Salt Awareness Week

Salt awareness week aims to highlight the importance of reducing the amount of salt in your diet, since eating too much may increase your risk of developing high blood pressure.
Health Calendar
February 29th – March 6th
‘National Salt Awareness Week’
Find out more by visiting
www.actionsalt.org.uk

Smoker’s Helpline NI

The smoker’s helpline is manned by trained staff who will talk smokers through the process of giving up smoking. They can also provide a free Quit Kit, general stop smoking advice, and information on where support may be available in their local area. This may be in a GP practice, pharmacy, hospital or community setting. Every caller is provided with information that is tailored to their individual needs.

For more information, please call: 0808 812 8008
Or
Visit www.want2stop.info

Flu Vaccine

If you happened to miss last year’s Flu Clinic,
don’t worry, Flu Vaccines are still available, 
simply phone the reception to arrange an 
appointment with the Treatment 
Room Nurse.
This is particularly important for any of 
our patients that fall into the ‘At Risk’ 
categories such as: Chronic Respiratory Disease, Chronic Heart Disease, Diabetes, Chronic Liver or Kidney Disease or if you are Pregnant etc. 

Do you have a Sedentary Job? 

For most office workers, sitting at the computer all day may not exactly be good for the body, as it can bring about backaches due to poor posture and eye strain, among other effects.  If you're one of those people who have to be at a desk all day long, there are some simple steps that you can follow in order to improve your posture and keep your health in check.

1.	Assume the proper sitting posture in a good chair that is designed for desk work.
2.	Position your monitor as far away as possible and give your eyes a break by looking around the room for a minute.
3.	Do simple stretching exercises every hour.
3.	Stand up every half hour and walk around a bit.
4.	While sitting – Draw the alphabet with your feet.
5.	Consume plenty of water throughout the day.

Blood Pressure Monitoring Service

If you have high blood pressure and you don’t know, you could be at risk of having a stroke or heart attack. High blood pressure can often go unnoticed as it doesn’t have any symptoms. The only way to find out is to have regular checks. A self-service BP machine is available for our patients to use at reception. No need to book - just pop in!

Invitations for Breast Screening

If you’re over 70, you’re still at risk of breast cancer and can arrange your own appointment through your local screening centre.
Invitations to attend the Braid Valley Hospital for Breast Screening will be sent out during March and April. If you have any queries, please contact the Breast Screening Office on: 
(028) 944 24425 or to help you make an informed choice, visit www.cancerscreening.hscni.net for more information