This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re celebrating the power of nature & community. Farncombe Community Garden is thriving — from a vibrant sensory garden to yoga & wellbeing sessions like Dose of nature. Head to ow.ly/zk1H50X78ml to learn more. #EngageSurrey

#BabyLossAwarenessWeek 😔😔👣👣🫂

Join NCCH's lunchtime webinar on the NHS 10-Year Plan & what it means for #CreativeHealth. Hear from health & care professionals & join the discussion. 🗓️ Wed 15 Oct | 12:30–13:30 BST 🔗 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6b5138...

For #BlackHistoryMonth, four Black members of nursing staff reflect on the individuals who inspired their dedication to the profession ⬇️

The NHS Lung Health Check programme is coming to Horley! If you're aged 55–74 and a current or former smoker, you may be invited for a free lung check. Early detection saves lives. The check is quick, painless, and could save your life. Find out more: ow.ly/vAZC50X5J5f

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month #BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents approximately a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year. Breast cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages and adequate treatment is provided.

If you’re pregnant, it’s time to get vaccinated against common illnesses, like flu and whooping cough to help to protect you and your baby 👶 Speak to your midwife or GP practice for more information or visit getvaccinatednow.co.uk

October paints the world pink. 🎀 Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the EU. Our goal: 90% of those eligible should be offered breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening. Early detection saves lives! #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Breast cancer remains an urgent issue. We need more than pink. We need action. Join NBCC this October—and every month—as we protect our progress, stand up for science, and continue to move us closer to a world without breast cancer. www.stopbreastcancer.org

October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth, please join us to raise awareness of this often overlooked disease - the fastest growing cause of cancer death in the UK. From ordering posters, to hosting a coffee morning, there are loads of ways to raise awareness: livercanceruk.org/liver-cancer...

Let’s quit smoking together this Stoptober. There’s no need to go it alone. It’s much easier to stop smoking when you get the right support, and there are lots of options to choose from. Watch out for more details on Stoptober in the near future. #stoptober #NHS #quitsmoking

#Stoptober is coming this October, and we are ready to support you. Let's quit smoking together. For free support to quit, call SmokeFree Hull on 01482 977617 or visit https://www.changegrowlive.org/service/hull-smokefree

Stoptober starts tomorrow! 👉 Access resources at www.nhs.uk/better-healt... 👉 Make your quit plan 👉 Downloaded the app You've got this ❤️‍

We're reflecting on the Black History Month theme 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride' by spotlighting stories that celebrate heritage, identity, and resilience. 🔗 https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/373b1cae-dd1f-43e1-a947-e2066c684e48/black-history-month-2025-we-are-history-heritage-and-hope

Parents of 2- and 3-year-olds — protect your little ones this winter with the free NHS flu nasal spray. In this short video, Surrey pharmacist Jay Amin explains how quick, gentle and needle-free it is. Available now from your local GP or participating pharmacy. Find out more: ow.ly/6GHM50X4Muy

As the colder months approach, it’s more important than ever to check which vaccinations you’re eligible for and get protected. Take a moment to find out which vaccines you qualify for 👉 ow.ly/EP6O50X27qr Stay protected this winter. #StayWellSurrey

Here is a solid reference for fall/winter respiratory virus season vaccinations. (CDC is in complete disarray b/c it is purposefully being dismantled by science deniers and sadly can’t be effective as a major public health guide now, so go here: commonhealthcoalition.org/vaccine-reso...

NSW: Hospital admissions jump during 'difficult' winter Hospital admissions in NSW surged to 515,000 in Apr–Jun, the highest on record. Health Minister Ryan Park warns further highs are likely once full winter cold and flu season figures are included. Source: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

💗October is Breast Cancer Awareness month!💗 It's also in 2 weeks! (where did 2025 go!?) This year I'm starting a fundraising campaign with METAvivor! I'm looking for streamers who want to join the "Stream Team" for this fundraiser! More info in images & comments!

🩷Breast Cancer Awareness Month🩷  Living well with Lymphoedema: Evidence to action. Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Campus, Herston Thursday 9 October 2025 7:30am - 11:30am RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/DAZRS (Free event)

How can we better measure treatment outcomes for children with #neurodevelopmental disorders? In this interesting ACAMH Learn talk, Prof. Melissa Mulraney introduces a patient-centred outcome set co-designed by experts & those with lived experience. https://t.co/TjN94dT7zm https://t.co/j6iOFm4FwI

Chief executive of @nhsconfed.org Matthew Taylor shares reflections on the importance of community services to the 10-year health plan and the future of the #NHS. Thanks to all who took part in #CelebratingCommunityServices week. Keep sharing how your services are making an impact! 🙌

A huge thank you to Surrey Community Action for inviting us to the Charity Mash-up in Woking this week! 🌟 It was fantastic to connect, share ideas, and be inspired by so many amazing organisations making a difference in our Surrey community. #CharityMashUp #EngageSurrey

Flu Vaccination for toddlers available through many pharmacies this year Flu Protection Now Closer to Home: Over 600 Pharmacies in the South East Set To Offer Vaccines for 2- and 3-Year-Olds 24 September 2025 News Parents in the South East will be able to get their two-and three-year-olds…

For #WorldPharmacistDay we're celebrating the vital role our pharmacy team plays in supporting patients through innovative and compassionate care. Read how our medicines helpline and MindMeds App are helping patients, carers and staff feel more supported: swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/...

It’s here – #ICONWeek2025 has officially begun! Remember, all babies cry, and you’re not alone. Crying often increases around 2 weeks and peaks at 6–8 weeks. This phase will pass, and you are not alone. More information is available at bit.ly/ICON-day1.

For #WorldAlzheimersDay Kat looked at rehabilation in her new blog Mind Matters dementiawho.com/world-alzhei...

Got questions about the flu vaccine? We know parents want to make informed choices. That’s why we’ve put together a helpful FAQ to answer your questions about the children’s flu vaccine — from how it works to how it’s given. 👉 ow.ly/Rqhg50WYEIX #StayWellSurrey

World Patient Safety Day 17th of Sept Every child has the right to safe, quality health care — from the very beginning." With Migraine, children are not immune. Migraine has been detected in children as young a 12 months. #WorldPatientSafetyDay

🧑‍⚕️ Today marks World Patient Safety Day - a day to raise global awareness about patient safety and call for action to reduce patient harm. 🧑‍🍼 2025's theme is "Patient safety from the start!", calling on action to prevent avoidable harm in paediatric care and build a healthier future for every child.

🧡 World Patient Safety Day 2025 Every child deserves the safest possible start in life. This year’s theme, “Safe care for every newborn and every child”, calls us to action. At Epic, we believe patient safety begins from the very first breath. More info: bit.ly/3K5JQ8c #WorldPatientSafetyDay

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay Children aren’t small adults. They need safe care tailored to their: 🧸 Age 🧸 Weight 🧸 Development 🧸 Medical needs 🧸 Ability to communicate 🧸 Context Learn why we need to ensure safe care for all children from the start👉 bit.ly/WPSD2025WHO #PatientSafety

Protection from previous flu and Covid-19 vaccines fades, and the viruses change over time. Make sure you’re ready for winter by getting vaccinated, even if you’ve had flu or Covid-19 or have been vaccinated before. Find out more at getvaccinatednow.co.uk

📢 It’s #SexualHealthWeek! Dr @margaretheslin1.bsky.social & her team ( @lizhughesdd.bsky.social) are researching the overlap of sexual and mental health. We’re running a week-long campaign— starting off by highlighting why more research in this area is needed. @maudsleynhs.bsky.social#SexualHealthWeek 🎥 Hear from D

This week is #SexualHealthWeek. Visit our @rcnlibraries.bsky.social#SexualHealthWeeksubject guide to access a range of resources - including journals, books and articles - covering subjects related to sexual health and sexual health care: https://bit.ly/3VQ1I9r

If you're pregnant, it's really important to get your winter vaccinations as soon as possible. You're eligible for flu, RSV, and whooping cough vaccines - protect yourself and your baby this winter 💙👶

Madeline Horwarth on the importance of being a patient NHS patient – cartoon

🚨 Please pay attention to Bunny’s thread below, especially the dates Sept 18/19! 👇🏽 I just got my flu, Covid, pneumonia, & RSV vaccinations; rest of my family have appts throughout the week. We all just got our T-dap (& shingles 🙋🏻‍♀️) two years ago, whew! This is not a drill - get vaccinated NOW! 🙏🏽💉

It's Urology Awareness Month – an annual campaign to raise awareness of urology diseases. Emma Randles, from the Applied Sciences department, is investigating the efficacy of urine, tissue and blood-based biomarkers for the detection of recurrence of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

💚September is National Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month💙 #mdzladycreations#scar#lungs#pf#pulmonaryfibrosis#oxygen#lungdisease#blood#therapy#rehabilitation#prevention#care#tests#health#medicine#medical#socialmedia#awareness#support#national#worldwide#September#month#mucus#involvement#love#

Got questions about the flu vaccine? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re pregnant, have a long-term condition, or just want to understand why getting the flu jab matters, our FAQs provide clear and trusted answers. Find out more here 👉 surreyheartlands.org/flu-vaccination #StayWellSurrey

September 2025 is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. This is a devastating diagnosis for anybody and their family to cope with. It's what my Dad died from, after a sudden diagnosis, the disease already well advanced. An extremely cruel and under appreciated disease. www.actionpf.org/get-involved...

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: Raising Hope and Understanding Nationwide#United_States#Chicago#Pulmonary_Fibrosis#PFF#Lung_Disease

September is Urology Awareness Month! This year's theme is ‘Bladder Leakage: Time to Act’. Around 1 in 5 (21%) UK women and 1 in 20 (5.95%) UK men experience urinary incontinence. Come view our display in the QuAD to learn more about urological issues and how healthcare professionals can help.

September marks the beginning of Urology Awareness Month with the theme 'Bladder leakage: Time to Act' To learn more about the ongoing urology-related research at Cambridge BRC, including how early targeted therapy has positive outcomes in prostate cancer: bit.ly/3UUVWmM @cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk

Although rare, chickenpox can lead to severe complications. Infection also means parents and kids have to take time off work and school. Free vaccination on the NHS is fantastic news.

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We visited Dose of Nature, a clinically led service using the outdoors to improve mental health. Their Nature Prescriptions offer one-to-one sessions for issues like anxiety, stress & long covid, with evidence of fewer GP visits. 🌿 #EngageSurrey www.doseofnature.org.uk

September marks #Alzheimer'sAwarenessMonth. To help raise awareness, we covered new research that suggests eye tests could detect early signs of Alzheimer's and dementia 👇 socialcare.today/2025/08/27/e... #health #care #dementia #Alzheimer's

Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 10 September 📅 During the meeting we will be giving a brief update on the work we do and how we are working with partners to improve care and the health and wellbeing of our local communities. ow.ly/ZyhB50WG30j