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COVID-19 and flu vaccinations will be brought forward to 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new COVID-19 variant (BA.2.86). Additional financial arrangements have also been introduced to support providers to deliver the vaccine (further details below). The aim is for all eligible cohorts to be vaccinated by the end of […]

Know Your Numbers! Week reaches those who have high blood pressure and don’t know it, so they can get the treatment and support they need to bring it under control. Our theme for 2023 is: Make the time, ease your pressure. Home blood pressure monitoring is an effective and inexpensive way to keep blood pressure […]

The August Bank Holiday weekend: Saturday 26th August to Monday 28 August 2023 The time leading up to Bank Holiday Weekends can be busy for the NHS. Please help us help you and order your repeat prescriptions early to avoid any complications and to make sure you have your medication for the long weekend. You […]

A new HOPE programme is available for those who have had a stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumour, meningitis, or any other acquired brain injury (ABI) Hope For The Community CIC have been working with people living with ABI to co-design a new online self-management programme to support mental and sexual wellbeing after brain injury. […]

Anyone over the age of 18 and living in England can now order a free and confidential home test for hepatitis C via the NHS. This is an at-home, self-sample test taking a few drops of blood from a finger. If found positive for hepatitis C, patients can be treated and cured. People can be […]

This virtual course is starting on Monday 7th August 2023 and will be running every Monday for six weeks until the 11th September 2023, 10am-12pm. It is FREE to attend, and is available to anyone over the age of 18, living in Devon. Register here: Virtual HOPE (myhealth-devon.nhs.uk)

Virtual HOPE Programme for people living with chronic pain and/or fatigue Are you living with chronic pain and/or fatigue? Do you want to enhance your resilience, rediscover strengths, and increase your ability to cope? Let us introduce you to the six week Virtual HOPE Programme for people living with chronic pain and fatigue starting on […]

The new digital Musculoskeletal programme will take place on the 4th of July 2023 10:30 – 12:00 via Microsoft Teams, to help individuals prepare for surgery, keep well and support recovery. Email hope@h4c.org.uk or call 02477360153 to sign up or find out further information.

The week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women’s health. Cervical Screening Awareness week aims to encourage all women to have regular cervical screening as well as to provide information and reassurance around any fears or embarrassment that women may have concerning taking the test. For more information about cervical screening, […]