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10/11/2025

Mouth Cancer Awareness month

10/11/2025

Anyone can get lung cancer - ALL YOU NEED IS LUNGS, but misunderstandings and a lack of awareness continue to delay lung cancer diagnoses, leading to poorer outcomes.

Know the facts:

1 in 5 people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked

Up to 90% of non-smokers are diagnosed at a late stage, limiting treatment options

Lung cancer isn’t just a disease for older adults; young people are affected too

Visit allyouneedislungs.org.uk to read real stories from people living with lung cancer and learn more

10/11/2025

💜 “You kick yourself because it was there in plain sight, but you don’t see it.” – Poppy Bruford

For Poppy, pancreatic cancer changed everything. She lost both her dad and her husband, Rob, to this deadly disease.

Now she’s sharing her story to help others recognise the symptoms sooner and push for answers faster.

Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest common cancer. Spotting the signs could save your life.

☑️ Mid-back pain
☑️ Indigestion
☑️ Unexplained weight loss
☑️ Jaundice
☑️ Changes to your poo

💜 Read Poppy’s story: bit.ly/4hLDZBK

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 - 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. 💜

10/11/2025

Follow the link to find out where your nearest Pharmacy is.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/?brid=JgWhX6MrIRYY4bCvTJB_LA

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people most at risk, including older adults, care home residents and those with weakened immune systems.

If you’re eligible, book your vaccine today. ⬇️

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/
Patient Information Point - WBCH

08/11/2025

Ask about your free flu jab today.

It can help keep you and the person you care for safe.
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/flu-jabs?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_gi8jz9dyak

04/11/2025

Fancy some fun? Choose between the 1km and 5km Santa fun run in Newbury

03/11/2025

📢Upcoming Su***de Prevention Training Courses
West Berkshire Su***de Prevention Action Group (WBSPAG) and Volunteer Centre West Berkshire are offering Su***de First Aid - CYP (Children and Young People) training courses over the coming months.
👉These Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) accredited courses will be delivered by Sue Bennett, our dedicated Su***de Prevention Outreach Worker.
💬 The sessions are interactive, friendly, and empowering, designed to equip participants with essential skills and confidence.

👉 Book Now to Secure Your Place! - https://bit.ly/VCWBtraining

03/11/2025

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people most at risk, including older adults, care home residents and those with weakened immune systems.

If you’re eligible, book your vaccine today. ⬇️

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/
Patient Information Point - WBCH

03/11/2025

Gastric (stomach) cancer often develops quietly — its early signs can mimic everyday discomforts like
indigestion or fatigue. But early detection saves lives.

🔍 Know the Signs:

Persistent heartburn or indigestion.

Unexplained weight loss.

Stomach pain after eating.

Loss of appetite or nausea.

Vomiting blood or dark stools.

💡 Did you know?
Muslim and BAME communities face unique health disparities — from delayed diagnosis to limited access to screenings. At Safeena, we aim to bridge that gap through awareness and faith-driven education. 🌙 Remember, taking care of your body is ibadah (worship). Seeking medical help early is part of trusting Allah’s wisdom and taking responsibility for your health.

💞 Join the Safeena community today to learn, connect, and support others through early screening and shared healing. Together, we can build a culture of awareness and compassion.

🔗 Visit: www.safeena.org.uk

03/11/2025

November is Gastric Cancer Awareness Month—a time to honor patients, families, and advocates who remind us that awareness saves lives.

All month long, we’ll be sharing 30 Stories in 30 Days. Real journeys of strength, love, and resilience from those touched by stomach cancer.

Together, these stories amplify hope, inspire action, and bring us one step closer to a world without stomach cancer.

Follow Hope For Stomach Cancer & share this post to help raise awareness. 💜

03/11/2025

Carers - please join this event, there will be lots of advice and support for anyone caring for others.

27/10/2025

Your mental health matters. 💚