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@NHSEngland - we lead and support the NHS in the South West to deliver improved care for patients. This account is monitored between Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

 South West, England
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Today is the final day of #KnowYourNumbersWeek. High blood pressure often has no symptoms but is a major cause of heart attack and stroke. Don't put it off. Know your numbers. ❤️ #EveryHeart
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When was the last time you checked your blood pressure? If you can't remember, now might be a good time. #KnowYourNumbersWeek
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A new NHS South West survey found that more than half of people aged 40-54 feel more under pressure in September than during the summer. When life gets busy, don't forget your own health. #KnowYourNumbersWeek #EveryHeart
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You're busy looking after everyone else. But who's looking after you? High blood pressure often has no symptoms and is a major cause of heart attack and stroke. Check your blood pressure this #KnowYourNumbersWeek. #EveryHeart
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Looking after everyone else? When did you last check your blood pressure? Watch Justin Varney Bennett, NHS England South West's Regional Director of Public Health, explain why knowing your numbers matters. Take a few minutes for your health. #EveryHeart #KnowYourNumbersWeek
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❤️ 1 in 3 adults in the UK have high blood pressure. Many don't know it. Checking your blood pressure is quick, simple and could help prevent a heart attack or stroke. #KnowYourNumbersWeek #EveryHeart
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What's most likely to leave you feeling under pressure? 🔹 A last-minute deadline 🔹 The school run 🔹 The family WhatsApp group We're running a one-week poll on the impact of everyday pressures and we'd love to hear your views. 📊 Have your say: bit.ly/4zzaD1P
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What's most likely to leave you feeling under pressure? 🔹 A last-minute deadline 🔹 The school run 🔹 The family WhatsApp group We're running a one-week poll on the impact of everyday pressures and we'd love to hear your views. 📊 Have your say: bit.ly/4zzaD1P
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What's most likely to leave you feeling under pressure? 🔹 A last-minute deadline 🔹 The school run 🔹 The family WhatsApp group We're running a one-week poll on the impact of everyday pressures and we'd love to hear your views. 📊 Have your say: bit.ly/4zzaD1P
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What's most likely to leave you feeling under pressure? 🔹 A last-minute deadline 🔹 The school run 🔹 The family WhatsApp group We're running a one-week poll on the impact of everyday pressures and we'd love to hear your views. 📊 Have your say: bit.ly/4zzaD1P
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If you are going away this bank holiday weekend, please remember to take your prescription medication with you. If you forget, your GP can send your prescription to a pharmacy near you.
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During #ImmunisationAwarenessMonth, check your immunisation status by reviewing your vaccination history to ensure you and your family are up to date. If you’re unsure, your GP can help you check.
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Make sure you’re prepared this bank holiday – order any repeat prescriptions ahead of time, and check the opening hours of your local services.
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Are you starting college or university next month? Make sure you’re up to date with your vaccinations. You should have already had: othe MenACWY vaccine o2 doses of the MMR vaccine othe HPV vaccine Speak with your GP for more information. #ImmunisationAwarenessMonth
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If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ nhs.uk/111
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During #ImmunisationAwarenessMonth, check your immunisation status by reviewing your vaccination history to ensure you and your family are up to date. If you’re unsure, your GP can help you check.
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If your child has missed any of their MMR or MMRV vaccines, contact their GP surgery as soon as possible to book an appointment. Unsure? You can check your children are up to date with their vaccines in their red book or by asking their GP practice.
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School-aged immunisations are routine vaccines offered to children and young people at different ages to help protect them from serious illnesses. If you are not sure whether your child has had all their routine vaccinations, check their Red Book, or contact their GP practice.
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The NHS in the South West is urging people to make sure they and their families are up to date with routine vaccinations this August, as part of #ImmunisationAwarenessMonth. england.nhs.uk/south/2026/08…
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Need urgent medical help? NHS 111 is here for you ➡️ nhs.uk/111
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