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Dear Champions,
On Wednesday we had an interesting Forum, we welcomed Colin McAllister, Senior Public Practitioner as our guest speaker, talking about Drugs and Alcohol. Within the session, we discussed the main challenges, the negative impact of lockdown on consumption of alcohol and the challenges ahead. On a positive note, we also received an insight on the Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco strategy and the plans to address those challenges. The session included a summary of the services available in the City to support people. You can read Colin's presentation here.
In our next Forum on November 16th, we will talk about Smoking and Vaping and its the impact on our health. We will cover a summary of the situation in Southampton and discuss what support is available to residents.
Whilst I am reviewing topics for the coming weeks, do let me know what subjects you would be interested in receiving more information about, in order that I can invite guest speakers.
 This week is 'Ask You Pharmacist' week. Did you know your local pharmacy team can support and advise you with the following:
- blood pressure monitoring
- flu vaccinations for eligible groups
- treatment of minor illnesses
- newly prescribed medicines
Find out more: How your pharmacy can help - NHS (www.nhs.uk).
 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.
Wednesday 9 November
Testlands Hub, SO16 9FQ (10am – 4pm)
Boots West Quay (9:30am – 4:30pm, closed 1pm - 2:30pm)
Thursday 10 November
The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex, SO15 1BA (12pm – 6pm)
Boots West Quay (9:30am – 4:30pm, closed 1pm - 2:30pm)
Friday 11 November
St Mary’s Fire Station, SO14 0DB (12pm – 6pm)
Boots West Quay (9:30am – 4:30pm, closed 1pm - 2:30pm)
Saturday 12 November
University Health Service, Building 48, SO17 1BJ (9am – 5pm), ages 5+
Boots West Quay (9:30am – 4:30pm, closed 1pm - 2:30pm)
Sunday 13 November
Boots West Quay (11am – 4:30pm, closed 1pm - 2:30pm)
Monday 14 November
Northam Community Centre, SO14 5SP (10am – 4pm)
All clinics are offering Jabs for ages 12+, unless stated differently.
Eligible for a flu jab?
No GP? No NHS number? No problem. Your health matters, not your immigration status.
Visit www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations to book an appointment or contact your GP.
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
November 2022 Dates
- Wednesday 9 November - Drop - in
- Wednesday 16 November - Forum (Smoking and Vaping)
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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