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15/01/2025

Think Pharmacy First - information from the NHS

Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.

These conditions are sinusitis, shingles, sore throat, earache, impetigo, infected insect bites or a UTI.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local pharmacy team.

Subject to age eligibility. Service available at majority of pharmacies.

Find out more at nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

This is the BSL version of the NHS Pharmacy First campaign social film from the NHS

29/05/2024

With the NHS App it's easy to manage your health while barely lifting a finger.

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet.

Whether viewing your GP health record, ordering repeat prescriptions, or nominating your preferred pharmacy – the NHS App hosts a range of features that make it easier to access NHS services and information.

Start using the App today.

Find out more and how to download the NHS App in this Meet your NHS App video with BSL.

https://youtu.be/zqivFwl7cWE?si=vP2bXAk9c_YKMZAL

For more information, including how to download the NHS App, please visit www.nhs.uk/nhsapp

This is the BSL version of the Meet your NHS App videoNHS App. Free to download from the App Store or Google Play. Then you can book appointments, check your...

29/05/2024

With the NHS App it's easy to manage your health while barely lifting a finger.

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet.

Whether viewing your GP health record, ordering repeat prescriptions, or nominating your preferred pharmacy – the NHS App hosts a range of features that make it easier to access NHS services and information.

Start using the App today.

Find out more and how to download the NHS App in this Meet your NHS App video with BSL.

For more information, including how to download the NHS App, please visit www.nhs.uk/nhsapp

https://youtu.be/zqivFwl7cWE?si=GMTq8PXezxVVxJ8o

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

29/05/2024

With the NHS App it's easy to manage your health while barely lifting a finger.

Find out more about the NHS App at ​http://nhs.uk/app

06/06/2023

Alan Titchmarsh and Tommy Walsh have got together to have a chat about how the NHS bowel cancer screening kit works.
Your next poo could save your life. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off.
Find out more about doing the test in a film with BSL and an easy read leaflet at nhs.uk/bowel-screening

24/05/2023

If you think someone is having a stroke get help quickly.

A stroke is a serious illness that stops your brain working properly.
You need to get help quickly if you spot any one of the signs of a stroke. The letters F.A.S.T. help you remember what to look out for:

F for Face
Has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
A for Arms

Can they lift both their arms and keep them there?

S for Sp*ech
Has their sp*ech changed? Is it slurred?

T for Time to call 999
If you see one or more of these signs, call 999 for an ambulance straight away.

You should do this even if you are not sure.

Find out more in this easy read poster or at nhs.uk/actFAST

Help Us Help You - Act F.A.S.T.

24/05/2023

If you see someone with any of the signs or symptoms of a stroke, remember to Act F.A.S.T. Call 999

BSL users can make a BSL video call to 999 at http://999bsl.co.uk

Text relay users can call 18000

Text 999 by registering your phone in advance at http://emergencysms.co.uk

Find out more about the symptoms of a stroke, why urgently calling 999 is vital in saving lives, who is most at risk and reducing risk of a stroke in this BSL leaflet:

youtu.be/Q5ZEtHdEwlE

British Sign Language (BSL) version of the Act F.A.S.T. campaign leaflet.The leaflet reminds people of the symptoms of a stroke and why urgently calling 999 ...

24/05/2023

If you see someone with any of the signs or symptoms of a stroke, remember to Act F.A.S.T. Call 999

BSL users can make a BSL video call to 999 at http://999bsl.co.uk

Text relay users can call 18000

Text 999 by registering your phone in advance at http://emergencysms.co.uk

24/01/2023

Contact your GP practice if you have tummy discomfort or diarrhoea for 3 weeks or more, or blood in your p*e - even once, it could be a sign of cancer.

It is probably nothing serious but finding it early makes it easier to treat.

Find out more in this useful easy read.

24/01/2023

Cancer survivors and are encouraging people with potential cancer symptoms to contact their GP practice.

Tummy trouble like discomfort or diarrhoea for three weeks or more, or blood in your p*e, even just once, could be a sign of cancer.

Find out more at nhs.uk/CancerSymptoms

24/01/2023

Tummy trouble such as discomfort or diarrhoea for three weeks or more, or blood in your p*e – even just once, could be a sign of cancer.

It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable. Contact your GP practice.

For more info visit: nhs.uk/CancerSymptoms