Moretonhampstead Health Centre

25/11/2025

Interested in becoming a Volunteer HOPE Facilitator? Check out our 2026 training dates!!🤩

FREE training that can be accessed by health and social care staff or people with lived experience who have attended the HOPE Programme (living in Devon and Cornwall).

You may be thinking, "Why become a HOPE Facilitator?" - here's why!

1. Make a real difference
2. Deliver an evidence-based programme
3. Strengthen your skills
3. Support recovery and self-management
4. Join a supportive community
5. Rewarding and uplifting
..to name just a few! 🧡

For more information, visit our website:
https://myhealth-devon.nhs.uk/local-services/hope-programme/can-i-become-a-hope-facilitator/

25/11/2025

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:

🔵 try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵 make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵 plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest

There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

25/11/2025

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the mental health option for urgent help and support. Further advice and resources can be found on our website: https://orlo.uk/zucHI

25/11/2025

Dr Louise Newson talks about perimenopause and menopause, and ways to help with symptoms.

24/11/2025

We're here for you 24 hours a day - whether you're experiencing thoughts of su***de, or you are concerned for a young person who might be. Support is only a call, text or email away. 💜

24/11/2025

Today is a new opportunity to make healthy choices. From eating well to exercise - what are steps are you taking to improve your mental and physical wellbeing? If you need some help, our therapists can help you to set goals and develop healthy habits: https://orlo.uk/CZbd1

24/11/2025

If you’re living with a lung condition, winter can be an incredibly difficult time. 🫁❄️

That’s where Asthma + Lung UK’s Winter Wellbeing Guide comes in. By answering a few short questions about your lung condition and symptoms over winter, you will get a free, personalised guide sent straight to your inbox.

Please visit: AsthmaAndLung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter

24/11/2025

Get to the help you need. If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online https://111.nhs.uk/ or use the NHS App.

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch out for and how to respond 🧠

👶 Children vs 🧔 Adults - What’s Different?

Children:
‑ Dehydrate more quickly - loss of fluid builds up faster
‑ More vulnerable to electrolyte imbalance
‑ May refuse drinking or have a harder time telling how they feel
‑ Risk signs: dry nappies, sunken eyes, irritability, listlessness

Adults:
‑ Might manage symptoms longer before seeking help
‑ Risk of complications if they have chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, kidney disease)
‑ The underlying cause can vary (infection, foodborne, side effect of meds)

✅ What to Do (For All Ages)
🛌 Rest & stay home
💧 Sip small amounts of fluids frequently
🍚 Once able, introduce bland, easy-to-digest foods
🧼 Wash hands often, especially after bathroom or caring for sick
❌ Avoid preparing food for others until 48 hours after symptoms subside

⚠️ When to Seek Medical Help
Watch for these red flags (in both children & adults):
• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than a few days
• Blood in vomit or stool
• Unable to keep fluids down
• Signs of dehydration (dizziness, extreme thirst, low urine output)
• High fever or unexplained pain

More trusted advice here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

Stay alert, act early, and take care 💚

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

Because of the way ovarian cancer develops, it can sometimes affect your periods. They may become heavier, more irregular, or stop altogether. These changes don’t always mean ovarian cancer, but if your periods are different from what’s normal for you, it’s important to speak to your GP about the issue.

To learn more about ovarian cancer and periods - head to the link in our comments!🔗