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Giving blood is an amazing experience and there is an urgent need for certain types of blood from people, such as male donors, black donors and O negative type blood donors. This National Blood Week 2019 please start your blood story and register to donate at www.blood.co.uk and help save a life. If you can't attend a free donating event listed on Facebook with NHS Blood Donation https://www.facebook.com/pg/givebloodnhs/ events/ then find your local venue and donate the red stuff when you can. #MyBloodStory #GiveBlood

Smoking causes 16 types of cancer. If one doesn’t kill you it could certainly change your life. Quitting is the one clear way to reduce your risk and stopping smoking can make a massive improvement to your health. Get help today with free online quitting tools and support, plus find your local stop smoking service for more help and advice on being smoke free at www.quit16.co.uk https://youtu.be/j9-raIw35xs #Quit16 Fresh

Can you think of someone who has made your hospital experience a lot better? Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust are inviting patients to nominate a member of staff for the Patient Choice Award. It's the ideal opportunity to say thank you and get someone the recognition they deserve at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital Find out how you can nominate a member of our hardworking local NHS staff for a #OurStars2019 award. https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/about/awards/

Feeling rough? You can treat most minor ailments yourself with no need to see a #GP or long waits elsewhere. Find out the most effective ways to treat things like tummy bugs, heartburn, migraines, sprains and strains and skin conditions with advice here: bit.ly/2eOYEYh #selfcare #pharmacist

Exercise isn't all about running or hitting the gym. Gardening, as a form of exercise, can help you stay healthy, energetic and independent as you get older. If you're growing veggies or salads just think of all the super fresh produce to add to your healthy five a day!
See advice on staying active in older age: ow.ly/sSia30oy4gO

It might seem like as soon as the sun shows its face we start suggesting you stay out of it but sun damage causes problems that last a lot longer than the initial burn. You can enjoy the sun safely by taking a few precautions bit.ly/2VXIUDZ

Need help fast, but not sure what to do? Go straight to 111.nhs.uk
To find out more about NHS 111 including how to use the NHS 111 BSL interpreter service visit nhs.uk/111 #NHS111 https://twitter.com/i/status/113332043197 1254272

How can #digital technology improve health and care services? Share your ideas at a focus group in #Grimsby on Tuesday, 4th June to help shape how health and care services are delivered in your area. Check out the poster for more details.

Are you living with dementia? Do you want to be involved in shaping the future of dementia care?
The Humber Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership wants to listen to people living with dementia to help them provide better support around and following the time of diagnosis.
They are holding a listening event on:
... Friday 7th June between 10.30am and 12.30.
It's taking place at Centre 4, on Wootton Road in Grimsby.
There will be refreshments and they can help with transport.
To find out more or to tell them you would like to attend, please contact Damian Murphy by ringing 07927 405 854 or sending an email to Damian@myid.org.uk
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Has your family used children's bladder & bowel services in North East Lincs? We'd like to hear your experiences so we can understand what works well & what you feel could be better. Fill in our survey by clicking https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/75Z8O/ or call 0300 3000 567 for a paper copy

If you were fortunate enough to enjoy a long weekend, how are you greeting the start of a shorter week? If you're feeling overwhelmed perhaps it's time to look at the reasons for your stress and see what you can do to help manage it.

Whether you are exercising, gardening or partying, it's easier than you think to become dehydrated. Dehydration can make you feel rotten but it can also make you very poorly. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting dehydrated whatever you're up to this summer.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration /