Paddock & Longwood Family Practice: Speedwell Surgery & Longwood Villiage Surgery. Member of @ViaductPCN. Providing the highest standard of healthcare.

Joined June 2021
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It’s important that you know: ❔ How to look after your mental health and wellbeing 👋 Who else can help and support you 📍 Where to go for help and support That’s why we’ve created a Choose Well for Mental Health guide to help: buff.ly/4aX22tQ
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Jun 8
Do you know the signs of type 1 diabetes? Learning them could save a life. Swipe to learn more and visit the NHS website for more. #DiabetesWeek
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If you or your child feels unwell during the weekend or evening it can be confusing knowing where to turn. Use 111 or visit #TogetherWeCan. Find seasonal advice, pharmacy finder and information on local health and care services at orlo.uk/zP18W

ALT Feeling unwell out of hours? Get the advice you need. Image of a smart phone with rotating images on the screen of the NHS 111 logo, Together We Can website and pharmacy icon. Together we can stay well this summer.

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May 11
If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call 111 and select the mental health option.   ➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-h…    #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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May 6
Tests and exams can be a tough time for children and young people. As exam season begins, here are some simple ways you can support your child and help them manage stress.
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Talking about death isn’t easy but it matters. Many people avoid these conversations, which can make coping with loss harder. For Dying Matters Awareness Week (4–10 May), we’re encouraging open conversations about death and bereavement with family and friends 💙#DyingMatters
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May 3
The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much - struggling to smile, being unable to lift an arm, or slurred speech. But any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or arm or speech - at the first sign, it's time to call 999. #StrokeAwarenessMonth
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Planning a trip into the wilderness? Don’t forget the essentials… Good walking shoes? ✅ Plenty of water? ✅ Knowing which creepy-crawly to be aware of? That’s a tick too… 🕷️ Find out more in our blog post: 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21…
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Apr 27
With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance. To find out how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescrip…
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Chickenpox protection was added to the routine vaccination schedule earlier this year. However, the vaccines your child is offered depend on when they were born, they may receive either the MMR or MMRV vaccine. Our graph breaks this down. 🔽
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Apr 19
If you’re struggling with a mental health condition like social anxiety, OCD or PTSD, treatment is available. NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential and free - delivered by trained professionals in-person, on the phone, or online. ➡️ nhs.uk/talk
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Paddock and Longwood Family Practice retweeted
Apr 15
It’s #StressAwarenessMonth. Most people feel stressed sometimes. But if stress is affecting your daily life, there are things you can try that may help. ⬇️
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Apr 11
Today is World Parkinson's Day. Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. Learn more about the condition ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons…
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Apr 9
Gambling can harm your health and relationships, and leave you in serious debt. With one of the biggest racing events of the year taking place, if you’re worried about your own or a loved one’s gambling, help and support is available. Advice here ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-s…
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Apr 7
You can now book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you are aged 75 or over, have a weakened immune system or live in a care home for older adults. Find out more and book at nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccinat…
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This #Easter bank holiday weekend, some pharmacies might have different opening hours. Search ‘Find a pharmacy NHS’ or click below to find an open pharmacy near you. 👉nhs.uk/service-search/pharma…
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Mar 17
Meningitis symptoms can develop quickly, so it’s important to act immediately if you spot them. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis…
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Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.
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Mar 9
Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.
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Paddock and Longwood Family Practice retweeted
Mar 2
Nearly a quarter of people have said they’ve missed an NHS appointment in the past. It’s easy to turn on notifications in the NHS App to help remind you – find out how ⬇️
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