• 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
Raynauds ynauds Awar aren eness ess Mo Mont nth Februar uary 20 2015 15 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. For a free RSA information pack call 0800 917 2494 or send an SAE to: RSA, 112 Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire ST7 2JA or email: info@raynauds.org.uk
Tinnitus nitus Awar aren eness ess Wee eek 2-8 8 February uary 2015 15 The British sh Tinni nitus tus Tinni nitus tus is very ry Associat ociation on raises ses comm mmon n in all age awaren renes ess s of groups, ups, espe peci cially ally tinnitu itus follow llowing ing expo posure sure to loud d noise se 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 37% of children aged 6-12 years with normal hearing experience tinnitus. They are at a disadvantage because of the lack of information for them.
Wor orld ld Cancer ncer Day In 2015 the day will be highlighting solutions that do 4 Febr bruar uary y 201 015 exist and being proactive in the fight against cancer. 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 Cancer affects everyone, no matter action. where they may be in the world!
Wea ear r It t Bea eat t It t Day 6 F 6 Febr bruary uary 20 2015 15 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 ones are lost to heart and circulatory disease, so on 6 February we’re asking the nation to show their support by wearing red and possibly hosting an event
Univ Univer ersity sity Men Mental Hea tal Healt lth an h and d Wellbeing ellbeing D Day ay 18 th 18 th Febr brua uary 20 y 2015 15 There is so much emphasis put on eating five fruit or veg 18 th February a day to stay healthy - but what about putting will get people from equal importance on educational doing five things a day institutions involved to promote mental in ensuring the wellbeing? mental health and University Mental Health Advisers Network well being of students, and staff, Registered charity number 1155038 16-17 Turl Street, Second Floor, Oxford, OX1 3DH at higher education level . 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.
How w to to book ok non-emer emergen ency pati tien ent t tr tran anspor port 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 outside 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 or dialling 999 A&E and 999 should only be used for emergencies or 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 2 hour sessions to help sessions ions young riders move Children must be accompanied by an adult from balance bikes or throughout the session. Max. 2 children per stabilisers onto pedals . adult. Choose from sessions at either 10am-12pm or 12.30-2.30pm on 17 February 2015 - Shrewsbury Sports Village (outdoors) 19 February 2015 - Shrewsbury Sports Village (outdoors) Phone: 0345 678 9000
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