You may have seen a big new campaign which launched recently to help local residents in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington find out how best to get the health care they need, whether that’s via their GP, their high street pharmacy, other health professionals, or online.
I am writing to ask for your help in sharing the campaign with your networks and by taking part in some short films to spread the word.
The ‘Your Local Health Team’ campaign, which is being coordinated by the North Central London Integrated Care Board with the help of some great backing from our local councils and NHS trusts, brings together key messages on how to access primary care, get vaccinated, and stay well.
Over the next 18 months, social media, outdoor ads, local council magazine articles, flyers, and engagement events will invite NCL residents to find out more on our campaign hub.
We’d love you to share our Your Local Health Team campaign messages on your social media channels, using#YourLocalHealthTeam and, where relevant, #GetProtectedGetVaccinated and tag North Central London ICS so we can like your posts!
I am hoping you will share the campaign key messages with your network via WhatsApp or however you usually communicate. Here are our messages for Phase 1 of the campaign which runs up to the end of December.
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a serious lung infection that can lead to pneumonia. If you’re aged 75-79, get winter-ready and book a free vaccination from your GP. Find out more at nclhealthandcare.org.uk/localhealth
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| Did you know that flu and COVID-19 spread more easily during the colder months and can cause serious illness?
If you’re over the age of 65, have a long-term health condition or are pregnant, the flu vaccine is free. Book via the NHS app or website.If you’re at increased risk of COVID-19 and are eligible for a vaccine, the NHS will contact you directly. Find out more at nclhealthandcare.org.uk/localhealth |
| There are lots of ways to stay well this winter.If you do feel unwell, most minor illnesses, such as colds and flu, can be treated at home with plenty of fluids and paracetamol.
Did you know that you can also visit your highly trained, local pharmacist for expert advice without an appointment? Find out how your local pharmacist can support you at nclhealthandcare.org.uk/localhealth |
| Did you know that the NHS App can help you book GP appointments and order repeat prescriptions?
Download the NHS App to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and check test results – all from your phone. Find out more at nclhealthandcare.org.uk/localhealth |
| Your GP practice offers you access to many different services and skilled professionals including GPs, nurses and care coordinators.
Get the care you need in three ways – by phone, in person, or online. For urgent medical advice from the NHS, call 111. Find out more at nclhealthandcare.org.uk/localhealth
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