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Keep cool and safe in the hot weather As the hot summer weather replaces the long, cold winter months there is now more opportunity to spend time outdoors – enjoying some gardening, walking on the beach or exploring the countryside. At this time of year it is easy to underestimate the strength of the sun […]
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Fantastic prizes up for grabs Healthy Ambitions Suffolk People from across Suffolk are being given the chance to win one of a range of fantastic prizes – simply by taking the first steps towards improving their health and wellbeing. During June, Healthy Ambitions Suffolk is offering children and adults alike the chance to sign up […]
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Local Project in Running for National Award Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health On BBC 1’s National Lottery programme on Wednesday 2nd June, presenter Carole Machin announced that the search was on to find the public’s favourite Lottery funded projects of 2010. A local project, Stuff Stigma, is flying the flag for Norfolk, having reached the […]
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Local Project in Running for National Award Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health On BBC 1’s National Lottery programme on Wednesday 2nd June, presenter Carole Machin announced that the search was on to find the public’s favourite Lottery funded projects of 2010. A local project, Stuff Stigma, is flying the flag for Norfolk, having reached the […]
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Stay aware of the dangers in your garden The longer days and warmer weather means children are spending more time in the garden enjoying the outdoors. For many children water holds a particular fascination, with garden pools, paddling pools and other water features often being an exciting source of interest. However with drowning being the […]
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50-mile bike ride? It’s good for the heart! Big hearted staff at NHS Norfolk are planning to take part in a 50-mile sponsored bike ride, raising money for the British Heart Foundation. They’re taking part in the Norwich 100/50 bike ride on Sunday, June 6th. There are two courses, one of 50 miles and the […]
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“Let’s get Suffolk cooking” Photo/ film/ interview opportunity: Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd June at the Healthy Ambitions Suffolk food theatre at the Suffolk Show. Local celebrity chefs demonstrate affordable and exciting recipes while families are given the chance to cook their own healthy lunch. People looking for new ideas for healthy, cheap and easy […]
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Have a fun and healthy bank holiday weekend The bank holiday weekend is a great opportunity to spend some time enjoying ourselves, taking part in healthy activities such as walking, beachcombing or playing sport. With many GP surgeries, pharmacists and dentists closed on Monday 31 May, NHS Suffolk has come up with a list of […]
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Choose well, plan ahead – and enjoy the bank holiday! NHS Norfolk is urging anyone needing medical attention over the bank holiday to plan ahead wherever possible. It offers the following advice: – If you have medication on prescription, make sure you order it early and that you have enough medicine to last the weekend. […]
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Make a real difference to healthcare services in Suffolk A new initiative to give people a greater say in health services and healthcare is being launched by NHS Suffolk (28 May). Membership of the new Suffolk Health Forum is open to any individual, community group or voluntary organisation that wants to voice their opinion on […]
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King’s Lynn event to discuss how the Health Trainer Service can help you achieve health goals People are being invited to an event in King’s Lynn to find out more about the NHS Norfolk Health Trainer Service and find out how the service can help them make healthy lifestyle changes. The event will take place […]
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New social setting for carers The Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has teamed up with Norfolk Library, Norfolk Museum and Social Services to introduce a drop in café for carers. The drop in café will provide an opportunity for carers to relax in a comfortable environment, discuss concerns with members of staff […]
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How to find urgent care over the Bank Holiday weekend NHS Norfolk is reminding anyone needing medical attention over the bank holiday to remember to “Choose Well.” Choose Well is the national campaign to help people find the right care closer to home when they need it. In many cases a safe and appropriate way […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing May 24, 2010
It’s a Bank ‘Wally-Day! in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care and the Have a Heart appeal The Great Yarmouth Town Centre Partnership has declared May 31st 2010 as Bank ‘Wallyday’ Monday as they set about organising another attempt at the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as the Where’s Wally book […]
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Mental health trust is beating the bugs with free hand hygiene stations The Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is leading the way in cleanliness as the first NHS Trust in the UK to introduce hand sanitiser stations at no cost to the Trust. The 18 units across Trust sites are for service […]
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Give your teeth some loving during National Smile Month With 1 in 3 people brushing their teeth once a day or less, during this National Smile Month NHS Suffolk is encouraging people to take better care of their teeth and visit an NHS dentist. And the message is loud and clear – there’s an NHS […]