Advent Calendar
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1st |
Self-Care – Keep Warm |
As we start the 1st December we are launching our Winter advent calendar, filled with daily tips and support links.
#Day1 Fight the cold weather this Winter! Keep warm and help prevent health problems. Wrap up warm whenever possible
#StayWellThisWinter #HelpUsHelpYou #Adventcalendar
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2nd |
Pharmacy |
Your local pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical advice and over the counter medicines to manage a range of minor illnesses.
#StayWellThisWinter #HelpUsHelpYou #Adventcalendar
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3rd |
Boost Your Immunity |
Boost your immunity this Winter by ensuring you have your COVID-19 vaccine and Flu Vaccine
#StayWellThisWinter #HelpUsHelpYou #Adventcalendar
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4th |
Think 111 Online |
NHS 111 online offers health advice and information. Go online to 111.nhs.uk if you are ill and have questions about your health and where you should go to get treated.
#Think111Online #StayWellThisWinter #Adventcalendar |
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5th |
Healthier Together Website – Colds in Children
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With the winter months ahead of us, coughs and colds become more common especially in children. The best way to look after your child is to ensure they have plenty to drink and if they have a temperature, some paracetamol will help. You can also access the Healthier Together website which provides advice from local healthcare professionals, you’ll find information about when you should worry and where to seek help if required. Visit bit.ly/healthiertogethercoughcold
#StayWellThisWinter #HelpUsHelpYou #Adventcalendar |
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6th |
Asthma – Self Care |
Cold weather can be an asthma trigger that may be hard to avoid. Make sure to wrap up warm and carry your inhaler.
#SelfCare #StayWellThisWinter #Adventcalendar |
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7th |
Boost Your Immunity
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Boost your immunity this Winter by ensuring you have your COVID-19 vaccine and Flu Vaccine
#StayWellThisWinter #HelpUsHelpYou #Adventcalendar
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8th |
Pharmacy – OTC medicines |
Your local pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical advice and over the counter medicines to manage a range of minor illnesses.
#PharmacyFirst #StayWellThisWinter #HelpUsHelpYou #Adventcalendar
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9th |
Extended Access |
You can book appointments to see a GP, nurse & other healthcare professionals on evenings & weekends. Extended access appointments are available throughout the winter period. Ask your GP practice reception or visit your practice website for more information.
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10th |
Mental Health |
Christmas can be a stressful for many and can affect your #MentalHealth. Support is available to anyone who needs it. If you're in crisis and need to talk, there are many helplines staffed by trained people ready to listen. They won't judge you and could help you make sense of what you're feeling.
#StayWellThisWinter #Adventcalendar
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11th |
Repeat Prescriptions |
It’s Christmas Day 2 weeks today. On regular medication? Check that you have what you need to see you through the festivities. If not, order a repeat prescription from your GP practice before the festive break #HelpUsHelpYou #StayWellThisWinter
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12th |
Be Kind |
Be Kind! Please remember to #BeKind this winter to all NHS staff who are working extremely hard throughout the very busy festive period.
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13th |
Children – Healthier Together |
Colder months might make fevers or higher temperatures more common within Children. Visit the Healthier Together Website for advice from a local healthcare professional. You’ll find advice on when you should worry and information on how to take a temperature. bit.ly/healthiertogetherfeverhightemperature #StayWellThisWinter #Adventcalendar
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14th |
Self-care |
Don’t just fill your stockings with gifts this Christmas, fill your medicine cabinet too! Be prepared this winter with essential medicines including: paracetamol, ibuprofen, bandages, plasters and cold relief products. Many medicines are low cost at pharmacies and local shops. #SelfCare #StayWellThisWinter
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15th |
Extended Access |
You can book appointments to see a GP, nurse & other healthcare professionals on evenings & weekends. Extended access appointments are available throughout the winter period. Ask your GP practice reception or visit your practice website for more information.
#StayWellThisWinter #Adventcalendar
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16th |
Christmas Opening |
Health services are open over the festive period including NHS 111, local pharmacies, and GP Practices. Please speak to your local health care services to find out more information around Christmas opening times.
#StayWellThisWinter #Adventcalendar
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17th |
Think 111 Online |
NHS 111 online offers health advice and information. Go online to 111.nhs.uk if you are ill and have questions about your health and where you should go to get treated. #Think111Online #StayWellThisWinter #HelpUsHelpYou
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18th |
Repeat prescription reminder |
1 Week To Go! If you’re on regular medication, check that you have what you need to see you through the festivities. #SelfCare #StayWellThisWinter
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19th |
Helping Others Loneliness / Mental Health |
For many the festive season can be a lonely, isolating and sad time for many. Remember this Christmas take care of others, call them, talk, listen.
#MentalHealth #StayWellThisWinter |
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20th |
Prescriptions |
Festive Reminder! If you’re on regular medication, check that you have what you need to see you through the festive period. #StayWellThisWinter |
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21st |
Children – Healthier Together |
Lots of bugs and germs circulate during the winter, if your child has picked up a virus and you’re not sure what to do, visit the Healthier Together website for help and advice from healthcare professionals https://sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/
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22nd |
Christmas Opening |
Health services are open over the festive period including NHS 111, local pharmacies, and GP Practices. Please speak to your local health care services to find out more information around Christmas opening times. #StayWellThisWinter
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23rd |
Pharmacy |
Health services are extremely busy during the festive month. You can get professional advice by visiting your local pharmacy. All pharmacies have a private area where you can speak to the pharmacist confidentially.
#StayWellThisWinter |
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24th |
Think 111 Online |
NHS 111 online is here to help you this winter with medical help and advice available anywhere, anytime. Think 111 online first https://111.nhs.uk/ #HelpUsHelpYou #StayWellThisWinter
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25th |
Merry Christmas |
Merry Christmas from NHS South Yorkshire |