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We’re buzzing for World Bee Day!
They’re essential for pollination & play a major role in maintaining biodiversity & healthy ecosystems.
In the UK there are more than 250 types of bee we spotted a Tawny mining bee here at the zoo!
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Anyone in the #WestMidlands including #PublicHealth and #HealthProtection partners who want to know the latest information on our response to cases of #Meningitis in #Kent - check out our latest updates online
We're continuing to investigate the meningitis outbreak in Kent.
For practical information about MenB, including details on signs and symptoms, and who is eligible for antibiotics and vaccination, read our blog post:
ℹ️🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18…
ALT ukhsa.blog.gov.uk For more information about MenB, including details on signs and symptoms, and who is eligible for antibiotics and vaccination, read our blog post: Meningitis outbreak: what you need to know
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Cadet Leader Role
Looking for a Leadership challenge where you can make a real difference to the young people?
Why not be a role model and an inspiration to our Police Cadets by becoming a Cadet Leader.
🔗 Click the link in bio to find out more.
#WestMidlands #WMPCareers
ALT Police officer smile with the blur of traffic behind them
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Together with @MetOffice, we’ve issued Yellow and Amber Heat-Health Alerts across England until 13 August 2025.
🟠 Amber: South East, London, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England
🟡 Yellow: North West, North East, South West, Yorkshire and The Humber
ALT A map depicting where the Yellow and Amber and Heat Health Alerts are across England.
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Anyone in the #WestMidlands heading to southern Europe on holiday this #summer?🌞
You might encounter the #Dengue-carrying tiger mosquito🦟
It's now established in countries including #France #Italy and #Spain
Read our blog on how to protect yourself:
bit.ly/TigerMosquitoTravelBl…
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#Muslims in the #WestMidlands going on #Hajj or #Umrah this year should listen to the @MyaKhanUK show @BBCwm @BBCCWR @BBCShropshire @BBCRadioStoke @BBChw on #MayBankHoliday Monday from 7pm
#HealthProtection Consultant Dr Naveed Syed will be giving important advice for pilgrims
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Getting vaccinated when #pregnant helps protect you + your baby from illnesses including #WhoopingCough + #RSV💖
Visit the #NHS website for info + make an appointment with your #WestMidlands GP surgery if you need to catch up on any #MaternalVaccines
bit.ly/MaternalVaccinesNHSIn…
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Norovirus is spreading in Birmingham and Solihull. You can reduce your chance of spreading or catching norovirus.
🧼 Wash your hands with soap and water frequently
❌ Alcohol-based hand sanitisers are ineffective against norovirus
➡️ Find more advice: bit.ly/2r9CZSH
ALT The text reads: Norovirus is spreading. Reduce your chance of spreading or catching norovirus. It can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. Wash your hands with soap and water frequently. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers are ineffective against norovirus.
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Deeply cold air across North America meeting warmer air to the south will energise the jet stream as we move into the weekend.
This will result in a change to much more unsettled weather in the UK with potentially some disruptive winds and heavy rain by Sunday.
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ICYMI: @ITVCentral did a brilliant story last week about the importance of families getting up to date with their #MMR #vaccines to protect against #Measles - featuring our #WestMidlands #HealthProtection Consultant Paul Fisher
Check it out online:
bit.ly/ITVCentralMMRfeature
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With norovirus cases in Wolverhampton high, we're being urged to do all we can to help stop the virus from spreading. Full story 👉 wolverhampton.gov.uk/news/he… @NHSinBlkCountry
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⚠️ Yellow weather warnings issued ⚠️
Heavy rain across western parts of the UK on Sunday
SW Scotland: 0700 – 1500
S Wales / SW England: 0900 – 2100
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
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Find out more about #BirdFlu and what we're doing to protect people in the UK, including procuring vaccines for humans 👩⚕️🧪
More details on our blog: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/03…
ALT Did you know? While bird-to-human transmission of bird flu is rare, we've stockpiled H5 vaccines as part of our pandemic preparedness plans
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Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant helps protect you and your baby, visit the NHS webpage to learn more. 💖
✨🔗 nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-wel…
ALT Illustration of a pregnant woman holding her child in the womb. The text reads Twinkle twinkle little star, if I’m vaccinated, the safer you are. Getting vaccinated while pregnant helps protect you and your baby. Speak to your maternity team.
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📣 NEWS: Tuberculosis cases in England continued to increase in 2024.
Our latest provisional annual data shows an increase of 13% compared to 2023. The largest increases in TB notifications in 2024 were recorded in London & West Midlands. 📈
Full story 🔗
gov.uk/government/news/tuber…
ALT Tuberculosis cases in England continued to increase in 2024. TB notifications increased by 13% to 2023.
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🚒 Ever considered a career in the fire service? Or maybe you haven't?@NFCC_FireChiefs wants to hear from you!
They’re running a survey to understand public awareness of all fire and rescue roles, not just front-line firefighters.
📋 Have your say: nfcc.org.uk/working-in-the-f…
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We've seen extensive reporting of our data showing that tuberculosis cases in England continued to increase in 2024.
The largest increases in TB notifications in 2024 were recorded in London & West Midlands. 📈
Full story 🔗 gov.uk/government/news/tuber…
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A chilly start to Sunday in Scotland and Northern Ireland with ice in places ❄️
Cloudier in England and Wales with strong winds and heavy rain arriving from the southwest ☔
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️