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Birmingham, UK
Joined June 2010
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Great to join Ghazanfar, Research and Engagement Officer of ⁦⁦⁦@HWBrum⁩, at ⁦@southandcitycol⁩ Longbridge campus today
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Happening tomorrow with @actonenergy_uk at @BirminghamRep!
Energy bills scarier than Halloween? 🥶🎃 @actonenergy_uk is running a free event Thurs 31st Oct from 10am to 3:30pm offering advice for all & vouchers/appliances subject to eligibility criteria. 📍 Birmingham Rep Theatre, 6 Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2EP #costofliving
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Thank you very much to @HWBrum for visiting us at JCC today and helping to support our students during World Mental Health Day 2024 🎗
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The West Midlands Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service are looking for those aged 16 -25, living with or after a cancer diagnosis, to complete their survey. The results will help understand the needs of young people who have been diagnosed with cancer. tinyurl.com/2znaakak
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#BlackMaternalMentalHealth awareness, tune one into ⁦@unityfm935⁩ at 5pm today to ⁦Dr Elizabeth Penny with Kathleen @BabyBuddyApp⁩ ⁦@bhamcommunity⁩ ⁦@BSol_ICS⁩ ⁦@HWBrum⁩ ⁦@5PillarsParent⁩
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It's #OrganDonationWeek, and we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Organ Donor Register! More than 100,000 lives have been saved over the last 30 years thanks to the generosity of organ donors and their families. Register your decision ➡️ orlo.uk/zQLl0
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Let's turn the skies pink for #OrganDonationWeek as we mark 30 years of the NHS Organ Donor Register! We'd love landmarks and buildings across the country to turn pink during the week to raise awareness of organ donation. Find out how to get involved ➡️ orlo.uk/lgYwL
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Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. ➡️ Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
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Want to speak to an expert about cancer symptoms and screenings? 🚌 🗨️ Next week, our cancer bus is driving across B'ham and Solihull with healthcare experts onboard, ready for your queries and concerns @NHSBSOL ➡️ Follow the link to learn more: birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.u…
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We were super excited to be at @BartleyGreenCommunityHub for the annual community picnic, and fantastic to meet @HWBrum and hear about all the amazing support they are offering the local community. Check them out: healthwatchbirmingham.co.uk/ #LoveIt
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Just a reminder to anyone picking up their A-level results today - we're here 24/7 if you need to talk anything through. 💚
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It’s #WorldOrganDonationDay, the perfect time to confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register! It takes just 2 minutes and you could save up to nine lives. ➡️ orlo.uk/90ZKu
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A ⚠️yellow heat-health alert⚠️ has been issued for the West Midlands until 9am Wednesday (Aug 14th). It’s important to protect yourself and others (especially children & older people) during this period. 💦 Find out more at bit.ly/3YsHp4L #beattheheat #weatheraware
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The NHS vaccination programme is free and helps protect your teen from illnesses throughout their life, like HPV. Read more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2023/04/24… #VaccinesWork #Vaccination
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If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Check your heart age. ➡️ nhs.uk/health-assessment-too…
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The violence and racism that we’ve seen over the weekend is distressing and frightening. Please know you are not alone. If you are struggling with everything that is going on you can talk to us free day or night on 116 123.
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From today, some GP services will be affected due to collective action. GP practices will still be open, and you should be able to book appointments. Your GP practice should inform you of any changes to services.
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☀️ A reminder that a yellow heat-health alert has been issued by @UKHSA_WestMids and @metoffice for the West Midlands, from 9am today (29 July) to 11pm on Wed 31 July. Please check on elderly relatives/neighbours - or anyone you know who may be vulnerable: bit.ly/3YsHp4L
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Are you a #Birmingham citizen with lived experience of suicide and self-harm? Help shape Birmingham’s #SuicidePrevention Strategy by sharing your experiences at one of our focus groups taking place throughout August. Find out more and sign up at: bit.ly/46grvfm
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We urgently need more O group blood donors to come forward and help boost stocks to treat patients. With over 12,000 appointments still to fill in donor centres over the next two weeks, register today and book an appointment to donate. ➡️ blood.co.uk
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