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Today, we remember all those who have served and sacrificed, and honour those who lost their lives in war. Our thoughts are also with NHS staff, past and present, who provide essential care for the Armed Forces community and their families. Their service will not be forgotten.
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You may be eligible for help with your NHS health costs, including: 💊 NHS Prescriptions 🦷 Tooth NHS dental treatment 📋 Other health costs Use the online eligibility checker to see what help you could get. Do I pay? Check today: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-youre…
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NHS Volunteer Managers are essential to the efficiency of the NHS and wider healthcare organisations ❤️ Their support within the NHS Volunteering Service improves the care of millions of patients and staff all year round. Happy #IVMDay26 from us 👏
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Our Environment and Sustainability Annual Report for 2025/26 is here, with achievements including: 🌳 72% cut in greenhouse gas emissions 🌳 74% less water use 🌳 1,425 hours of environmental volunteering Thank you to every colleague who contributed to these remarkable results!
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There's more to do, but the data reflects a brilliant momentum that we’re eager to continue building upon. 💪 Read the full report: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/default/…
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Don't dismiss the early signs of a heart attack. A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms: nhs.uk/HeartAttack
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🎉 The NHS Volunteering website has been live for one year! Over 1000 opportunities have been advertised since launch, receiving almost 6000 applications. With close to 680 live opportunities, there’s something for everyone - could you be next? Apply👉 volunteering.england.nhs.uk
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The Innovation Scorecard has been updated with data to June 2026. It covers the use of selected @NICEComms recommended medicines across the NHS in England. It helps NHS teams and researchers understand changes over time and differences between areas. media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-re…
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Congratulations! If you took part in #Stoptober, you have done the best thing you can for your health this month - and you're now 5 times more likely to quit for good 🎉 To keep on track as a non-smoker, have look at some tips on how to stay quit here: nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
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When you quit smoking, you're not the only one who benefits. Keep going - you've got people cheering you on. 👏 You may be eligible for additional support via the NHS Smoking Cessation Service. Find out more: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-…
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💊 Not all benefits entitle people to free prescriptions. Our guidance is here for #pharmacists to follow the right steps to support patients or their representatives. ➡ nhsbsa.nhs.uk/patient-exempt…
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It's #WorldMenopauseDay 🩷 If you're experiencing menopause, a Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) could help you save money on eligible HRT medicines. Find out more: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-presc…
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If something in your body doesn’t feel right, the thought it could be cancer can play on your mind. But most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer. Finding out sooner is always better. Contact your GP practice.
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We're proud to share that the NHSBSA's Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team has been shortlisted for two @dynamonortheast Dynamites Awards: 🏆 Outstanding Workplace 🏆 Skills Developer Well done to all involved! 👏 Award winners will be announced on 12 November #Dynamites26
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The official statistics for General Pharmaceutical Services are now available. The data covers activity carried out by #CommunityPharmacies and #ApplianceContractors in England from 2016/17 to 2025/26. Read more: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-co…
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The cost of drugs and appliances reimbursed to community pharmacies and appliance contractors totalled £10.8 billion. This was a 3.5% increase from 2024/25.
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We're halfway through #Stoptober 🙌 95% of ex-smokers see positive changes in their life as early as 2 weeks after quitting - so just imagine how good it would be after 4! Remember, if you need our support, visit the NHS website: nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
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