South Molton Medical Centre

05/12/2025

From your brain, to your heart, to your liver! Drinking alcohol can impact your body in many different ways. Maybe even in some ways you weren't aware of!
🫀Did you know that heavy drinking is associated with both hypertension and increased risk of stroke?
🧠Or that, overuse of alcohol can worsen the symptoms of many mental health problems?
Explore this interactive body map to find out more👇
http://bit.ly/4olScqM

Alcohol Change UK

05/12/2025

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.
Pharmacists can provide advice and support. Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/

05/12/2025

Watch out for fake NHS cold calls.
Cold-calling fraudsters claiming to be from the NHS are attempting to get their hands on your personal data. These scammers use automated messages to impersonate NHS receptionists and doctors, asking you to update your GP record or risk being removed from the surgery.

The NHS will never threaten to remove you from its patient list over the phone and will never ask for your financial information.

05/12/2025

We all experience stress from time to time. And we all deal with stress differently.💜
When stress is too intense or lasts for a long time, it can affect our physical and mental health.🧠
We may not be able to avoid stress completely, but here are five ways to help manage it before it becomes overwhelming.✅
This guide offers techniques to help you manage and reduce your stress. Check it outnow: https://shorturl.at/GWrUg


Mental Health Foundation

04/12/2025

If you are feeling less steady and are worried about falling, there are loads of useful resources on the Devon Steady on Your Feet page. Start by creating your personal action plan.

https://devon.steadyonyourfeet.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNsOKNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETAzMlV6TmRsZnhDWURWTUJ5AR5NqqXzoX47e2fOJPJEB2Eu5MBY5cuYzvZbHYKf0i7iG_jbWrZCK3x1WDA6hA_aem_bXefCQZALmlzWc5zgPoj7A

Steady On Your Feet - Devon Falling is a common problem but it's not an inevitable part of ageing. In fact, it can often be avoided if simple advice is followed.

04/12/2025

If you have a sore throat, remember, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing your GP. (5yrs and over). Visit: https://ow.ly/fujv50VCg62

03/12/2025

When we talk about money with young people, we help them develop positive experiences with money management that can support them throughout their lives.
Here are some tips from Mental Health UK to help you start the conversation.
👉 https://bit.ly/47y8pTh

03/12/2025

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘁

This patient information leaflet contains a summary of key information and practical tips on physical activity for people with Heart Disease.

Moving Medicine

02/12/2025

How the flu jab can keep you well this winter if you have a lung condition

Getting your flu vaccine can make a big difference to your health in the colder months. Asthma + Lung UK's in-house GP, Dr Andy Whittamore, answers some of the most common questions about the flu vaccine to help you stay well this winter.

Getting your flu vaccine can make a big difference to your health in the colder months. Our in-house GP, Dr Andy Whittamore, answers some of the most common questions about the flu vaccine to help you stay well this winter.

02/12/2025

Shorter days can make it feel like there’s less time for you 🌙
But even a small amount of movement can make a big difference. If you’re looking for an easy way to get moving anytime, anywhere, try the We Are Undefeatable app 📱
👉 Create tailored workouts that work with your health condition. Download it for free today: https://bit.ly/45pOplW

01/12/2025

There are many misconceptions about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It can be mistaken as the “winter blues,” but some people feel low during the summer too.
SAD can affect daily life as much as any other form of depression.
Share this post to help raise awareness of the reality of the condition.

Mental Health UK