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The Infant Feeding Survey will ask mothers:
➡️ how they feed their babies
➡️ where they get advice on feeding
➡️ questions on their pregnancy & lifestyle
If your baby was born in December, you may get invited to take part.
Find out more or opt out at infantfeedingsurvey.ipsos.co…
ALT A graphic with an illustration of a woman holding a baby and the title Infant Feeding Survey. Mothers with babies born in December 2023 will shortly be invited to take part in a survey on how they feed their babies, where they get advice on feeding, and their pregnancy and lifestyle. The survey will provide vital information to help improve public services.
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✅ A device that could destroy liver cancer tumours
✅ Blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s or those at risk of stroke
We're investing £10 million in innovative medical devices and tech with the potential to save lives.
More on the companies & devices:
gov.uk/government/news/fundi…
ALT Graphic of a medical device on a palm with text saying, funding for innovative medical devices that can help patients with cancer, stroke and Alzheimer's. Eight tech companies to receive government investment
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"With this degree you can go in & potentially flourish in something you know you enjoy."
🌟 Meet James, senior biomedical support worker apprentice @CUH_NHS 👇
📈 We're increasing apprenticeships to help more people join the NHS as part of the Long Term Workforce Plan.
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The new Adult Social Work Apprenticeship Fund Expression of Interest (EOI) application window is live for local authorities to apply for up to £30,000 per apprenticeship.
The deadline is 16 February. Find the EOI form and guidance here 🔻
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
#NAW2024
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A spring Covid vaccination will be offered to people at highest risk of serious illness following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
The NHS will confirm how and when eligible people can get this vaccination.
More: gov.uk/government/news/jcvi-…
ALT Spring Covid vaccination will be offered to: Everyone aged 75 and over Residents in care homes for older adults Immunosuppressed people aged 6 months and over
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Health Ministers @AndreaLeadsom and @Andrew4Pendle got tested as part of #HIVTestingWeek 👇🏽
Testing is the only way to know if you have HIV or not, so there’s no better time to get tested.
Order your free test kit now: startswithme.org.uk
@APPG_HIV_AIDS @THTorguk
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A spring Covid vaccination will be offered to people at highest risk of serious illness following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
The NHS will confirm how and when eligible people can get this vaccination.
More: gov.uk/government/news/jcvi-…
ALT Spring Covid vaccination will be offered to: Everyone aged 75 and over Residents in care homes for older adults Immunosuppressed people aged 6 months and over
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We're making it easier to see an NHS dentist through our new reform plan which includes:
🦷 more than 2.5 million extra appointments
🦷 dental vans for rural and coastal communities
🦷 financial incentives for dentists to work in areas most in need
More: england.nhs.uk/2024/02/milli…
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This video from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood puts an important spotlight on the critical role that #healthvisitors play in improving outcomes for children, families & communities #ShapingUs
@Earlychildhood @iHealthVisiting @teamCNO_
youtube.com/watch?v=SvBL-vS6…
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🧒 Finding out your child has cancer is among the worst news a parent can receive.
That's why we've launched the Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce chaired by @cj_dinenage to help save lives and reduce the long-term impact of childhood cancer.
gov.uk/government/news/child…
ALT A graphic with an image of a child in a superhero mask and cape, the gold ribbon for childhood cancer awareness and the text Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce Launched.
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Health & care professionals can now access a new #AllOurHealth toolkit to help the current and future workforce maximise their impact on addressing public health issues. Find it in the Supporting Tools Section: orlo.uk/SR7Wb @OHID @NHSE_WTE @rcgp @theRCN @JamieWaterall
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Deaths related to hepatitis C virus (HCV) in over 16s in England are at the lowest rate in 10 years.
The number of people aged over 16 estimated to be living with chronic HCV has gone down by 51.6% since 2015, from 129,400, to 62,600 in 2022.
gov.uk/government/news/chron…
ALT A graph showing the Estimated number of people aged over 16 in England living with chronic Hepatitis C
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Pharmacies are offering new services to make it easier to get treatment without a prescription for:
🟢 sinusitis, sore throat and earache
🟢 infected insect bite, impetigo and shingles
🟢 uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women
Gurdeep Nanra @PillBoxChemist explains ⏬
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Connecting with other people is important for our mental health.
Whether it's in person, online or over the phone, talking to someone about how we feel can help to improve mental wellbeing.
This #TimeToTalk Day, get more tips from #EveryMindMatters 🔽
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🩺💊 From today, you can get treatment for seven common conditions at most pharmacies without a GP prescription.
Across England, 95% of pharmacies have signed up to offer this expanded service.
Details: england.nhs.uk/2024/01/over-…
ALT Graphic with a smiling pharmacist with text that says, New Pharmacy First Services available without prescription. Seven conditions listed: sinusitis sore throat earache infected insect bite impetigo shingles uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women
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"It is absolutely unacceptable to be marketing vapes to children."
@CMO_England Professor Chris Whitty explains why vapes should only be used by smokers as a tool to quit.
Details: gov.uk/government/news/dispo…
#SmokefreeGeneration"
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Did you know the illicit tobacco trade costs the UK around £2.8bn a year?
Today, HMRC and @UKBorder have published their new Illicit Tobacco Strategy – setting out our commitment to reduce demand and tackle criminals behind the illicit tobacco trade ⬇️
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🆕 We’re banning disposable vapes in the UK to protect children’s health.
This is part of new measures to clamp down on underage vaping and create a #SmokefreeGeneration by making it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.
Details 🔻
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My latest @BJNursing public health article explores why the 'Stopping the start: our new plan to create a smokefree generation' policy proposals offer England a huge opportunity to improve the lives of millions of people.
Please read & share👇
magonlinelibrary.com/doi/ful…
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Expanding women's health hubs is one of our key priorities in the #WomensHealthStrategy for 2024.
These hubs offer a one-stop shop for tailored support on women's health in local communities. Find out more from the @CentralLpoolPCN team in Liverpool 🔽
gov.uk/government/news/healt…