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This Month is #CervicalScreeningAwarenessMonth. Watch Jodie’s film about getting support for her first cervical screening at the age of 40 as she had been nervous to when she was younger. youtube.com/watch?v=zOq_a2…
#LearningDisability #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
#LearningDisability #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
It is really important to go for your cervical smear test when you are invited. You will be invited when you are over the age of 25 and were born a woman. There’s lots of advice and information about cervical screening- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/667abe64…
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
It’s thyroid awareness month. Thyroids are in your neck and make hormones which send messages around your body. People with Down syndrome are more likely to get thyroid issues. See this easy read guide about thyroid problems downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/upl…
Make sure you and your loved one's vaccinations are up to date. Talk to your GP if you have any concerns or are worried about any side effects.