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Changing your eating habits is difficult. Knowing where to start can be tricky. In this Diet Doctor podcast psychologist Dr Jen Unwin talks about setting goals and finding solutions #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

We're really looking forward to Wednesday...join us and Kirkham Health Centre to find out more about what we can all do to take care of ourselves

Out last night? Do you know how many alcoholic units you had? You could still be over the limit this morning - on average, it takes 1 hour for 1 unit of alcohol to leave your body. Find out how alcohol affects your body with the Alcohol Change body map.
Taking a break from alcohol can help us re-set our drinking patterns. Why not start thinking about taking part in Dry January?
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek Change Grow Live

👏Nurse appointments are now available on alternate Saturdays, 8.30am til 4.30pm, at Kirkham Health Centre! If you need a blood test, smear, ear syringing, blood pressure checks, a pill review or an asthma review call us on 01772 686688, option 1, to book an appointment.

Heard of the low-carb diet? Eating a low-carb diet can help you manage type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. Interested? Take a look at this Diabetes UK information and talk to us.

Symptoms of hypoglycemia vary from person to person. Do you know what your signs are so that you can treat the hypo as quickly as possible? #WorldDiabetesDay

It’s not uncommon to start experiencing perimenopausal symptoms in your early 40s, but would you recognise what your symptoms mean? #RockMyMenopause

Did you know there’s more than 2 types of diabetes?
1️⃣Type 1 - your body doesn’t make insulin due to an autoimmune process 2️⃣Type 2 - your insulin either can’t work effectively, or your body can’t produce enough 3️⃣Type 3 - this is caused by pancreatic trauma ... 🤰🏼Gestational - this is where you develop diabetes during pregnancy 🧬 MODY- these are genetic types
In all types of diabetes, glucose builds up in your blood and can have a significant impact on your health.
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We’re really excited to be continuing to develop our partnership work with Kirkham Health Centre. We’ll be using this new Facebook page to share all our local community news. We’d be really grateful if you would like and share this page so as many people as possible can hear about the work we’re doing. 🙏 Fylde Coast CCGs

Can favourite radio and television moments help trigger memories for those with dementia? BBC Radio Scotland has commissioned a series of special programmes and online resources to explore ways of living well with the condition.

The next Welcome Arms meet up will be on Tuesday 12 November at Wesham Community Centre...it’s a lovely group with lovely people ❣️

‪Aged between 60 and 74? You’ll be invited to take part in bowel cancer screening every 2 years. If you’ve received your testing kit in the post, please use it. It could just save your life. Bowel Cancer UK Bowel Cancer Support Group Blackpool Bowelbabe

‪Our relationship with alcohol can put a strain on our personal relationships as well as affect our health. The Change Grow Live service Inspire at St Anne’s provide really helpful support.

Living with pain can be very difficult and stressful. "Taming the Beast" can help you understand your pain, help you deal with it, and cope with your road to recovery.

Your guide to the science behind the health news headlines 📰

The late Roger Rowlands is never far from our thoughts. We’re lucky to have such a beautiful mural in our upstairs waiting room dedicated to his memory, kindly painted by Emilie Illustrates, a lovely local artist 💕 🖌🎨