The Somerset Health Promotion Team work with a range of agencies across the county to promote health. They provide specialist knowledge and skills to help people achieve a healthier lifestyle. Both national and local campaigns are co-ordinated and supported in liaison with the local communities.
Current local initiatives include:
National Health Promotion Campaigns
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Get the Right Treatment
With the NHS these days, there are lots of choices. By making the right choice at the right time, you get the best possible treatment. Includes advice about how to help yourself with minor ailments and making use of your pharmacist.
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Flu Vaccination - Who needs it? Why? When?
Every Autumn, a national campaign is run, offering influenza (flu) vaccination to protect people who are at risk of serious illness should they catch flu. This year this includes everyone who is 65 years old or older. The vaccinations are given by GPs and nurses, usually in doctors' surgeries.
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The National Meningitis Trust
Advice and information about meningitis with 24 hour advice and support from their telephone helpline - 0845 6000 8000.
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The Meningitis Research Foundation
Knowing the symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia, and acting quickly to get medical help, can save lives. Visit this site for the facts about these diseases and details of scientific research. Supported with 24 hour helpline - 080 8800 3344.
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United Kingdom Transplant Support Service Authority
2003 people have received transplants. There have been 680 Organ Donors. But there are still 5704 people waiting for transplants. Find out how to register on the NHS Organ Donor Register.
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National Blood Service
Do something amazing … Find out how you can become a blood donor.
