High blood pressure puts you at risk of life-threatening conditions.

One in 4 adults have high blood pressure unknowingly as they have no symptoms.

Friday marked #WorldHypertensionDay and we are urging anyone over the age of 40 to get their blood pressure checked for free.

Today is day six of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Looking after your mental health is something we should think about all the time just like with our physical health.

Staying on top of our mental wellbeing helps us to manage difficult times

Read more here nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

George Gouveia followed in the footsteps of his dad by working as a porter.

He has been at St George's for over 30 years and met his wife here over 20 years ago.

George is now IDT Head of Training at St George’s and this week's #Teamgesh staff story❤️

epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/staffstories

One in four people in the UK are living with high blood pressure unknowingly as they have no symptoms.

#WorldHypertensionDay was yesterday and high blood pressure puts you at risk of life-threatening conditions.

Get yours checked for free at a pharmacy nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

If you need urgent medical help for you or a loved one but you're not sure where to go please use 111.

They'll make an assessment so you will be directed to the correct place to get the right medical help.

💻Online to NHS 111 at nhs.uk/111
📱 Use the NHS App

If you are doing anything outside this weekend - like buying or selling at a car boot sale please stay safe in the sun.

Wear clothes that provide protection - such as a hat that shades the face, neck and ears - and don't forget to use sun cream/lotion.
nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

Today is day five of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Talking to someone about how we are feeling or finding ways to help other people can curb loneliness and improve your mental health and wellbeing.

This can be online, by phone or in person.

Read more here nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

Today is #WorldHypertensionDay and persistent high blood pressure can put you at risk of:

Heart disease
Heart attacks
Strokes
Heart failure
Peripheral arterial disease
Aortic aneurysms
Kidney disease
Vascular dementia

Check yours for free at a pharmacy
nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

We are so proud of Molly Simpson 💙 who is the head of our hospital charity Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity.

Molly continuously goes beyond the call of duty to raise money for the charity and last week she took part in a 5k run to bring in even more funds.

Thank you for everything you do Molly ♥️♥️

Whooping cough cases are rising in England.

Sadly, five babies have died between January and March this year.

Agata is the immunisation nurse for the maternity department at sister hospital St George's and shares why pregnant women should get vaccinated against whooping cough

Today is #WorldHypertensionDay and around one in 4 adults in the UK are living with high blood pressure.

Having high pressure could increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke, so if you're over 40 you can have it checked for free at a local pharmacy
nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

Coming to our emergency departments when it’s a non-emergency doesn’t mean you will be seen more quickly.

It may result in a longer wait altogether as you could be redirected to another service.

So please use NHS 111 online first and you will be directed to the right place💻

Today is day four of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Taking steps to think about things differently can improve your mental health and wellbeing.

This is because sometimes we develop patterns of thoughts or behaviours that are unhelpful.

Read more here nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

💬'Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than helping people. You can’t underestimate the positive impact a smile or a kind word can have on a patient.'

Meet George Gouveia, IDT Head of Training at St George’s, who is this week's #Teamgesh staff story❤️

epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/staffstories

Whooping cough cases are on the rise with babies who are too young to start their vaccinations at greatest risk.

If you're pregnant you can help protect your baby by getting vaccinated as your immunity will pass through the placenta.

Read more info here nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

Our urgent triage line, Call a Midwife, is available to all women who are 16 weeks pregnant or more 📷

The dedicated phone line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 📷

Find out more about Call a Midwife on the Healthy Surrey website 📷 ow.ly/CuBr50RkUXX

If you need urgent mental health support, call our 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line team. They are there to help you.
Please only attend A&E if it is an emergency 🚨
Find out more orlo.uk/Gh6fO
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Today is day three of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

If you find that your worries are taking over it can help to try to manage this.

One way is by setting yourself some 'worry time every day to write things down & try to find solutions.

Read more tips here nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

Lovely Jan and Joan are two of the kind-hearted volunteers at The League of Friends for St Helier Hospital shop and tea bar.

They have an incredible 27 years of service between them. Thank you both ♥️

More about the charity & volunteering visit here epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/our-shop-tea-b…

The rules have changed and now pharmacists can treat and prescribe medication, if needed, for 7 common health conditions.

If you have a non-emergency medical need Think Pharmacy First 🚶‍♀️

Or go online to NHS 111 where you can be assessed & directed to the right place for help 💻