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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and specialist services in 6 hospitals. Tweets monitored Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

Central London, England, UK
Joined January 2011
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Being healthy doesn’t stop you from catching or spreading flu. Protect yourself, your patients, and your colleagues this winter. 💙 Get your flu vaccination as soon as you’re offered it. #NHSStaff #StayStrongGetVaccinated
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When you stop smoking you’ll almost immediately begin to experience the health benefits. Join the thousands of people in #Stoptober making the best decision for their health. Quit smoking today – it's never too late. ➡️ nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
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If you do one thing this #BreastCancerAwareness month, make it learning about what you should look out for when checking your breasts regularly. Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different for you. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/breast-can…
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Pharmacists are an essential part of the NHS team, helping people across the country to live longer and healthier lives. This World Pharmacists Day, thank you to all pharmacists for their hard work, expertise and knowledge! 💙
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Today is World Sepsis Day. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection which needs urgent treatment in hospital. It can be hard to spot, so make sure you know the symptoms. ⬇️
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🚨 AI just helped an NHS surgeon remove a brain tumour in real time, and protected a patient's sight 🤯 The groundbreaking operation at @uclh used AI to analyse live surgical video and highlight critical structures during surgery. More 👇 nationalhealthexecutive.com/… #AI #NHS #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #Neurosurgery #Innovation @NIHRresearch
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This bank holiday weekend, some NHS services may have different opening hours. If you need urgent help, access NHS 111.

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With temperatures peaking today, make sure you take sensible precautions to stay safe: - keep hydrated - avoid the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm) - wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes - check in on older or vulnerable friends, relatives and neighbours
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An amber heat-health alert is in place across parts of England from 11-14 August. Hot weather can put more people at risk, particularly older people, young children and those with existing health conditions. Take extra care and look out for others. ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
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A yellow heat-health alert is in place from 8-11 August. Some people – particularly the elderly, very young, or those with existing health conditions – may be more at risk in hot weather Find tips on how to stay cool ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
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A red heat-health alert has been issued across parts of England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups. Learn more about how to stay safe in hot weather. ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
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As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you're using sunscreen! Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇️

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While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇️

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Today we go #Red4Research! Staff wore red this week to mark the annual campaign, with the UCL portico building and the BT Tower lit up in red to thank everyone involved in #research. More: uclhospitals.brc.nihr.ac.uk/… @TheRDForum @uclh @ucl
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Do you know the signs of type 1 diabetes? Learning them could save a life. Swipe to learn more and visit the NHS website for more. #DiabetesWeek

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Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK, and the earlier it's found the more treatable it's likely to be. The free test detects signs of cancer before you notice anything wrong, can be completed at home & could save your life. #DontWipeAwayTheSigns
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It's another hot day in London today ☀️ We hope you enjoy the hot weather, but please do it safely by: 💧 Staying hydrated 🧴 Wear sunscreen ⛱️ Find shade 📞 Use NHS 111 for urgent advice 🚨 Only call 999 in a life‑threatening emergency
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With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated. Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration. If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem. Find out more information ⬇️

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