There is no better time to start a conversation with your child about mental health. Here are some questions you can ask to get the conversation going. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
ALT Questions to ask your child
What difficulties are you facing right now?
When was the last time you felt happy?
What can I do to help?
Is there anything you want to talk about?
What's on your mind when you can't sleep?
What makes you feel calm?
Where is a place you feel safe?
How do you feel about things changing?
ALT This mental health awareness week, here are some reminders it's ok to advocate for yourself if you're not being listened to, take a mental health day, talk to friends and family about mental health, tell employers and teachers what support you need
Itās #DementiaActionWeek.
A dementia diagnosis can come as a shock to the person with the condition and those around them. However, there are sources of help and support for everyone involved: nhs.uk/conditions/dementia
ALT An illustration of a person comforting an older person. The text in the lower third of the image reads: 'Looking after someone with dementia'
With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.
For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescripā¦.
ALT Text: Remember to order prescriptions early. To avoid delays in getting your medicines over the bank holiday, please order prescriptions in good time. You can order repeat prescriptions through the NHS App or at your local general practice.
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 order repeat prescriptions. ā”ļø nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-sā¦
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View your test results, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App.
Start using the NHS App today. ā”ļø nhs.uk/app
ALT Letters from the NHS on a doormat, and a mobile phone with āview your test resultsā on the screen. Text reads; Wait by the doormat or just tap the App.
Itās #MSAwarenessWeek.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition which can affect the brain and spinal cord.
It can cause a wide range of symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.
Read more. nhs.uk/conditions/multiple-sā¦
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We have Clinical Pharmacists in our #GeneralPracticeTeam.
They can help by:
⢠Reviewing your medicines
⢠Agreeing and making changes to your prescriptions
⢠Advising about medicines and possible side effects
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The text reads "Put it by the loo. Don't put it off. The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong."
The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner.
Autism is a spectrum. This means every autistic person is different.
Rosalind, who is autistic, explains that there are some practical things that other people can do to help her feel more comfortable.
For more information, visit nhs.uk/autism.
#AutismAcceptanceWeek
For #StressAwarenessMonth the @StressMgtSoc want to emphasise how even the smallest steps taken each day towards self-care and stress reduction can yield significant improvements in mental health over time.
Visit their page for more information
April is #IBSAwarenessMonth
IBS is the most common disorder of the digestive system, with up to one third of the UK population experiencing symptoms.
@GutsCharityUK raise vital awareness for IBS and much more, to make much-needed noise for our underfunded and understaffed guts.
#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth#Bowelcancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK
#Screening is a way of testing healthy people to see if they show any early signs of cancer. Screening aims to detect bowel cancer at an early stage.
Visit @bowelcanceruk for more information
With the Easter bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance. For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescripā¦.
ALT Text: Remember to order prescriptions early. To avoid delays in getting your medicines over the bank holiday, please order prescriptions in good time. You can order repeat prescriptions through the NHS App or at your local general practice.