AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team

Age UK East Sussex's Health Team site - enhancing the quality of life for older people in East Sussex

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

Check your risk of Type 2 diabetes - it is so important to be aware of what is your risk level.

[NHS Diabetes Programme @NHSDiabetesProg]

Research shows the Healthier You programme has reduced new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes in England, saving thousands of people from it's potentially serious consequences.

Check your risk — it could be the most important thing you do today. https://t.co/3Q5mesIZVc

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

Healthy eating isn't too difficult or expensive, but learn to recognise what your body is saying.

[Kristen Jakobitz @KristenJakobitz]

#HealthyEating is about intuitive choices. Learn to recognize true hunger cues and satiety signals – your body is your best guide. #HealthyChoices #ListenToYourBody

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

How to spot a heart attack and what to do.

[East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust @ESHTNHS]

The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe.
A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms.

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

There are so many scams out there - here's one of those most difficult to spot.

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

Investment scams can be hard to spot. No matter who you are, you could be pressured on the phone by an investment scammer. Protect yourself and check @TheFCA warning list.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/UPUuhlnEo2

#InvestmentFraud

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

Can you help by filling this questionnaire about local pharmacy services?

[HealthwatchESussex @HealthwatchES]

Tell #Healthwatch in #Sussex your experiences of using pharmacy services.

Complete our 6 question poll: https://t.co/0sX3vZ22Ru

#eastsussex #health #care #poll

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

We could all benefit from being a bit healthier in what we eat and how much we move. This is a great guide to all of that!

[Age UK @age_uk]

We could all benefit from being a bit healthier 🍎

That doesn't have to mean working up a sweat or joining a gym – just a few small changes can make a big difference. Find out more with our #Healthy living #Information guide: https://t.co/HNqObOanSm

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

Use 111 online or by phone to get directed to appropriate NHS service.

[East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust @ESHTNHS]

Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist.
➡️ https://t.co/RKltcjRp4y

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

These are simple movements you can do at home, even in a very small space. Start small and simple and slowly.

[We Are Undefeatable @undefeatable]

Work up a sweat from the kitchen 🙌

While you're waiting for the kettle to boil or the microwave to ping, why not try out our bite-sized movements with Bill Bailey!

Try out more ways to get moving from your home through the link in our bio ☝️

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

If you've been a victim of fraud, or know someone else who has, make sure it's reported. This helps ensure your experience counts and other people can avoid the same happening to them.

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

Action Fraud is the UK's national fraud & cyber reporting centre where you can report, get advice and information.

Have you been victim of fraud or know someone who has? You can report on our online reporting tool https://t.co/ZZpOdV4EOu or call 0300 123 2040.

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

Make sleep a priority - it helps lead to good mental and physical health. Look what happens when you don't get enough:

[Kristen Jakobitz @KristenJakobitz]

Besides fighting the signs of aging, regular #sleep promotes mental alertness, helps keep stress levels in check, and so much more. Make sleep a priority for your #health.

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

NHS Talking Therapies gives access to treatment for anxiety and depression. You can self-refer, or ask your GP. It's free and confidential.

[East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust @ESHTNHS]

Almost two thirds of people don’t know that you can self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies online to access treatment for anxiety and depression. The service is effective, confidential and free.
You can refer yourself or talk to your GP: https://t.co/tKh4YRh5ry.

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

Many carers are themselves older people with their own health issues. Let's increase awareness of the support available. #CarersWeek

[Age UK @age_uk]

Caring for someone can put a strain on your wallet, especially if you have to give up work.

This #CarersWeek, read our information and advice on the financial support available to carers, including Carer's Allowance. Visit our website to find out more 👉 https://t.co/vReNrSxu5J

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

This #DiabetesWeek spare a thought for those who don't have the obvious symptoms and so remain undiagnosed. Think - could this be you?

[NHS Sussex News @NHSSussex]

Did you know that most people with #type2diabetes may not have any obvious symptoms?

This #DiabetesWeek, Dr Binodh Bhaskaran is raising awareness of the '4 Ts' and how you can find out if you are at high risk of developing diabetes.

If you are concerned, speak to your GP.

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

Be scam aware - here's the latest trend.

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

⚠️ SCAM ALERT⚠️

ℹ️ We've received over 1,700 reports about FAKE emails purporting to be from ASDA. The emails are designed to trick people into completing a survey to claim a free prize.

✅ If you receive a suspicious email, you can report it by forwarding the email to [email protected].

#PhishyAlert

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

This #LonelinessAwarenessWeek take steps to help yourself and others. You are not the only one.

[Sussex Partnership @SPFT_NHS]

We can all feel lonely sometimes, but there are simple #RandomActsOfConnection that can help! 🫶

This #LonelinessAwarenessWeek why not try talking to someone in the supermarket queue, find a new hobby group, or call a friend you haven't spoken to for a while?

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

It really pays to be active - as far as you reasonably can - when living with a long-term health challenge. These statistics are very revealing about what motivates people to make that decision to increase activity.

[We Are Undefeatable @undefeatable]

Our new report reveals the top motivations people living with long-term health conditions have for staying active 👇

👉 42% say improvements to physical health and fitness

👉 28% cited symptom management of health conditions

👉 25% said better mental health & wellbeing

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to: [email protected]

Help prevent other people receiving the same scams and malware, especially people who may be less savvy than you are.

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

📨Most malware is delivered by email. Always be suspicious of links and attachments in unsolicited emails.

✅Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to: [email protected]
ℹ️ Your reports enable us to remove emails and websites used to perpetrate fraud.

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

If you have type 2 diabetes, sign up to this today:
NHS Healthy Living fits around busy lives and helps people feel confident in managing type 2 diabetes wherever they are. Sign up today for NHS support at your fingertips. https://t.co/87WkvqpmlA

[NHS Diabetes Programme @NHSDiabetesProg]

NHS Healthy Living fits around busy lives and helps people feel confident in managing type 2 diabetes wherever they are.

Sign up today for NHS support at your fingertips. https://t.co/SpEDfxaHmu

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

Stroke Association publications provide accurate and accessible health information for stroke survivors - understanding, realistic, factual and lots of good advice.

[Stroke Association @TheStrokeAssoc]

Our publications provide accurate and accessible health information for stroke survivors and their families.

To find out more, and browse those publications that are available, visit our website: https://t.co/wgS6ssBBWE

[AUKES Health & Wellbeing Team @AukesTeam]

Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist. Or you can phone 111 for the same advice. Free from the NHS.
➡️ https://t.co/S3x48MviV8

[East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust @ESHTNHS]

Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist.
➡️ https://t.co/RKltcjRp4y