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🚗 🔑There are lots of things you can do to help a family member or friend get home from hospital in time for Christmas.

Find out more 👇
notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...
Help your family or friends get home from hospital Offer them a lift home Check they have a key Get essential supplies Make sure they have suitable clothes and shoes Illustrations of a car, keys, bread and milk and a pair of trainers
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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⚠️ Resident doctors are on strike

You can help by 👇
✔️Choosing the right service
✔️Use NHS111 or pharmacies
✔️Be kind to NHS staff
✔️Only call 999 or go to A&E in a life-threatening emergency
Blue NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire graphic with a yellow warning triangle and text: “Resident Doctor Strikes”. Below, heading reads “What you can do to help” with bullet points: choose the right service, use 111 or pharmacies for advice, be kind to staff, only call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency.
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Kevin from Clipstone got treatment for an infected insect bite at a local pharmacy without needing to see a GP.

See your #PharmacyFirst for conditions like sore throat, earache, sinusitis, UTI, shingles and impetigo. Age restrictions apply.

Details 👇
pharmacyfirstnottinghamshire.com/
Graphic for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire “Pharmacy First” campaign. On the left, two people stand in front of Orchard Pharmacy signage with a QR code displayed. Text on the right features a testimonial from Kevin Walker of Clipstone, Notts, describing how a pharmacist named Imran quickly treated an infected insect bite without needing a doctor’s appointment. The quote praises the service as helpful, reassuring, and a game-changer. NHS branding is visible at the top.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Loneliness stops with us. Anyone of any age can experience loneliness and isolation. There are lots of places offering support and kindness across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire: notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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🤰Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant helps protect your baby from flu, whooping cough and RSV.

Speak to your maternity service or GP surgery or find out more 👇

www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/ke...
Vaccines can help protect you and your baby. Stay strong. Get vaccinated. Photo of a pregnant woman on a bus with her bump wrapped in bubble wrap.
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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⚠️ Resident doctors are on strike 17 – 22 December.

Please attend your NHS appointments unless you are contacted to say these have been postponed.
Blue NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire graphic with a yellow warning triangle and text: “Resident Doctor Strikes”. Below, message reads: “Please continue to attend your appointments unless you are contacted and told otherwise.”
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Loneliness stops with us. At this time of year loneliness and isolation can be particularly difficult. Find out more about the help and support available across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire this winter: notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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More than 308,000 patients have failed to attend appointments at their GP practice in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in the last year, at an estimated cost of over £9.25m to the NHS.

More information 👇
notts.icb.nhs.uk/2025/11/26/9...
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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⚠️ Resident doctors are due to strike.

You can help by 👇
👵 Helping family or friends be discharged from hospital
🤔 Choosing the right service

Find out how you can help friends and family be discharged 👇
notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...

Find out more 👇
notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...
Blue sign with a yellow warning triangle reads “Resident Doctor Strike, 17–22 December” alongside the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire logo. Background shows people in blue medical scrubs.
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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🤰 Pregnant women can now get the flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their baby. Contact your maternity service, GP surgery or community pharmacy to schedule yours.

Find out more 👇 nhs.uk/pregnancy/ke...
Photo of a pregnant women stroking her bump. Protect yourself and your baby from flu
December 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Don’t go into debt this Christmas - know your budget and stick to it!

Charity shops are great for presents - or craft handmade gifts!

Credit Unions are great for saving: nottsandlincscu.co.uk/

Avoid loan sharks and doorstep lenders: www.gov.uk/report-loan-...

#beststartnotts
Person decorating festive biscuits on a table with candles, text reads “Avoid debt this Christmas!” and Nottinghamshire County Council branding.
December 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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📢 Need to see a dentist urgently? 🦷

Visit NHS111 or phone 111 if you need urgent dental care. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

More info 👇
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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🤕 Need urgent care? Urgent Treatment Centres can help with sprains, fractures, minor burns and skin infections.

➡️ London Rd, Nottingham, NG2 4LA. Open every day 7am-7pm.

➡️ Newark Hospital, Boundary Rd, NG24 4DE. Open every day 8am-10.30pm (last patient 9.30pm).
December 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Feeling under the weather? Think Pharmacy First.

Over 200 local pharmacies can provide NHS medicine for seven common illnesses, if needed, without seeing a GP. Conditions include sinusitis, sore throat, earache and UTI (age restrictions apply).

➡️ pharmacyfirstnottinghamshire.com/
December 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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⚕️ The NHS is here for you 24/7. Don't delay getting help if you need it.

Please choose the right service. If you're not sure use NHS 111:
🌐 search NHS 111 online
📱 or dial 111
Choose the right service. Self Care: Colds, headache, cuts, bruises. GP: Persistent symptoms, chronic pain. NHS 111: Advice online or on phone. Urgent Treatment Centre: Fractures, minor burns/head injuries. Pharmacy: Minor illness. A&E / 999: Severe chest pain/breathing problems/stroke/major trauma
December 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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💭 If you, or someone you know, needs
🔴 Crisis help
🟠 Support for depression
🟢 Advice to improve their mental health

Help is always available 👇
notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...
Support for your mental health Mental health crisis: phone 111 option 2 Visit nottinghamshirecrisissanctuaries.tv Depression, anxiety and stress: Talking therapies. Phone 03331881060 or visit notts-talk.co.uk Mental health and wellbeing service: visit wellnessinmind.org.uk or phone 08005610073 Looking after yourself: Nott Alone website: nottalone.org.uk
December 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Urgent treatment centres in Newark and Nottingham are open every day for:
• Minor burns or scalds
• Minor head injury with no loss of consciousness
• Suspected broken bones, sprains and strains (x-ray service available)
• Eye infections or minor eye injuries
December 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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NHS 111 is there for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you need medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​

🌐 Online - search NHS 111
📱 By phone - dial 111
📱 Through the NHS app
December 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Karen from Mansfield got treatment for a urinary tract infection at her local pharmacy without needing to see a GP.

See your #PharmacyFirst for conditions like sore throat, earache, sinusitis, shingles and impetigo. Age restrictions apply.

Details 👇
pharmacyfirstnottinghamshire.com/
NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Pharmacy First graphic. Shows two people standing inside Orchard Pharmacy next to a QR code. Text features a testimonial from Karen Ward of Mansfield, praising pharmacist Imran for quick, clear, and helpful treatment for a UTI without needing a doctor’s appointment.
December 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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🎄With Christmas fast approaching and flu rates getting higher, it's more important than ever to protect yourself and those around you from flu.

Find out if you're eligible for the free flu vaccine👇
notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...

Book your vaccination 👇
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Protect your festive season with a flu vaccine. Don't let flu ruin your fun. Photo of a door being opened and a couple with a baby are outside holding presents and smiling
December 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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New data shows GP Practices in Nottingham & Notts provided over 850,000 appointments in October this year, as staff at your practices continue to work hard to meet demand.

Thank you to everyone working in our local GP practice teams #THANKSDOC

👉 notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...
December 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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More than 308,000 patients have failed to attend appointments at their GP practice in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in the last year, at an estimated cost of over £9.25m to the NHS.

More information 👇
notts.icb.nhs.uk/2025/11/26/9...
December 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Jessica got medicine for her daughter's ear infection from a pharmacy, without seeing a GP.

Most local pharmacies can supply NHS medicine for illnesses including sore throat, sinusitis, UTI, and impetigo (some restrictions apply).

Think #PharmacyFirst 👇
pharmacyfirstnottinghamshire.com/
Promotional image for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s Pharmacy First service. On the left, a dark blue panel displays a large yellow quotation mark and a testimonial in white text. The testimonial reads: “I used Pharmacy First when my daughter had an ear infection. Emma (pictured, left) offered a same-day appointment and provided antibiotics. A very thorough and professional service, meaning we did not need to see the GP.” Below the quote is the name “Jessica Nottinghamshire” in a white and navy label. At the top right is the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire logo. On the right side of the image, two people stand inside a pharmacy with shelves of medicines visible in the background. At the bottom left, a QR code appears next to the slogan “Think Pharmacy First” in bold yellow and white text on a dark blue background.
December 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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🤧 Flu cases are currently high in our area. If you’re eligible, please book a flu vaccination: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...

Most cases can be managed at home. Here are some tips:
• Rest and sleep
• Keep warm
• Take ibuprofen or paracetamol for fever
• Drink plenty of fluids
Stuffed teddy bear lying in bed with a blue cold compress on its forehead and covered by a grey blanket.
December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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❓ Did you know that GP Practices in Nottingham & Notts provided over 850,000 appointments in October? That's more than in any month for the last four years.

Thank you to everyone in our local GP Practices, working hard this winter.

#THANKSDOC 🩺

👉 notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...
December 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM