🤧 Many over-the-counter medicines can help relieve symptoms of common winter illnesses such as colds, sinusitis, or earache 👨‍⚕️ Your pharmacist can help if you need any advice

🏃 If you see someone with any of the signs or symptoms of a stroke, remember to act F.A.S.T. F – Face (has their face fallen on one side?) A – Arms (can they raise both arms and keep them there?) S – Speech (is it slurred?) T – Time to call 999 ℹ️ https://t.co/v47WQvUoOC

✉️ People aged 54 will now automatically receive a bowel cancer screening kit every two years by post when they become eligible 🚽 If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo ℹ️ https://t.co/GBOxSnvZD0

🚑 This Christmas, keep A&E and 999 free for life-threatening emergencies 🧑‍⚕️ Think pharmacy or GP first, or get assessed and directed to the right place for you with NHS 111 ℹ️ https://t.co/sbL9sW3GYV

🍻 The run-up to Christmas can sometimes feel like an endless drinking session, with party after party, and lots of excuses to crack open a bottle 🎄 If you feel like you might overdo it and want to pace yourself over the holidays, check out this Q&A ℹ️ https://t.co/Wq6VTsyWcn

🎄As the countdown to Christmas begins, NHS health and care teams are advising patients to not leave it too late to order their repeat prescriptions 📱 For further details about ordering a repeat prescription, visit the NHS website ℹ️ https://t.co/xFdQAY54vt

🤕 If you are unwell or injured, it’s important to choose the right service to make sure you get the best treatment as quickly as possible 🚑 Choosing the right NHS service will help reduce pressure on A&E and GP services, freeing them up to help those who need it most

⚠️ Cases of measles are rising 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccination to give them the best protection again becoming seriously unwell ℹ️ https://t.co/NXNdg8T0Cr

💬 Volunteers are needed to help with the running of The Chatty Cafe Scheme in Darlington ☕ The sessions would be held at Sainsbury's Cafe in Darlington, with volunteers needed to help set up and host the session on Tuesday afternoons ℹ️ https://t.co/mQ9llhDGZc

❄️ This winter, remember that other people, such as older neighbours, friends, and family members, may need a bit of extra help 🌎 Visit the NHS website for advice on staying well this winter ℹ️ https://t.co/R4341gPU3p

🧑‍⚕️ If you need urgent medical help, but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you ℹ️ To contact 111, call, go online or use the NHS App ℹ️ https://t.co/L6i79n3kc2

🧠 As we approach the festive period, people are being reminded to "be kind to your mind" 👆 There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us ℹ️ https://t.co/n5u1MwvFrl

💬 Volunteers are needed to help with the running of The Chatty Cafe Scheme in Darlington ☕ The sessions would be held at Sainsbury's Cafe in Darlington, with volunteers needed to help set up and host the session on Tuesday afternoons ℹ️ https://t.co/mQ9llhDGZc

🚽 Do you have bladder or bowel issues making you feel unable to leave the house? Did you know you can apply for emergency use of facilities that are not public? 📱 The Just Can’t Wait card is now available to download to your smartphone ℹ️ https://t.co/nF58EKVnkz

3️⃣ The number of patients in hospital with norovirus last week was almost triple the number during the same period last winter 💧 If you catch it, make sure you rest and have plenty of fluids ℹ️ https://t.co/wKGFPAIU4Y

❄️ For some people, a change in season can trigger seasonal affective disorder (SAD) 🧑‍⚕️ You can read more about the symptoms of SAD and treatment options on the NHS website ℹ️ https://t.co/bmwhC7Fnxy

🤒 Protect your child against flu this winter 💉 If your child is 2 or 3 years old, you can book a flu vaccination appointment at their GP surgery Details ➡️ https://t.co/5uDYyFM2SV

🤍 Tomorrow (Saturday 25th November) marks White Ribbon Day, which focuses on the elimination of abuse or domestic violence Details ➡️ https://t.co/Fx6hH0GoDi

👨‍⚕️ At many GP surgeries, there is a range of health professionals who can help you 📞 The reception team is trained to help people get the right care or service for their health needs 🤝 Your general practice team is here to help you Details ➡️ https://t.co/HnRqc71wR2

💬 Volunteers are needed to help with the running of the Chatty Cafe Scheme 🗣️ The scheme is a national initiative to reduce loneliness by getting people chatting ℹ️ To register your interest, visit the Chatty Cafe Scheme website Register ➡️ https://t.co/mQ9llhDGZc