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Did you know you can self-refer to physiotherapy without consulting your GP first? If you have a North Manchester GP, are aged over 18 and are experiencing muscle or joint pain fill out the form to see a physio and save a trip to your GP➡️forms.office.com/pages/respo…
💙 WORLD DIABETES DAY 💙
🔍 Know the signs and symptoms:
- Feeling very thirsty.
- Needing to pass urine more frequently.
- Feeling unusually tired.
- Losing weight without trying.
- Blurred vision.
- Cuts or wounds taking longer to heal.
Let's raise awareness!
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🎉 A huge congratulations to our wonderful colleague, Thembie! 🏆
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Thembie, who has been recognised at the CAHN Black History Month Awards 2026, receiving the award for Volunteer Contribution to Equity & Community Wellbeing❤️👏
As the colder weather approaches, it's important to take a few simple steps to protect your health.
💙 Keep warm and dress in layers.
💧 Drink plenty of fluids.
🥗 Eat regular, healthy meals.
🚶♀️ Keep active where possible.
💊 Make sure you have enough medication.
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💕 Breast screening saves lives.
Early detection can make a real difference. Breast cancers found at an earlier stage are often easier to treat, and almost all women diagnosed at the earliest stage survive for at least five years.
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🎃👻 Our Halloween Nasal Flu Party was spook-tacular! 🦇🧡
A huge THANK YOU to all the wonderful parents and 25 little ones who joined us for our Halloween nasal flu party! 🧡🩺
👻 Healthy little monsters, happy little hearts! 🎃🦇
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Higher Blackley, Harpurhey & Charlestown PCN retweeted
Add flu protection to your half-term plans.
Missed the school flu vaccine? Catch-up clinics are running over half term in community venues.
Children aged 2 and 3 can also get vaccinated at their GP surgery or a participating pharmacy.
➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-fl…
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Calling all parents! 🧙♀️ Has your little one missed their flu vaccine? Join us for our Children’s Halloween Flu Vaccine Party! 🎃
🕷️ Tuesday 27th October
⏰ 11am – 1pm
📍 The Family Hub, inside Harpurhey Leisure Centre, Upper Conran Street, Manchester, M9 4DA
October is Black History Month in the UK, a time to celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of Black people and communities, both past and present💙
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❤️ World Heart Day – 29 September 2026
Today is World Heart Day, a great opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of looking after our hearts and taking steps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Let's take small steps towards healthier hearts. ❤️
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🧡 Falls Prevention Awareness Week | 21–25 September
Falls can happen to anyone, but there are simple things we can all do to help reduce the risk of falling and stay independent.
Small steps can make a big difference. 💙
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💗 Sexual Health Awareness Week | 14–20 September
Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) don’t cause any symptoms, so you may have an infection without knowing it. Getting tested is a simple way to look after yourself and your partners.
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🌬️ ASK ABOUT ASTHMA | 7–11 SEPTEMBER
This week is #AskAboutAsthma — a campaign supporting children and young people with asthma to stay well, active and in control of their condition.
If you have concerns about your child's asthma, speak to your GP or asthma nurse.
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🎗️ September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
Blood cancers include leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Be aware of symptoms such as unexplained tiredness, bruising/bleeding, weight loss, frequent infections, lumps or swelling, bone pain or night sweats.
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💊 Bank holiday reminder!
Please remember to order your repeat prescriptions in good time. GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday.
Check your medication supply today and avoid leaving it until the last minute.
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💚 Your mental health matters
Small steps can make a big difference. Take time for yourself, stay connected, get enough rest and be kind to yourself.
If you're struggling, please speak to your GP or a healthcare professional. You don't have to manage things alone. ❤️
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🩺 HIGH OR LOW BLOOD PRESSURE — KNOW THE SIGNS
High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but can increase your risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
Low blood pressure can cause dizziness, light-headedness, blurred vision, tiredness or fainting.
#BloodPressure #NHS
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🧠 Know the signs of meningitis. Act fast.
Meningitis can develop quickly and become life-threatening. Symptoms may include a high temperature, severe headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, drowsiness, vomiting and a rash that doesn't fade under pressure.
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Higher Blackley, Harpurhey & Charlestown PCN retweeted
People in Asian and Black ethnic groups are more at risk of liver cancer. Liver cancer is often diagnosed at late stage so it’s important to know the symptoms to look out for.
Find out more 👉 livercanceruk.org/news/sympt…
#EthnicMinorityCancerAwarenessMonth #LiverCancer
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Spot potential signs of head and neck cancer
👉 an unexplained lump of any size
👉 red or white patches in your mouth
👉 a mouth ulcer
👉 a sore throat
👉 a croaky voice
👉 difficulty swallowing
See your GP if you have symptoms for 3 weeks or more
#WorldHeadandNeckCancerDay
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ALT an unexplained lump of any size red or white patches in your mouth a mouth ulcer a sore throat a croaky voice difficulty swallowing
ALT If you’ve had any of these symptoms for 3 weeks or more or speak to your GP. Spot the signs Get Cancer Clever
