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Strut Safe is a nationwide phone line which is run by volunteers to keep you company and help you feel safe on your walk home. If you need to walk home alone and you don’t feel safe then give them a call 0333 335 0026. Their phone lines are open: Fridays & Saturdays, 7pm to 3am Sundays, 7pm to 1am Strut Safe’s volunteers will help you feel safe until you are through the front door. For more information please visit https://strutsafe.org/ Page created: 23rd October 2024 Page updated: 23rd October 2024
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Christmas Themed Bake Sale Craving some scrumptious treats? Look no further! Join us at the Friends of Mount Pleasant Health Centre’s bake sale on Thursday 21st November. Indulge in delicious baked goods at the Mount Pleasant Health Centre waiting room, starting at 10am. But that’s not all! Alongside mouth-watering treats, enjoy our exciting activities, including a tombola, books, bric-a-brac featuring delightful Christmas items, and a raffle to win hampers. Don’t miss this opportunity to satisfy your cravings and join in the festive fun while supporting a noble cause. Your contribution will significantly benefit the Friends charity, helping to fund their
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Please call 01392 255722 to book your flu vaccination. We will be offering Flu vaccinations again this Autumn, starting from Saturday 5th October 2024. A flu vaccination provides the best protection against an unpredictable virus which infects many people and can cause serious illness. The vaccination is free and recommended yearly for those most at risk of flu.   Who is eligible for the Flu vaccine? those aged 65 years and over those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups (as defined by the Green Book, Influenza Chapter 19) those in long-stay residential care homes carers in
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Join us and participate in Hello Yellow! We’re excited to announce that we are participating in Hello Yellow today, an event that raises awareness for young people’s mental health and highlights the support available for those who may be struggling. Whether you’re in the classroom, at work, or at home, this is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and spark conversations about young people’s mental health. Hello Yellow is traditionally a vibrant event that encourages people all over the country to wear yellow and share their stories and experiences related to mental health. Today is dedicated to promoting understanding, empathy,
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‘STOP SMOKING FOR STOPTOBER AND YOU’RE FIVE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO QUIT FOR GOOD’  Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously. Over 5 million adults in England still smoke. Smoking causes 64,000 deaths a year, making it the biggest cause of preventable illness and death. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s why this year’s Stoptober campaign is encouraging smokers to join the thousands of others who are committing to quitting for the month of
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Please call 01392 255722 to book your Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination. What is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major respiratory virus that is most common over the winter period. While the symptoms are mild for many, RSV accounts for around 30,000 hospitalisations of children under 5 in the UK annually. RSV can also be severe in older adults, causing pneumonia and flare-ups of existing lung disease and other long-term conditions.   Who is at risk? RSV can be especially dangerous for infants and the elderly. RSV is most common in infants under 1 year old. Babies are particularly
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On the 12th September and the 14th October, our patients will be able to attend groups on the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. The sessions run by HealthierYou will include topics such as: healthy eating, physical exercise, and long-term behaviour change classes, to help you build a healthier lifestyle. For more information about local sessions and HealthierYou, please visit: www.preventing-diabetes.co.uk Page created: 2nd September 2024 Page updated: 16th September 2024
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Before you begin your studies, make sure you are up to date with your MenACWY, MMR, and HPV vaccinations. All three are critical for protecting yourself and others against serious diseases. All students should be up to date with the following three vaccines: MenACWY – protecting against 4 common kinds of meningococcal bacteria causing meningitis and septicaemia. MMR – protecting against measles, mumps, and rubella. HPV – protecting against human papilloma virus related cancers such as cervical cancer and other cancers of the head, neck and genital areas, and genital warts. For more information about these vaccines and how to get them, visit
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Are you expecting a baby? Join a four-week group for expectant parents, where you’ll receive emotional and practical support. If you’re expecting a baby, or are looking to connect with other expectant parents, then pop along to the Flying Start Family Hub on Friday 27th September. This course will be run by two Action for Children staff and will cover the following topics: Week 1 – Introducing the course and What to pack in your hospital bag Week 2 – What your baby can do Week 3 – Emotions Week 4 – Practical session Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/best-before-your-baby-tickets-972021692047 Page
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In August and September, pupils who will have recently started year 7, along with their parents/carers, will be able to attend workshops on “navigating change” and “managing anxiety”. Both sessions will take place at The Beacon Centre in Exeter and will include topics on building confidence, managing worries, and reflecting on challenges. Workshop: Navigating Change, Wednesday 21st August, 1pm to 3pm. Workshop: Managing Anxiety, Wednesday 25th September, 2.30pm to 4.30pm For more details, please click on the posters below. Page created: 5th August 2024 Page updated: 5th August 2024
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