Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign since it first launched. Over 5 million adults in England still smoke, and it remains the biggest behavioural cause of preventable illness and death, with 64,000 deaths a year. This year’s Stoptober...
Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you, if something in your body doesn’t feel right,contact your GP practice. We know that many people worry about cancer but sometimes put off getting checked because they hope the symptoms will go away or think they will get bad news. But finding cancer early makes it more...
Heart and circulatory disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, causes a quarter of all deaths in the UK and is the largest cause of premature mortality in deprived areas Heart attack symptoms and signs can vary from person to person The most common symptoms are squeezing across the chest of a feeling of unease. But...
Wellness Walks Join us for a gentle guided walk in the beauty of nature! There will be opportunities to discuss your career ideas and chat with our team of mental health experts. Oswestry Wednesday 26th July 3pm – 4pm Cae Glas Park Gates – opposite Square One Coffee Shrewsbury Thursday 27th July 3pm -4pm Blue...
Please join us for an open day for anybody affected by cancer, their loved one’s carers and professionals. Please come join us for an opportunity to find out more about local and national services that support those affected by Cancer. Local speakers and demonstrations to be announced. Follow us on our social media to keep...
This week is important. It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2023 (19th – 24th June 2023) We’re supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust because we want you to have all the facts about this potentially life-saving test. Did you know almost one in three women and people with a cervix don’t take up their invite? We want...
It is Diabetes Week 2023 12th – 18th June – If you’ve been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, managing your condition is important and if you have type 2 diabetes then adopting a healthy lifestyle and managing your diabetes can help you avoid complications such as amputation, heart disease, and stroke. Type 1 Diabetes MyType1...
Who Are We? The PPG are volunteers that meet to feedback patient experience and aim to help improve the service for patients. Please visit our webpage for more information on us and dates for our next meeting – www.teldoc.org/patient-participation-group Covid Vaccinations 98,800+ vaccinations have been given to date. www.teldoc.org/get-vaccinated Spring Booster From now until Friday...
Around 200,000 people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every year – putting them at risk of potentially serious health complications and early death. Modern life can make it hard to be healthy but, for many people, type 2 diabetes can be prevented by making small lifestyle changes. Diabetes is a leading cause of vision...
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Every Mind Matters is launching a new campaign to encourage people to make the first move for their mental health to reduce symptoms of anxiety. Whilst anxiety can help us to focus or take extra care when needed, if it gets too much for us or if it persists, it...
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