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17/11/2025

Trans Awareness Week helps to raise the visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming people and addresses the issues the community faces. 🏳️‍⚧️

Show you’re an ally with these few tips:
✅Respecting pronouns – use an individual’s chosen pronouns
✅Listening to trans voices – hear and validate
✅Learn – spend time understanding more, such as s*x assigned at birth, gender identity, and gender expression.

17/11/2025

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 🌍

This week, we’re joining the global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of using antibiotics and other antimicrobials responsibly. 💊🦠

We’ll be testing your knowledge with facts about antibiotics, helping everyone learn how to protect these vital medicines for the future.

13/11/2025

Do you know the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? While most symptoms of mouth cancer are common and can be caused by other conditions, it is important to get to know the signs.

12/11/2025

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start?

The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help, and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life.

Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

10/11/2025

Have you booked your free NHS flu vaccination?

Check if you’re eligible and get your appointment booked📆

04/11/2025

Get to know the signs of lung cancer so you can find it early.

·Coughing
·Breathlessness
·Unexplained weight loss

Early detection makes treatment easier. If you notice symptoms, contact your GP.

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, get to know some of the key signs and symptoms of lung cancer.Finding cancer early can make it much more treatable, so it's...

31/10/2025

Movember is coming up, and we’re calling on everyone who cares about men’s mental health.

Globally, 3 out of 4 suicides are men. That’s 1 man every 60 seconds.
This isn’t just a statistic,it’s someone’s brother, father, partner, or friend 💔

👉 Register, grow a Mo, fundraise or simply spread the word:
https://movember.com/register

29/10/2025

Mental Health Crisis Helplines are changing, from 8am on Monday 3 November 2025, the 0800 crisis helplines currently run by Pennine Care and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust will close.

If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support, you can now:
- Call NHS 111 and select option 2📞
-Or visit 111.nhs.uk/triage/check-your-mental-health-symptoms

This new service, NHS 111 Mental Health, is available 24/7 and connects you directly with your local mental health team for immediate support. It’s free to call and can be used for yourself or someone else.💙

13/10/2025

Anyone can get breast cancer, so remember to regularly touch, look and check.

Get to know your normal by checking your breasts regularly. Touch your breasts. Look for changes. Check anything new or unusual with a GP.

09/10/2025

Look out for a new Heartburn Health Roadshow run by Heartburn Cancer UK that’s coming to Reddish!

Friendly team members will be at ASDA, Reddish on Monday, 13th October, between 10:30am and 6pm to talk to you about persistent heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, and more.

It’s a great opportunity to learn more about ongoing heartburn, its link to cancer of the foodpipe – also known as oesophageal cancer – & how early diagnosis can make a life-saving difference.

08/10/2025

Be the boss of your own cholesterol!

Did you know that one in two adults in the UK have high cholesterol? By making small, realistic changes like eating heart-healthy foods, moving more and checking in with your GP, you can take real steps towards protecting your heart and overall wellbeing.

Knowing your cholesterol numbers is a powerful first step.

03/10/2025

If you’ve been invited for your free flu vaccine but haven’t booked your appointment yet, now’s the time! Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.❤