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How You Can Help Save Lives The NHS is currently facing critically low blood stocks , with some types nearing emergency levels. Alongside this, there's a growing need for plasma donations , which are vital for producing life-saving medicines. 🚨 Blood Types in Urgent Demand Hospitals across the UK are calling for donors of specific blood types due to high demand and low supply: O negative  – the universal blood type used in emergencies B negative  – rare and in short supply R

There’s some exciting news for women’s health! The government has announced that the Women’s Health Strategy   is being renewed, with fresh commitments to make sure every woman gets the care and support she needs, when she needs it. The renewed strategy aims to build on the progress already made, tackling long-standing inequalities and improving access to services. It follows the recent news that menopause will now be included in NHS Health Checks , another positive step in

Get Your Flu Vaccine, and stay healthy. Why it matters: Flu (influenza) isn’t just a “bad cold” — it can lead to serious illness, hospitalisation or even be life-threatening, especially for people with underlying health issues or who are older. The flu vaccine helps to protect you and those around you. Who is eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine? You’re eligible if you: Are aged 65 or over (or will turn 65 by 31 March 2026). Have certain long-term health conditions (e.g., res