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The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults. A vaccine is available for those at risk from 1 September.

Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP.

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.

There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.

The eligibility for a free NHS Shingles vaccine is changed from the 1st of September 2023

Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.

If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)

If you’ve been invited for cervical screening, we hope you’ll choose to have it.

Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks.

Parents are being asked to check children are fully up to date with their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations by checking their vaccine record in their red book.

The bowel cancer screening kit can save your life.

Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.

The NHS 111 online service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist.

You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep.

The best start for you and your baby.

Looking after your mental health. There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to your doctor. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer.

Big changes are taking place across the health and care system.  What does it mean?

Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns. Instead, over the counter medicines are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket in your local community.

Get advice about when and how children aged 5 to 15 can get their COVID-19 vaccination, and information on side effects and safety. Vaccination for children aged 5 to 15 Vaccine side effects and safety for children

Fancy a cuppa? Sometimes reaching out to someone with as little as three words can make a big difference.

When you think you need A&E, contact NHS 111 by phone or online. NHS 111 is free and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You answer questions about your symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully trained adviser on the phone.

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