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NHS South West @NHSSW

@NHSEngland - we lead and support the NHS in the South West to deliver improved care for patients. This account is monitored between Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

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Get your spring COVID-19 vaccine before the offer ends on 30 June. You can book an appointment via the NHS app, online on the NHS website, by calling 119 or 18001 119 on a text phone. You can also attend a walk-in site, locations for which can be found on the NHS website.
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If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ nhs.uk/111
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Get protected this spring. The RSV vaccine is available for adults aged 75 and over and adults living in a care home for older adults. Speak with your GP for more information.
A graphic showing older people enjoying a park. The text reads: Protect yourself from serious lung infection. All adults aged 75 and over can now get the RSV vaccine.

ALT A graphic showing older people enjoying a park. The text reads: Protect yourself from serious lung infection. All adults aged 75 and over can now get the RSV vaccine.

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Congrats to Somerset FT, winner of the Digital Innovation award at the first #NHSExcellenceAwards. 👏 The NHS 111 online breast cancer self-referral is speeding up diagnosis, cutting GP referrals by 28%, freeing 1,000 appointments, and helping detect cancers earlier.
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Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant helps protect your baby, visit the NHS webpage to learn more. nhs.uk/pregnancyvaccinations
Illustration of a pregnant woman holding her child in the womb. The text reads Getting vaccinated while pregnant helps protect you and your baby. Speak to your midwife or GP practice to find out more. Stay strong. Get vaccinated.

ALT Illustration of a pregnant woman holding her child in the womb. The text reads Getting vaccinated while pregnant helps protect you and your baby. Speak to your midwife or GP practice to find out more. Stay strong. Get vaccinated.

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If you're 75 and over you can get your RSV and COVID-19 vaccine this spring. If you are eligible for both vaccines you can book an appointment to receive these at the same time in some locations. Please note that the offer for the spring COVID-19 vaccine will end on 30 June.
Aged 75 and over? Check that you are up to date with all vaccines available to you including the spring COVID-19 vaccine.

ALT Aged 75 and over? Check that you are up to date with all vaccines available to you including the spring COVID-19 vaccine.
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Need urgent medical help? NHS 111 is here for you ➡️ nhs.uk/111
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Make sure you and your family are up to date with your routine vaccinations. If you’re unsure, check the NHS app or speak with your GP.
NHS poster showing a mother encouraging her toddler to walk, promoting childhood vaccinations for serious illness protection. Caption reads: Childhood vaccinations. The NHS childhood vaccine schedule offers protection against serious illness. If you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP practice to catch up.

ALT NHS poster showing a mother encouraging her toddler to walk, promoting childhood vaccinations for serious illness protection. Caption reads: Childhood vaccinations. The NHS childhood vaccine schedule offers protection against serious illness. If you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP practice to catch up.

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Eligible people in the South West are being urged to get their spring COVID-19 vaccine before the offer ends on 30 June. You can book an appointment via the NHS app, online on the NHS website, by calling 119 or 18001 119 on a text phone.
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Follow a 12 hour shift with the crew from the mental health response vehicle which is delivered by South Western Ambulance Service and Somerset Foundation Trust. The crew provide a holistic and compassionate response to anyone who is in mental health crisis.
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If you're 75 and over you can get your RSV and COVID-19 vaccine this spring. If you are eligible for both vaccines you can now book an appointment to receive these at the same time in some locations. Speak with your GP or visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccinat…
Aged 75 and over? Check that you are up to date with all vaccines available to you including the spring COVID-19 vaccine.

ALT Aged 75 and over? Check that you are up to date with all vaccines available to you including the spring COVID-19 vaccine.
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You may be eligible for a COVID-19 if you have a weakened immune system. If your health status has changed and you no longer have a weakened immune system, you may not need the vaccine. Book to top up your protection at nhs.uk/book-covid
Group of diverse young adults sitting outdoors, promoting NHS advice on extra COVID-19 protection for weakened immune systems this spring.

ALT Group of diverse young adults sitting outdoors, promoting NHS advice on extra COVID-19 protection for weakened immune systems this spring.
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Make sure you and your family are up to date with your routine vaccinations. If you’re unsure, check the NHS app or speak with your GP.
NHS poster showing a mother encouraging her toddler to walk, promoting childhood vaccinations for serious illness protection. Caption reads: Childhood vaccinations. The NHS childhood vaccine schedule offers protection against serious illness. If you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP practice to catch up.

ALT NHS poster showing a mother encouraging her toddler to walk, promoting childhood vaccinations for serious illness protection. Caption reads: Childhood vaccinations. The NHS childhood vaccine schedule offers protection against serious illness. If you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP practice to catch up.
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Department of Health and Social Care
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We're backing pharmacies with £340 million to boost NHS services on the high street. This means: ✅ faster care for patients closer to home ✅ making the most of pharmacists' skills ✅ less pressure on GPs and hospitals More: gov.uk/government/news/340m-…
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If you're 75 and over you can get your RSV and COVID-19 vaccine this spring. If you are eligible for both vaccines you can now book an appointment to receive these at the same time in some locations. Speak with your GP or visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccinat…
Aged 75 and over? Check that you are up to date with all vaccines available to you including the spring COVID-19 vaccine.

ALT Aged 75 and over? Check that you are up to date with all vaccines available to you including the spring COVID-19 vaccine.
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The NHS in Devon is working with libraries across the county to supply blood pressure monitors that can be lent to the public, to help people in the community check their own blood pressure. The scheme will help people recognise if their blood pressure is above the average range.
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You may be eligible for a COVID-19 if you have a weakened immune system. If your health status has changed and you no longer have a weakened immune system, you may not need the vaccine. Book to top up your protection at nhs.uk/book-covid
Group of diverse young adults sitting outdoors, promoting NHS advice on extra COVID-19 protection for weakened immune systems this spring.

ALT Group of diverse young adults sitting outdoors, promoting NHS advice on extra COVID-19 protection for weakened immune systems this spring.
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It's getting hot out there Feeling dizzy, weak or very thirsty are signs of heat exhaustion - move to somewhere cooler and hydrate. High temperature , confusion, seizures or no sweating could be heatstroke—call 999, place the person in the recovery position, try to cool them down
Sun symbol above a message warning of hot weather in the South West, encouraging awareness of keeping vulnerable individuals cool and hydrated.

ALT Sun symbol above a message warning of hot weather in the South West, encouraging awareness of keeping vulnerable individuals cool and hydrated.
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The @UKHSA_SouthWest and @metoffice yellow heat-health alert for the South West runs until 5pm on Weds. 27 May. Check in on older friends, family & neighbours, particularly those who live alone, who may struggle to keep themselves cool & hydrated during the hot weather.
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Pregnant women are eligible for RSV & whooping cough vaccines. Speak to your midwife, GP practice or pharmacist about vaccinations. Visit nhs.uk/pregnancyvaccinations for more details.
An image of a women on a bus, with her pregnant belly covered in bubble wrap. The writing in yellow reads "vaccines can help protect you and your baby. Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated."

ALT An image of a women on a bus, with her pregnant belly covered in bubble wrap. The writing in yellow reads "vaccines can help protect you and your baby. Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated."

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