The priority services register (PSR) is a free UK service that provides extra advice and support, including when there is an interruption to your electricity, gas or water supply. It offers a range of services for those in vulnerable situations.

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Importance of practicing sun safety.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK to date and is treatable if caught early.

Here are a few simple tips when out in the summer sun which will help to protect you from sunburn and the risk of skin cancer.

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#LOVEYOURSMILE . It's National Smile Month. NHS Lanarkshire health Improvement Oral team along with colleagues from the Public Dental Service, successfully launched their National Smile Month campaign at University Hospital Wishaw. Keep a look out for more information.

NHS Lanarkshire are supporting National Smile Month from the 13th May – 13th June because a healthy mouth means a healthy body #LOVEYOURSMILE

I have a very dear friend who lives in the flooded Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul..

He's been in touch, and listening to him, I wonder if we've under-reported the crisis there?

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 is the 13th - 19th of May!

Join Woodstock Medical Centre, Lanark, for a cuppa and to find out more about resources and support available to support your mental health on Friday the 17th of May 2-3.30pm.

North Locality Health Improvement Team recently supported a number of Cost of Living Events across the North Locality, including Chryston, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth.

The events were organised by North Lanarkshire Council.

People across Scotland can now access face-to-face support when applying for Social Security Scotland benefits.

You can book an appointment with a Client Support Adviser by calling 0800 182 2222.

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Come and join the inclusive sessions at Clyde Cycle Park. The park is open 10am until 2pm.

It doesn’t matter how long it has been since you were last on a bike or what age you are, we have bikes to suit everyone. Our qualified and experienced coaches will help you.

Health and Wellbeing conversations at Blantyre Life.

The NHS Lanarkshire Health Improvement Team are joining Blantyre Life on Wednesday the 8th of May at 10am. A good opportunity to come together and talk about our mental health and wellbeing and share resources.

Come along!

Our Jenny and the Bear Swim-Time programme recently took place at the Tryst Leisure Centre in Cumbernauld.

The programme was developed by the Tobacco Control Team to raise awareness of the risks of children’s exposure to second-hand smoke amongst families throughout Lanarkshire.

Getting your baby to eat solid food is a whole new experience – it can take a bit of getting used to but don’t worry, your baby will still be getting the nutrients they need from breast or formula until they’re at least 9 months old.

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In association with Green Health and Mental Health Awareness week, the Wishaw Health Improvement Team are hosting an event to launch and showcase the fantastic community garden down at King George V Park.

Why not come along?

Everyone is welcome!

C Card - Free Condoms No Fuss is the scheme that provides condoms and lubricant for free to anyone who lives, works or studies in Lanarkshire. Collect from a C Card Centre or by having them posted to your home address if you live in Lanarkshire.

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Healthy n Happy have arranged a series of healthy walks which is free and open to the community. Join in for an evening walk each week, where we walk to various locations around Rutherglen/Cambuslang. Get your steps in while having fun chats!

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Alcohol is linked to seven types of cancer including bowel cancer. It is estimated that about 6 out of 100 bowel cancers (6%) in the UK are linked to alcohol.

For cancer prevention, it’s best not to drink alcohol at all. If you do drink alcohol, keep it as low as possible.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Join Woodstock Medical Centre, Lanark, for a cuppa and to find out more about resources and support available to support your mental health on Friday the 17th of May 2-3.30pm.

If you’re aged 50 to 74 and you’ve made a mistake
on your bowel screening test, misplaced it, or you did
not receive your test kit, you can request a replacement
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Congratulations to Cornerstone House who are celebrating reaching 50 Positive Smoke Free Role Model pledges so far! More than halfway towards their goal of 93.

To support Scotland become a tobacco free generation by signing up, contact [email protected]

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival @mentalhealtharts / MaceioHouseFestival returns this year and applications for projects are now open! 🎭

The theme of the festival is ‘IN/VISIBLE’ (10th – 27nd October 2024)

Contact [email protected] for a proposal form.