Posts by Lucy Elmes
‘Help Us Help You’ Cervical Screening Campaign – 14 February – 14 March 2022
On 14th February 2022, The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, with the support of NHS England and NHS Improvement will launch a national cervical screening campaign. The Help Us Help…
Read MoreWorld Cancer Day Friday 4 February 2022
World Cancer Day 4th February 2022
Read MoreA targeted 27,000 across Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire to be invited for NHS lung health checks
Past and current smokers in several primary care networks will be invited to an NHS lung health check next year in a drive to improve lung health, detect and treat…
Read MoreWorld Occupational Therapy Day (27.10.2021): Spotlight on Two of Our South West Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Day was first launched on 27th October 2010. Since then, it has become an important date to promote and celebrate the profession internationally. The theme for this year’s…
Read MoreLung Cancer Awareness Month (November 2021)
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK and the most common cause of cancer death in the UK. It is the most common cause of death…
Read MoreNHS Urges People in South West to Come Forward for Life Saving Cancer Checks
People in the South West of England with potential cancer symptoms are being encouraged to come forward for lifesaving checks as part of an NHS campaign. NHS England chief executive,…
Read MoreRaising Awareness: Cancer Survivors Day
June 6th is Cancer Survivors Day worldwide. The overall aim of this day is to raise awareness of issues and challenges that cancer patient face along with an opportunity to…
Read MoreNHS Rolls Out Capsule Cameras to Test for Cancer in South West
Miniature cameras which patients can swallow to get checked for cancer are being trialled across the South West NHS. The imaging technology, in a capsule no bigger than a pill,…
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