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Hypertension day - 17 May 2023

High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases the risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it.

Job Opportunity - Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sexual Health (closes 25th May)

Job Opportunity - Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sexual Health (closes 25th May)

Vaccination reminder in World Immunisation Week (24-30 April)

With one in ten children not up to date with their vaccinations and at risk of becoming seriously unwell, this World Immunisation Week (24-30th April) the NHS is encouraging people to make sure they are up to date with their routine vaccinations at all life stages.

Test of Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system at 3pm on Sunday 23rd April

At 3pm on Sunday 23rd April there will be a test of the Government’s new, national Emergency Alerts system set up to warn people across the UK if there’s a danger to life nearby.

NHS advice ahead of the Grand National Festival

The local NHS is advising people how to use NHS services appropriately to enjoy the Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse this week.