Easy read: Getting your free NHS RSV vaccine This is an easy read guide about having the RSV vaccine. RSV is a virus that can affect your lungs. The best way to avoid RSV is to have a vaccine. This is an injection and it is free. The guide was made by the NHS and … Continued
Did you know that breast screening is the best way to detect breast cancers early, when they are more easily treatable and before any signs or symptoms appear. So even if you feel fit and healthy, it’s really important that you still attend when invited. Having a mammogram is nothing to worry about. It’s quick … Continued
All young people and young adults are offered a free HPV vaccination. HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus , This is a very common group of viruses that spread through skin to skin contact. A few high-risk types of these viruses can cause genital warts and 7 different types of cancer, such as, some head and … Continued
People aged 55 to 74 who have ever smoked (current or ex-smokers who have smoked 100 or more cigarettes in their lifetime) will be invited to a Lung Health Check. A Lung Health Check is to help assess the health of your lungs. It has two steps (although not everyone proceeds to step two): Step … Continued
Easy Read: Protect Yourself from Flu, have the Flu Vaccine This is an easy read guide about having the flu vaccines. The best way to avoid getting flu is to have a flu vaccine. This is an injection and it is free. The guide was made by the NHS and can be downloaded or printed. … Continued
Support Organisations and Helplines Many organisations offer helplines, text support and online help for mental health and other conditions or circumstances where people may need support. Samaritans Call 116 123Visit samaritans.org Text Support 24/7 Text ‘CALMER’ to 85258More info in our article Tyneside Mind Support Line Call 0191 477 4545 (8 am to 10 pm)Visit … Continued
