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14/11/2025

Illnesses such as measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them and others.

To check if they are missing any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice ✅

Find out more ➡️ https://orlo.uk/0v3UU

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage

14/11/2025

Light up a Life in memory of a loved one at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. Christmas is a time of year that can be difficult for those of us who have lost loved ones, as we remember happy times we shared. You can purchase a star for £5 where your loved one's name will be placed on ou

14/11/2025

🤧 Winter bugs about? Ask your pharmacist which medicines to keep in your cabinet this season.

Over-the-counter remedies like paracetamol or ibuprofen can help ease symptoms of colds, sinusitis or earache.

Stay warm, rest, keep hydrated & eat well.

Find your local pharmacy 👉 https://orlo.uk/IQKmu

14/11/2025

Need the morning after pill? 💊

It’s now available at more pharmacies across the Black Country — making it easier to get emergency contraception when you need it most 💗

Speak to your local pharmacist for advice and support, or visit https://orlo.uk/XXQGZ .

14/11/2025

Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way.

Find out how you can use the NHS App to book your autumn vaccine.

➡️ https://orlo.uk/zIxTK

14/11/2025

Strike action by resident doctors is taking place from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.

The NHS is asking patients to choose services appropriately during this time:

- Use 111 online as the first port of call for health needs.
- Only use 999 if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency.

For more advice, go to https://orlo.uk/acc1X

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

Does your child have a white rash around their mouth? Think Pharmacy First 💭

Your local pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine if needed - without the need to see a GP if your child is one year or over.

Find out more ➡️ https://orlo.uk/7ajTI

14/11/2025

Text a Sexual Health Nurse on 📲 07480 635 548 to get confidential and non-judgemental advice and support for a range of s*xual health issues, including:

💜 STI testing
💚 Safe s*x
💜 Smear tests
💚 Pregnancy advice
💜 Counselling
💚 HIV testing
💜 Emergency contraception

A Sexual Health Nurse can also put you in touch with other local NHS or support services that can help.

Find out more 👉 https://www.embracewolverhampton.nhs.uk/about-us/chat-s*xual-health

14/11/2025

Type 1 diabetes can present at any age but most commonly presents in children and young people. Nearly 40% of children and young people are in life-threatening Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) at diagnosis – and this percentage is rising.

This World Diabetes Day, help prevent serious complications by knowing the four key symptoms of type 1 diabetes – the ‘4Ts’: Toilet (frequent urination), Thirsty (constant thirst), Tired (low energy), Thinner (unexplained weight loss).

If you suspect type 1 diabetes see your GP practice for advice.