Limes Medical Centre

General Practice based in Epping with branch sites in Theydon Bois, North Weald and Waltham Abbey. Working as a community we can achieve great things!

[St Clare Hospice @hospicestclare]

Living with a grief can be isolating but this Mental Health Awareness Week we want you to know, you're not alone 💙 Our Bereavement Cafés are across West #Essex and East #Herts. Have a cuppa and a biscuit, all while connecting with other bereaved people ☕ https://t.co/gaVn8T768H

[Essex Safeguarding Adults Board @SafeguardEssex]

📣 Mental health matters.
Adults in crisis can get access to help anytime by dialing NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option. In an emergency always call 999. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthSupport

[Dr Louise Newson @drlouisenewson]

A slide from my presentation today - many people do not realise that female brains produce oestrogen which has important roles. Changing and lower oestrogen levels in the perimenopause and menopause can lead to numerous symptoms including ones affecting mood and cognition. #apwmhconf23

[NHS Herts and West Essex ICB @HWEICB]

Protect your children and reduce the spread of flu. Your child can have a quick, painless flu nasal spray at school or you can book an appointment for 2-3 year olds at your GP surgery: https://t.co/I64egpTfLp

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

We’re encouraging all students heading to uni this autumn to make sure they’re up to date with all free routine NHS vaccinations via the NHS app and catch up with any they’ve missed, like the #MenACWY vaccine.

More info: https://t.co/uZYTmYmYg1

[St Clare Hospice @hospicestclare]

“So when the Hospice at Home girls started coming it was just a relief to be washed every day and to feel clean. I call them my little angels because…I don’t know what the word is…they’re different...” #PatientQuote #HospiceCare #StClareHospice

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

Delirium is common in people with #dementia and can make them increasingly confused and distressed. We explain what #delirium is, the causes, signs to be aware of and how you can help.

Read more advice about delirium: https://t.co/09uDUakOya

[NHS @NHSuk]

Measles cases are rising in England.

You can still ask your GP practice for the MMR vaccine if your child has missed either of these 2 doses.

For more information ➡️ https://t.co/pGbmMXqcSf

[NHS Herts and West Essex ICB @HWEICB]

This week's ICB Update newsletter is available to read and includes the latest on a review of our IVF policy, industrial action and how to sign up to attend upcoming board meetings. Read ICB Update now https://t.co/Qh8ijXBWz2

[NHS Herts and West Essex ICB @HWEICB]

Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk – such as being white and over 40.

Check your risk using the Diabetes UK risk tool. It could be the most important thing you do today ➡️
https://t.co/6yIoDHpzJC

[Epping Town Council @EppingTown]

Ride London information for this Sunday 28th May 2023.

[NHS Herts and West Essex ICB @HWEICB]

Welcome news as two of our hospitals have been included in the new hospitals programme - announced by government yesterday. Find out more: https://t.co/46XH5L2hqB

[NHS @NHSuk]

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

The kit is automatically posted to everyone aged 60 to 74, and the programme is expanding to include those aged 50 to 59 by 2025.

➡️ https://t.co/j1AI4yXIJz

[NHS @NHSuk]

Currently there are a higher number of norovirus cases than normal, particularly affecting those over 65.

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. If you catch norovirus, it’s important to rest and have plenty of fluids.

➡️ https://t.co/adwr1pk3F5

[NHS @NHSuk]

Almost one third of people who were sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit in England last year did not complete it.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off.

It could save your life.

➡️ https://t.co/j1AI4yXIJz

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Look out for others as the cold weather can have serious consequences for health, and older people and those with heart and lung conditions can be particularly at risk.

More info ➡ https://t.co/a0lTULis5x
#ColdWeather #StayWellThisWinter #WeatherReady

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

We have issued a cold weather alert with the @metoffice that all regions of England will experience cold weather from 6pm Sunday 5 Feb to 6pm Tuesday 7 Feb

For the latest updates and advice, visit: https://t.co/OBlEJP4nW7
#ColdWeatherAlert #WeatherReady

[Limes Medical Centre @LimesMedicalGP]

Theydon Bois surgery has suffered an extensive flood today and sadly will be closed until the damage can be repaired. Please contact the main site on 01992 573838. If you have an appointment we will be in touch to tell you which site it has been moved to.

[The Good Grief Trust @goodgrieftrust]

Sometimes we feel that as another year passes, the person who died seems further away. We never leave them behind. They will always be with us in our hearts 🧡

[UKHSA East of England @UKHSA_EoEngland]

Back to school advice issued amid high levels of #flu, #COVID-19 and #scarletfever

As #EastofEngland pupils & students return to school following the Christmas break, UKHSA is reminding people that winter illnesses continue to circulate at high levels.

https://t.co/XEeO2QsaNl