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Dear Champions,
World Stroke Day is taking place on October 29. Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the world. This serious life-threatening medical condition happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. The main symptoms can be remembered with the word FAST:
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Face – the face may have dropped on 1 side, the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped.
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Arms – the person with suspected stroke may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in 1 arm.
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Speech – their speech may be slurred or garbled, or the person may not be able to talk at all despite appearing to be awake; they may also have problems understanding what you're saying to them.
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Time – it's time to dial 999 immediately if you see any of these signs or symptoms.
Covid cases are still rising nationally, so come forward if/when you are invited for a booster. Flu vaccinations are also available and can be booked online at www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations.
You can see latest COVID figures here.
Have a great weekend!
October 29 is 'World Stroke Day', You can read more about the programme here.
 Book your Autumn COVID-19 booster now if you are:
- Aged 50 and over
- Pregnant
- At higher risk due to a health condition
- Immunosuppressed
- A frontline health and social care worker
- An unpaid carer
For more info, click here.
 This week saw the launch of a new social media campaign targeting 18 - 35 year olds in the city to encourage the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccination.
The Facebook campaign has been produced in the following languages: English, Polish, Romanian, Punjabi, Urdu and Pashto.
Saturday 29 October
University Health Service, SO17 1BJ (9am - 5pm), ages 5+
Sunday 30 October
University Health Service, SO17 1BJ (9am - 2pm), ages 5+
Monday 31 October
Taqwah Mosque, SO14 0QF (10am - 4pm), ages 12+
Wednesday 2 November
Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, SO19 9SJ (3pm - 7pm), ages 12+
Friday 4 November
St. Mary's Fire Station, SO14 0DB (12pm - 6pm), ages 12+
Everyone is welcome, bring your family and friends along. 1st, 2nd and booster COVID-19 vaccinations available. Limited numbers of Autumn boosters are also available at these clinics.
No GP? No NHS number? No problem. Your health matters, not your immigration status.
Weekly Wednesday Forum / Drop in
By coming along to our weekly forum you can hear the latest data, ask questions to the Public Health and the Community Engagement Team and get to know other champions.
When: Wednesday's at 4.30pm
Where: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 898 1472 0035
Passcode: 724469
October / November 2022 Dates
- Wednesday 26 October - Drop - in
- Wednesday 2 November - Forum (Drugs and alcohol)
WhatsApp:
Have you signed up to our WhatsApp list yet? If you would like to receive broadcasts from us please follow these steps:
- Save this number in your phonebook: 07385 410982
- Send a WhatsApp to this number with your name stating you would like to be added to the broadcast lists.
*please note you will only begin to receive WhatsApp broadcasts if the above number is saved in your own phone.
Facebook:
You can also join our COVID-19 Community Champions Facebook group . Feel free to share links and resources you think may be useful for others to use and ask any questions.
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