There were 1,319 cases of whooping cough in March this year, compared to 858 in the whole of 2023.
If you are pregnant, it's important to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect your newborn baby, as they are at greatest risk.
Find out more.
Sinusitis? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first.
Find out more:
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but your pharmacist can detect it.
For your free NHS blood pressure check, just go to your pharmacy today. Think pharmacy first.
Must be 40 years or older and live in England, eligibility criteria apply.
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Whooping cough cases are rising in England.
If you are pregnant, it's important to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect your newborn baby, as they are at greatest risk.
Find out more.
Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. They are effective, free and also available in BSL.
Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at .
Breast cancer can cause a number of signs and symptoms. Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different for you.
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If you live with asthma, you could save money on your prescriptions.
Find out if you can get free prescriptions by using the eligibility checker at .
#WorldAsthmaDay
It’s
#DeafAwarenessWeek
. Here are some communication tips to help you
#BeDeafAware
.
It's important to remember to ask the person you’re communicating with what their preferences are, and if they have any tips they find helpful.
For more advice, visit .
Some GP services will be available over the bank holiday.
If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent medical help.
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Today is
#InternationalDayOfTheMidwife
!
A baby is born in the NHS every 58 seconds. Thank you to all our incredible midwives for the care, compassion and support you give to mothers, babies and their families every single minute. 💙 👶
#IDM2024
Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. They are effective, free and also available in BSL.
Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at .
If you need urgent dental treatment over the bank holiday, contact your usual dentist.
If you cannot contact your dentist, use NHS 111 online or call 111 for information about your local out of hours service.
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The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe.
A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms.
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice.
Know what is normal for you. Get to know your body and be aware of any new or concerning changes.
Read about symptoms.