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• Raynauds Awareness Month
• Tinnitus Awareness Week
• World Cancer Day
• British Heart Foundation wear Red Day
• University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day
• Keep in touch
• Drop in and Chat
• Sugar Swaps
• InterCare
• Non-emergency transport
• Carers’ Passport
• Self Care
• Half term

Raynaud's is a common condition in which blood is prevented from reaching the extremities of the body, mainly the fingers and toes, on exposure to the cold or any slight change in temperature.

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For a free RSA information pack call 0800 917 2494 or send an SAE to: RSA, 112 Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire ST7 2JA

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info@raynauds.org.uk

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37% of children aged 6-12 years with normal hearing experience

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disadvantage because of the lack of information for them.

The BTA forum is an online space where you can chat to other people with tinnitus, discuss ways of coping with tinnitus, and share your experiences.

http://www.tinnitus.org.uk/bta-forum

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World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer by raising awareness and education about the disease and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action.

In 2015 the day will be highlighting solutions that do exist and being proactive in the fight against cancer.

Cancer affects everyone, no matter where they may be in the world!

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The British Heart Foundation wants you to join them to raise heart disease awareness throughout the country

http://wearitbeatit.bhf.org.uk/

One in four of our loved

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circulatory disease, so on 6 February we’re asking the nation to show their support by wearing red and possibly hosting an event

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18th February will get people from educational institutions involved in ensuring the mental health and well being of students, and staff, at higher education level.

There is so much emphasis put on eating five fruit or veg a day to stay healthy - but what about putting equal importance on doing five things a day to promote mental wellbeing? Registered charity number 1155038 16-17 Turl Street, Second Floor, Oxford, OX1 3DH University Mental Health Advisers Network

http://www.umhan.com/university-mental-health-day.html

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In 2013 in Shropshire alone, over £1m of unused medicines was handed back to pharmacies to be destroyed. Some of the Medicines needed are Antibiotics & Antibacterials, inhalers, Iron & Vitamin Medicines, Steroid tablets & creams.

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There is a new telephone number on which you can book non- emergency patient transport for eligi gible le patients ients in Shropshire, and Telford and Wrekin.

01743 762650

The non-emergency transport service currently involves around 140,000 patient journeys per year. The non-emergency patient transport service has absolutely no impact on 999 emergency ambulances, which will continue to be run by West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital

This allows designated carers and family members to remain on the wards

• utside visiting hours to actively support their care. Speak to a member of

the ward team to discuss how you may wish to be involved.

Think carefully before going to A&E

• r dialling 999

A&E and 999 should only be used for emergencies

• r serious illnesses and injuries.

February 2015 half term holiday

Airfix model making at RAF Cosford The Royal Air Force Museum is inviting families to participate in a fun model making activity this February half term.

From Monday 16 to Friday 20 February, visitors will have the opportunity to build a First World War Airfix kit.

Half-term learn to ride sessions

Free ee half-term term learn rn to ride e sessions ions

Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session. Max. 2 children per adult. Choose from sessions at either 10am-12pm

• r 12.30-2.30pm on

17 February 2015 - Shrewsbury Sports Village (outdoors) 19 February 2015 - Shrewsbury Sports Village (outdoors) Phone: 0345 678 9000

2 hour sessions to help young riders move from balance bikes or stabilisers onto pedals.