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Protect yourself from winter viruses. If you have certain health conditions, you could be eligible for a free flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster.

Flu and COVID-19 can spread more easily in winter when mixing indoors. So if you’re 50 years or over, you should have the flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

The flu and COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to protect you and your baby against these dangerous viruses. Book your appointments now with your GP surgery or pharmacist or ask your maternity services.

Find out if you are eligible at nhs.uk/wintervaccinations and book now.

Low energy? Getting active could give you a boost.

Feeling anxious? Simple breathing exercises could help.

Trouble focussing? Regular physical activity could make a difference.

Difficulty relaxing? Physical activity is a great way to burn off nervous energy.

Visit https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/ for more tips and advice.

#EveryMindMatters #BetterHealth

If a friend or family member has been coughing for three weeks or more, encourage them to contact their GP practice. It’s probably nothing serious, but it could be a sign of cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment of cancer can save lives.

Blood in your pee –  even just once, could be a sign of cancer. It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable. Contact your GP practice.

#HelpUsHelpYou

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer/symptoms/

Every chat you have with your child helps them develop their social skills, so they can make friends more easily.

Get simple ideas to help get them talking: nhs.uk/start4life/chatplayread

#ChatPlayRead

If you feel like you need someone to talk to, the NHS England Looking After You coaching service is available to everyone working in primary care, including general practice, pharmacy, dentistry and optometry. Thousands of people have booked sessions and given positive feedback on their experience.

Bespoke coaching is available with experienced coaches to support individual wellbeing, leaders and managers can discuss team topics, and coaches can help staff to make career decisions. All coaching is free and confidential at a date and time that suits you. Take some time to look after yourself and your colleagues as you continue to look after others.

Visit www.england.nhs.uk/lookingafteryou

Water makes up two thirds of our body. It is vital we drink enough fluid to maintain a healthy balance. Most people get dehydrated by not drinking enough fluids or by losing fluids and not replacing them.

Signs you are dehydrated:

• Dry mouth
• Thirst
• Headache
• Loose skin
• Dark or strong smelling urine
• Constipation
• Tiredness

Click the information leaflet on the link below to find out more information on how to spot the signs and preventing dehydration:

Hydration – Simple Steps To Prevent It Information Leaflet

Hydration – Simple Steps to Prevent It Poster

Stopping smoking not only improves your physical health but also is proven to boost your mental health and wellbeing. Quitting can improve mood, and help relieve stress, anxiety and depression.

Join the thousands of people who are quitting smoking, download the free quit smoking app on the App Store or get it on Google Play to get started.

Vaccinating children protects them and vulnerable family members against serious illness. Contact your GP practice today.

Protect your child against flu – information for parents and carers of children in primary school or pre-school:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flu-vaccination-leaflets-and-posters/protect-yourself-against-flu-information-for-parents-and-carers-of-preschool-and-primary-school-aged-children