Rachel Barr

Educator & Trainer on young people's social, emotional, health & well being.Passionate about equality & ending gender-based violence.

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek.

Watch this short video for answers to some of the most common questions about cervical screening (smear test). It could help make you feel more comfortable about your next appointment.

For more information visit: https://t.co/H8AcPxOY62

[Parent Club Scotland @parentclubscot]

Holding, smiling & talking to your baby releases a hormone called oxytocin in both parent and baby 💟

Oxytocin (the love hormone 💞) helps both parent & baby to feel calm and happy and helps boost baby’s brain development

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/RgRYs7HEPI

#SBW2026

[Lucy Faithfull Foundation @Lucy_Faithfull_]

Could you be our new Practitioner in Scotland?

We're looking for a dynamic and proactive practitioner with a proven ability to drive projects to achieve required outcomes.

Find out more and apply: https://t.co/BjJBD9QcIX

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Thousands of young people in Lothian and the rest of Scotland are to be offered vaccination against meningococcal B disease (MenB) this summer.

Find out more here: https://t.co/lqNIfvvWXb

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Do you work with expectant or new parents? Help improve health information for parents in Scotland!

We’re reviewing our Ready, Steady, Baby! content and we’d like to hear from parents.

You can find the survey here: https://t.co/nYZNNY0UDy

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Watching Surgeons: At the Edge of Life tonight? 📺

Featuring NHS Lothian, with life saving surgery, tough decisions and no room for error.
BBC Two, 9pm 💙

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Outsmart your anxiety! Daylight is a free app for people living in Scotland. It teaches you helpful exercises to control your anxiety.

Try it out by going to https://t.co/lZtfNsi1xT

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Not sure if what you’re feeling is normal?

This perinatal mental health symptom checker highlights signs you shouldn’t ignore. Trust yourself, reach out early, and ask for help.

Visit https://t.co/TJSSieXZeI to learn more.

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

📢 Exciting News! The hit show Surgeons: At the Edge of Life returns to BBC Two on Wednesday 6 May at 9pm bringing audiences back to NHS Lothian.

📺Watch as our surgeons perform complex and life-saving operations and hear the inspiring stories of our patients and their families.

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Cases are on the rise.

If you think you or someone you live with may have measles, find out what to do at https://t.co/IZ4MXSMHB4.

#DontLetMeasles

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Scotland's ambition: eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. Phase Two of the Women’s
Health Plan sets out Scotland’s journey to make it happen through vaccination, screening and treatment.

#WomensHealthPlan #Phase2TakesUsFurther

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Health inequalities in Scotland remain substantial and persistent.

We've published a new report today that evidences the need for sustained and strengthened action to improve the nation's health.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/eXFUvJIgrb

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Cervical screening is the best way to find out if someone is at risk of cervical cancer. It can stop cervical cancer before it starts.

https://t.co/ppi5W2VERz

[Rachel Barr @RachelBarr4]

@NHS_Lothian @NorthEdNews_NEN The neuro oncology nurse specialist team are all amazing and supportive. Such important roles to celebrate 🙌

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Today we celebrate and thank every Cancer CNS for the impact they make, every single day💛

Championing change in cancer care isn’t just part of their role — it’s how they make a real difference to people’s lives.

#NationalCancerCNSDay

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

When it’s your turn, you’ll get a letter inviting you to make an appointment with your GP
practice. Don’t ignore your invite. It could save your life.

Find out more at https://t.co/HrepVMne8U

#CervicalScreeningScot

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

It could be Endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb is found elsewhere in the body.

Learn more about symptoms, treatment options, and how to access help and support at https://t.co/osNKE2KcrF

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Did you know? 1 in 10 women in the UK suffer from Endometriosis. See your GP if you have severe period pain or difficulty getting pregnant, as these could be signs of Endometriosis.

Learn more about symptoms and how to access help and support at https://t.co/tE28cyi1c7

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Signing and returning your child’s vaccine consent forms from school will help protect them against meningitis, cancers and more.

Remember to #ChatSignProtect

For more information visit https://t.co/X94fvnKgYm

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

Sexist content is never harmless - it hurts girls in real life, including the ones you know.

You can help to stop it. Don’t engage with it.

Visit https://t.co/5oR94XRVVx to find out more.