Monthly Archives June 2025

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme – Starting 22nd July 2025 If you’re at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, there’s a positive step you can take to protect your health. The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme offers expert support to help you make simple, sustainable lifestyle changes that can prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Programme details: Date: Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Venue: Exeter Community Centre, EX4 3RG What to expect: Practical advice, tailored guidance, and ongoing support from trained professionals By joining, you’ll gain access to resources and tools designed to help you improve your diet, increase your physical activity,
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Beat the Heat: Stay Safe and Cool This Summer! As temperatures rise, it’s important to take a few simple steps to stay safe, healthy, and comfortable. Whether you’re working, relaxing, or out and about, here are some easy ways to beat the heat and help others do the same: Stay HydratedDrink plenty of water—even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated, or alcoholic drinks, which can dehydrate you. Keep a refillable water bottle handy and sip throughout the day. Protect Yourself from the SunWear sunscreen with SPF30 or higher, re-apply every 2 hours, and don’t forget your hat and
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This Cervical Screening Awareness Week, we want to highlight the importance of cervical screening in preventing cervical cancer. Cervical screening, formally known as a ‘smear test’, is a test that checks the health of your cervix and helps to prevent cervical cancer. Cervical screening is routinely offered to women and people with a cervix who are aged between 25 to 64. If you’re a transgender man or non-binary person with a cervix, you can talk to your GP about receiving routine screening invitations. When will you be invited for cervical screening? Age When you’re invited Under 25 Up to 6
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This week is Loneliness Awareness Week, a time to shine a light on the power of connection and the importance of tackling loneliness together. Loneliness is something many of us experience at some point in our lives, but it can often be hard to talk about. This week is all about encouraging open conversations, raising awareness, and reminding people that feeling lonely is nothing to be ashamed of. What is loneliness? Everyone experiences loneliness differently — it’s a deeply personal and often complex feeling. It’s important to remember that feeling lonely is nothing to be ashamed of. It’s not your
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Get Your Spring COVID-19 Vaccination! Unfortunately we will not be offering Spring boosters for Covid-19 this year, but you will be able to book and receive a Covid-19 jab at the Greendale Vaccination Centre in Exeter. Where to get vaccinated Greendale Vaccination Centre will be offering Covid-19 jabs on the following dates: Friday 6th June 8.30am – 5.30pm Tuesday 10th June 8:30am – 5.30pm Friday 13th June 8.30am – 5.30pm Tuesday 17th June 8:30am – 5.30pm (Last day to get a Spring Booster!) Am I eligible to receive the vaccine? To check your eligibility visit www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/ or call 119 How
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