From 15 April 2024 the NHS will begin offering a seasonal spring Covid-19 top-up vaccination to people at highest risk from a Covid infection. This includes:
adults aged 75 years and over by 30 June 2024
residents in care homes for older adults by 30 June 2024
people aged 6 months and over who have a severely weakened immune system due to certain health conditions.
Over the Early May bank holiday weekend, there will be a change in opening times for some NHS services, such as pharmacies and GP surgeries.
Make sure you get your prescription medicines in good time to avoid any last-minute panics. You can order a repeat prescription by logging into your NHS account using the NHS App or NHS website, or by contacting your GP surgery.
Visit your local pharmacy for expert advice and treatment for a range of common health conditions.
Your pharmacist can also now provide some prescription medicine without you needing to see a GP. The new Pharmacy First service offers treatment for seven common conditions:
Self-care is recommended when you have a common condition which doesn’t normally need medical care (from a doctor or nurse) or any treatment in order to get better.
Many common illnesses can be treated at home, such as minor coughs, colds or common childhood illnesses.
One of the best things we can do for our mental health and wellbeing is to be active. The change of season means longer days and warmer weather, giving plenty of opportunity to get active outside.
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, low or can’t sleep, the NHS Every Mind Matters resources can help with expert advice, practical tips and personalised actions to help boost your mental wellbeing.
ChatHealth is a free and confidential text messaging service for 11-19 year olds.
The service connects students to healthcare professionals who can support with a range of issues from relationships to healthy eating and bullying. The service runs during the school holidays as well as term time.
