
Complete your free health MOT by talking to local groups concerned with mental health, wellbeing and fitness. Make sure you put this date in your diary and share it with friends and family!

09/04/2026

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome panic disorder and other conditions.

Find out more 👉https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/find-nhs-talking-therapies-for-anxiety-and-depression/

09/04/2026

Gambling can harm your health and relationships, and leave you in serious debt.

With one of the biggest racing events of the year taking place, if you’re worried about your own or a loved one’s gambling, help and support is available.

For more information, visit nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/

09/04/2026

💙 Breathe Easier: Asthma Awareness 💙

Asthma is a common condition that affects people of all ages — but with the right care and support, it can be well managed.

🌬️ Know the signs:
• Wheezing or a whistling sound when breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness
• Persistent coughing, especially at night or early morning

💊 Stay in control:
• Use your inhalers exactly as prescribed
• Make sure you know the difference between your preventer and reliever inhaler
• Attend your regular asthma reviews
• Check your inhaler technique — it makes a big difference!

⚠️ Get help urgently if:
• Your symptoms are getting worse
• Your reliever inhaler isn’t helping
• You’re struggling to breathe or speak

If you’re unsure about your asthma or need support, please contact your GP practice. Our team is here to help you stay well and breathe easier.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/asthma/

Find out about asthma, a common condition that affects breathing, including the symptoms, treatment and how it affects your life.

08/04/2026

Babies don’t come with a manual, but they do work hard to be understood.

Their body language, facial expressions, noises, and cries are all their ways of telling you what they need.

Find tips and advice at Start for Life 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/baby-basics/bonding-with-your-baby/

08/04/2026

📣 Exciting news for Stoke-on-Trent!

The brand new Stoke-on-Trent Community Diagnostic Centre is opening in Hanley (former Sainsbury’s site) this April 2026. The centre will offer faster, more convenient access to essential diagnostic tests -right in the heart of our community.

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/CDC

Stay tuned for more updates as we get ready to open our doors!