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What you need to know about the flu
This article will help you spot facts from fiction about the virus, what symptoms to look out for and how to...
21 November 2019
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Looking after someone? Know your rights
Across the UK there are seven million unpaid carers supporting a friend of family member. Many people are...
20 November 2019
World Diabetes Day poster. The image says, "Diabetes: protect your family. Over 50% of type 2 diabetes is preventable.
Diabetes: What are the signs?
Did you know, 1 in 2 people with diabetes are undiagnosed! In aid of World Diabetes Day, here are signs of...
14 November 2019
Image shows people in a row. The text on the image says, "1 in 4 of us will have a stroke. Done be the one. World Stroke Day: October 29th".
Tips to reducing your chance of a stroke
1 in 4 of us will have a stroke in our lifetime, but most can be prevented with a few changes. Here are some...
29 October 2019

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