NHS pressures: how you can help
The local NHS is continuing to see significant levels of Covid-19 in hospitals, high numbers of patients needing care for other conditions, alongside extended waiting times for patients waiting for hospital beds. This is causing a significant strain on the system.
Therefore, if you have a health issue or injury which is urgent but not an emergency and you need help with it, visit NHS 111 online first, so specialist trained advisors can tell you where the best place is to be seen.
If you have a minor illness such as a cough, cold, tummy trouble, sore throat, aches and pains, your nearest pharmacy can help you. You don’t need to book or to wait to be seen. If your symptoms suggest that it’s something more serious, a pharmacist can tell you what to do next.
Covid booster and flu jab for over 50s this autumn
The Government has announced that everyone aged 50 and over will be offered a Covid-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn, in addition to the groups already announced, to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter.
Under the advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisation, those eligible for a Covid booster are:
- all adults aged 50 years and over
- those aged 5 to 49 years in a clinical risk group, including pregnant women
- those aged 5 to 49 years who are household contacts of people with immunosuppression
- those aged 16 to 49 years who are carers
- residents in a care home for older adults and staff working in care homes for older adults
- frontline health and social care workers.
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UKHSA advice on student vaccinations
Do you know any students heading off to uni this year? All new and current students should be aware of the free NHS vaccines they should be up to date with. This will make sure they can enjoy their time at university knowing they’ve done everything they can to protect themselves against MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) MenACWY and Covid-19.
With lots of people in confined environments, socialising and mixing, universities can be hot spots for Covid-19, measles, mumps and meningococcal disease because they present the perfect opportunity for infection to spread.
We’re encouraging all students to register with a GP and make sure their vaccinations are up to date.
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Health and Wellbeing Hubs
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If you’re out and about across Nottinghamshire this summer, you may see one of our Health and Wellbeing Hubs. The Hubs are visiting neighbourhoods across the county and city and offering information and free services to support residents’ health, care and wellbeing needs.
Stop by and have a chat with our friendly team.
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Young People’s design competition winners
Two young people have been selected as the winners of a design competition.
Young people were invited to create materials raising awareness of Covid-19 vaccination and urging others to consider getting the vaccinations when offered.
Samuel Morrell, 18, from Mansfield, won the 16 – 18 category with his video and Abigail Fearn, 21, a student at Nottingham Trent University, won the 19 – 25 category with her graphic designs.
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Beware of scams
Been told you’re a contact of someone with Covid-19?
Remember, the NHS will never ask you to make a payment, provide card details or call a premium-rate number.
Report any suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk or forward texts for free to 7726.
The Police or your bank will never ask for your card details or instruct you to transfer money either.
Covid-19 scams are still happening, so please stay alert and be on your guard.
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