Chorlton Family Practice

Via @NHSUK on Twitter: 'It's #DementiaActionWeek. We can all help with dementia. Small steps can make a real difference, such as helping friends and neighbours understand the challenges faced by people with dementia. For more advice visit our page: http://ow.ly/EQvr30oMdse '

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Via @mentalhealthuk on Twitter: It's easy for work to get on top of us, and the stress can eventually lead to further mental health problems. Visit our website today for tips and ideas to manage your wellbeing ' https://bit.ly/2VTpO5X

Via @mindcharity on Twitter: 'For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - and every other week - we're here to make sure everyone with a mental health problem gets support and respect #MHAW19 #MHAW https://bit.ly/2LCqY1G

The pressures on GPs are being looked at by the BBC as part of a special day of coverage, including a Panorama investigation.

Benjy and Amelie are raising money for a defibrillator to place in the community. If anyone can help ANY donations no matter how big/small will be appriciated. Just follow the link below.

"...A single person with measles will be able to infect 90 other people who are not immune.Measles is highly infectious, even before the typical rash appears, so you cannot simply 'keep away'. We must protect children and communities against this potentially very serious but entirely preventable infectious disease - and the only way to do that is through vaccination." (Prof Beate Kampmann, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine). https://www.bbc.com/news/health-48039524< br>

The importance of sleep for our health: https://www.theguardian.com/…/best-thin g-you-can-do-for-you…

The Easter, May and August Bank Holiday list of pharmacy opening hours are now available. Find out where your nearest Pharmacy is and when it's open. https://psnc.org.uk/…/…/pharmacy-bank -holiday-opening-hours/

We are experiencing some technical difficulties with our phone system. Our phone provider is trying to fix this. We apologise for any inconvinience and hope to be back to normal as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Hiba.

A reminder to all out patients coming in to make appointments here at Chorlton Family Practice:

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Via @manairport on Twitter: 'If you’re travelling through @manairport with a hidden disability, collect a sunflower lanyard from an assistance desk🌻 Our staff have been trained to recognise the lanyards & act accordingly. Find out more 👉 https://bddy.me/2YBh1Ea ' #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #AutismAwarenessWeek

It is VERY important to get your child vaccinated! (There is no link between autism and the MMR vaccine): https://www.nhs.uk/…/no-link-between-mm r-and-autism-major-…/

Cervical screening takes fives minutes, and you only need one every three to five years, age-depending. So don't ignore your #cervicalscreening invite. http://nhs.uk/cervicalscreening … #CervicalScreeningSavesLives

Encouraging news:

https://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/n atural-cough-rem…/…