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Healthy Telford @HealthyTF

Official account for Telford & Wrekin Council's Public Health & Healthy Lifestyle Team. Telford, we want you to feel great!

Joined July 2015
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Healthy Telford retweeted
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
Jun 12
🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July. Who can have it: 🏫 All current Year 13s 🧑‍🎓 Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25
MenB Vaccine Available for a limited time from late July 2026 Who is eligible? All current year 13 students (or of equivalent age) Anyone aged under 25 starting university or moving into further education halls of residence for the first time this autumn Two doses are essential for protection

ALT MenB Vaccine Available for a limited time from late July 2026 Who is eligible? All current year 13 students (or of equivalent age) Anyone aged under 25 starting university or moving into further education halls of residence for the first time this autumn Two doses are essential for protection

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Healthy Telford retweeted
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
Jun 9
We are seeing high numbers of Salmonella & Campylobacter cases in England. These stomach bugs cause symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting. Read our blog to find more on: 🍽️ How they spread 🚽 Symptoms to look out for 🧼 Simple steps to reduce your risk 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/06…
A person grabbing their stomach in pain. Text overlayed reads: Stomach bugs: A brief guide to their causes and treatment

ALT A person grabbing their stomach in pain. Text overlayed reads: Stomach bugs: A brief guide to their causes and treatment

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Healthy Telford retweeted
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
May 26
If you’re visiting a farm this half term, make sure you’re only bringing home fond memories, not an E. coli infection. 🐑🐣 Dr Rachael Hornigold shares how you can protect yourself and your little ones during your visit. 📹🔽
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Healthy Telford retweeted
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
May 26
Read our tips and be a good sun‑maritan. 🫶🌞 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/10…

Why some people suffer more than others during heatwaves

While many of us revel in the hot summer sunshine, others are at risk of developing heat-related complications such as sunstroke and heatstroke. In this blog post we will outline how heat affects the...

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Healthy Telford retweeted
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
May 26
🟠 Amber heat‑health alerts have been extended until Thursday 28 May and now include the South West, alongside the South East and central England. Check in on vulnerable people and know what to do if someone becomes unwell in the heat.
Amber alert for the East Midlands, East of England, London, West Midlands, South East and South West. Yellow alert for North East, North West and Yorkshire and The Humber.

ALT Amber alert for the East Midlands, East of England, London, West Midlands, South East and South West. Yellow alert for North East, North West and Yorkshire and The Humber.

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Healthy Telford retweeted
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
Apr 2
🆕 All adults aged 75 including over 80s and people living in a care home for older adults, are now eligible for the RSV vaccine, following the expansion of the programme to around 3 million more people.
Text reads: From April 2026, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is available free on the NHS for: - adults aged 75 or over - older adults living in a care home Image depicts: The image features an older couple standing close together and smiling warmly at the camera.

ALT Text reads: From April 2026, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is available free on the NHS for: - adults aged 75 or over - older adults living in a care home Image depicts: The image features an older couple standing close together and smiling warmly at the camera.

Conall Watson, Consultant Epidemiologist, RSV lead at UKHSA said: “RSV lung infection is less well known than COVID or flu but for older adults it can be particularly dangerous and puts thousands in hospital each year with a risk to life. New evidence today from the UK public health agencies shows the vaccine cuts your risk of being hospitalised by around 75% – so it’s great news that the vaccine is now available to everyone aged 75 and over, including all those aged over 80. And we also know that the RSV vaccine for pregnant women is providing excellent protection to newborn babies. If you’re eligible, be sure to take up the offer and get the best protection possible against a nasty case of RSV pneumonia.”

ALT Conall Watson, Consultant Epidemiologist, RSV lead at UKHSA said: “RSV lung infection is less well known than COVID or flu but for older adults it can be particularly dangerous and puts thousands in hospital each year with a risk to life. New evidence today from the UK public health agencies shows the vaccine cuts your risk of being hospitalised by around 75% – so it’s great news that the vaccine is now available to everyone aged 75 and over, including all those aged over 80. And we also know that the RSV vaccine for pregnant women is providing excellent protection to newborn babies. If you’re eligible, be sure to take up the offer and get the best protection possible against a nasty case of RSV pneumonia.”

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The Activity for All project provides activities for adults 18 living with a learning disability. Starting this evening with instructor-led gym sessions with Leigh of Fit4Life at Stirchley. Call 01952 567960 or email enquiries@harpc.org.uk to book. Go to healthytelford.com/activity-…
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Would you like to create some healthier habits? The Healthy Telford pledge is a FREE 12 week email campaign to support you to make simple changes to benefit your health and wellbeing. Who or what are you going to do it for? Sign up for FREE today via links-2.govdelivery.com/.../…...
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There is some new FREE training for social workers and the social care workforce, available until June 2026. Choose from 4 online workshops for social workers, social care and adult practitioners, and others working in line with the Care Act 2014. Visit energizestw.org.uk/get-yours…
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It's #SocialPrescribingDay Social prescribers support people with things a doctor can't help with but still effect our wellbeing. Green social prescribing links people with nature-based activities to improve their health. Talk to your medical practice about how to access support.
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Need help or advice? Want to feel healthier? Need support for your family? Come to your local Live Well Community Hub! Friendly teams can help with money worries, health checks, wellbeing, digital skills, family support and more. On right now in Library Wellington until 12noon.
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Are you interested in FREE Supporting a Person with Dementia training? An interactive, compassionate and practical course for understanding and supporting people living with dementia. For info see ticketsource.co.uk/movetothr… Part of the Move to Thrive project healthytelford.com/move-to-t…
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Every Wednesday residents of Malinslee and surrounding areas are invited to drop into St Leonard’s Church, Alma Avenue, Malinslee for a warm welcome, friendly conversation plus a free drink and snack from 10.45-11.45am. For details email jo@telfordchurch.co.uk or call 01952416370
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Healthy Telford retweeted
World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
@WHOWPRO
24 Mar 2025
It's #WorldTBDay. Tuberculosis is caused by a type of bacteria that spread through the air when people with TB cough, sneeze or spit. It mainly affects the lungs, but can also impact other parts of the body. Seek medical attention if you have symptoms like: 🔸prolonged cough 🔸fever 🔸unexplained weight loss Early TB treatment can help stop the spread of disease and improve your chances of recovery. Contact your health provider if you: 🔸show symptoms 🔸are a close contact of a person with TB 🔸are at high risk of getting sick with TB. If you are living with HIV, get tested for TB. #EndTB
Illustrations of lungs and other organs with text that reads what is tuberculosis? TB is caused by a type of bacteria. It spreads through the air when infected people cough, sneeze or spit. TB main affets the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body. Symptoms include cough fever and weight loss. TB is curable! Contact your healthcare provider if you show symptoms, are a close contact of a TB patient, belong to a high risk group including those who are immunocompromised, undernourished and children

ALT Illustrations of lungs and other organs with text that reads what is tuberculosis? TB is caused by a type of bacteria. It spreads through the air when infected people cough, sneeze or spit. TB main affets the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body. Symptoms include cough fever and weight loss. TB is curable! Contact your healthcare provider if you show symptoms, are a close contact of a TB patient, belong to a high risk group including those who are immunocompromised, undernourished and children

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Live Well Community Hubs bring together services and organisations to provide a one stop shop for health, wellbeing, social and care needs. This week's Live Well Hubs are: On Wednesday - The Anstice in Madeley, 10–12noon On Thursday - Wellington Library in Wellington, 10–12noon
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Next month a range of activities will be on offer for adults aged 18 living with a learning disability. There’s gym sessions, yoga, cycling, footgolf, multisports, swimming, dancing, basketball, bowling, gymnastics, boxing and more. For full details visit healthytelford.com/activity-…
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Healthy Telford retweeted
NHS
@NHSuk
Mar 16
Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis…
What you need to know about meningitis

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Healthy Telford retweeted
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
Feb 20
The #MMRV vaccine is now part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK, adding protection against #chickenpox. This guide will help you understand when your child should get their MMRV vaccine, if they are eligible to have it. Read more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/17…
Infographic titled ‘MMRV childhood vaccine schedule’ from the UK Health Security Agency. It shows vaccine timings at 12 months, 18 months, and 3 years 4 months, based on a child’s date of birth.

ALT Infographic titled ‘MMRV childhood vaccine schedule’ from the UK Health Security Agency. It shows vaccine timings at 12 months, 18 months, and 3 years 4 months, based on a child’s date of birth.

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Healthy Telford retweeted
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
Feb 16
A blotchy, sometimes raised, rash is one of the signs of measles. It’s not usually itchy, and it can look different on different skin tones. 🧒🏼🔴🧒🏾 If you think you or your child has measles, contact your GP practice urgently or call NHS 111. 📞
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Healthy Telford retweeted
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
Feb 12
Visiting a farm with the family this half term? 🐑🐄🐖 For a happy healthy visit, wash your hands thoroughly with liquid soap and warm running water immediately after you have touched the animals or the areas where they have been.
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