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Request your repeat prescription quicker than you can say it. When it suits you.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

➡️ www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/
January 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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💜 It's Cervical Screening Awareness Week. And our chance to remind you to show your cervix you care by booking a screening at your GP surgery when you are invited. #LoveYourCervix

When you are invited for screening, book your appointment with your GP surgery. #LoveYourCervix
Person forming a heart shape over lower abdomen with hands, promoting cervical screening awareness. NHS logo is in top-right corner.
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Kevin from Clipstone got treatment for an infected insect bite at a local pharmacy without needing to see a GP.

See your #PharmacyFirst for conditions like sore throat, earache, sinusitis, UTI, shingles and impetigo. Age restrictions apply.

Details 👇
pharmacyfirstnottinghamshire.com/
Graphic for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire “Pharmacy First” campaign. On the left, two people stand in front of Orchard Pharmacy signage with a QR code displayed. Text on the right features a testimonial from Kevin Walker of Clipstone, Notts, describing how a pharmacist named Imran quickly treated an infected insect bite without needing a doctor’s appointment. The quote praises the service as helpful, reassuring, and a game-changer. NHS branding is visible at the top.
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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🚗 🔑There are lots of things you can do to help a family member or friend get home from hospital. Sorting suitable clothes to wear, providing a lift home and making sure they have the food and drink they need is a huge help.

Find out more 👇
notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...
Help your family or friends get home from hospital Offer them a lift home Check they have a key Get essential supplies Make sure they have suitable clothes and shoes Illustrations of a car, keys, bread and milk and a pair of trainers
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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If you’re aged 11 to 25 & identify as LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, non-binary & those who are exploring gender identity & sexual orientation), we want to know about your experiences of emotional health & wellbeing services.

Find out more and complete our survey: shorturl.at/OoxjQ
January 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Jacki got NHS treatment for sinusitis direct from a local pharmacy, without seeing her GP.

Most pharmacists can supply NHS medicine for conditions, including sore throat, earache, UTI, shingles and impetigo. Age restrictions apply.

Think #PharmacyFirst 👇
pharmacyfirstnottinghamshire.com/
A promotional graphic for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s Pharmacy First service. On the left, a dark blue panel features a yellow quotation mark and testimonial text from Jacki in Nottinghamshire, praising Pharmacy First for providing same-day appointments, antibiotics, and blood pressure checks. The NHS logo appears at the top. At the bottom left, a label reads “Jacki Nottinghamshire.” On the right, two people stand in front of a pharmacy storefront with NHS branding. A QR code and the slogan “Think Pharmacy First” are displayed prominently in a blue box.
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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If you’re aged 11 to 25 & identify as LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, non-binary & those who are exploring gender identity & sexual orientation), we want to know about your experiences of emotional health & wellbeing services.

Find out more and complete our survey: shorturl.at/OoxjQ
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January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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📢 Need to see a dentist urgently? 🦷

Visit NHS111 or phone 111 if you need urgent dental care. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

More info 👇
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Need urgent dental care? Extra urgent dental appointments are now available. Illustration of a tooth
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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NEWS: Thousands of people are getting quicker access to NHS medicines and expert advice at their pharmacy, thanks to #PharmacyFirst.

The service includes treatment for conditions including sinusitis, sore throat and earache. Age restrictions apply.

➡️ notts.icb.nhs.uk/2026/01/15/p...
A person stands outside an illuminated pharmacy at dusk, looking up at a large sign that reads “GET WELL SOONER.” The storefront displays NHS branding and signage indicating that the pharmacy provides NHS services. The HM Government and NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire logos appear in top corners.
January 19, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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NHS111 can help with a range of urgent care including 👇
➡️ Seeing a pharmacist for help with a minor illness
➡️ Out of hours GP
➡️ Urgent dental appointment
➡️ Urgent mental health support
➡️ Callback from a nurse
➡️ Advice for your health needs
➡️ Appointment with an urgent treatment centre
Get to the help you need. 111: help us help you Photo of a woman lying on a sofa in a pharmacy. She is ill, wearing a dressing gown and blanket and holding a laptop.
January 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Feeling under the weather? Think #PharmacyFirst.

Over 200 local pharmacies can provide NHS medicine for seven common illnesses, without seeing a GP. Conditions include sinusitis, sore throat, earache, shingles and UTI (age restrictions apply).

👇
pharmacyfirstnottinghamshire.com/
January 18, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Urgent treatment centres in Newark and Nottingham are open every day for:
• Minor burns or scalds
• Minor head injury with no loss of consciousness
• Suspected broken bones, sprains and strains (x-ray service available)
• Eye infections or minor eye injuries
January 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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🤕 Need urgent care? Urgent Treatment Centres can help with sprains, fractures, minor burns and skin infections.

➡️ London Rd, Nottingham, NG2 4LA. Open every day 7am-7pm.

➡️ Newark Hospital, Boundary Rd, NG24 4DE. Open every day 8am-10.30pm (last patient 9.30pm).
January 17, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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⚕️ The NHS is here for you 24/7. Don't delay getting help if you need it.

Please choose the right service. If you're not sure use NHS 111:
🌐 search NHS 111 online
📱 or dial 111
Choose the right service. Self Care: Colds, headache, cuts, bruises. GP: Persistent symptoms, chronic pain. NHS 111: Advice online or on phone. Urgent Treatment Centre: Fractures, minor burns/head injuries. Pharmacy: Minor illness. A&E / 999: Severe chest pain/breathing problems/stroke/major trauma
January 17, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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Jessica got medicine for her daughter's ear infection from a pharmacy, without seeing a GP.

Most local pharmacies can supply NHS medicine for illnesses including sore throat, sinusitis, UTI, and impetigo (some restrictions apply).

Think #PharmacyFirst 👇
pharmacyfirstnottinghamshire.com/
Promotional image for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s Pharmacy First service. On the left, a dark blue panel displays a large yellow quotation mark and a testimonial in white text. The testimonial reads: “I used Pharmacy First when my daughter had an ear infection. Emma (pictured, left) offered a same-day appointment and provided antibiotics. A very thorough and professional service, meaning we did not need to see the GP.” Below the quote is the name “Jessica Nottinghamshire” in a white and navy label. At the top right is the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire logo. On the right side of the image, two people stand inside a pharmacy with shelves of medicines visible in the background. At the bottom left, a QR code appears next to the slogan “Think Pharmacy First” in bold yellow and white text on a dark blue background.
January 17, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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If you’re aged 11 to 25 & identify as LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, non-binary & those who are exploring gender identity & sexual orientation), we want to know about your experiences of emotional health & wellbeing services.

Find out more and complete our survey 👇 bit.ly/3Z0wqhL
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January 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Karen from Mansfield got treatment for a urinary tract infection at her local pharmacy without needing to see a GP.

See your #PharmacyFirst for conditions like sore throat, earache, sinusitis, shingles and impetigo. Age restrictions apply.

Details 👇
pharmacyfirstnottinghamshire.com/
NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Pharmacy First graphic. Shows two people standing inside Orchard Pharmacy next to a QR code. Text features a testimonial from Karen Ward of Mansfield, praising pharmacist Imran for quick, clear, and helpful treatment for a UTI without needing a doctor’s appointment.
January 16, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Urgent treatment centres in Newark and Nottingham are open every day for:
• Minor burns or scalds
• Minor head injury with no loss of consciousness
• Suspected broken bones, sprains and strains (x-ray service available)
• Eye infections or minor eye injuries
January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Jacki got NHS treatment for sinusitis direct from a local pharmacy, without seeing her GP.

Most pharmacists can supply NHS medicine for conditions, including sore throat, earache, UTI, shingles and impetigo. Age restrictions apply.

Think #PharmacyFirst 👇
pharmacyfirstnottinghamshire.com/
A promotional graphic for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s Pharmacy First service. On the left, a dark blue panel features a yellow quotation mark and testimonial text from Jacki in Nottinghamshire, praising Pharmacy First for providing same-day appointments, antibiotics, and blood pressure checks. The NHS logo appears at the top. At the bottom left, a label reads “Jacki Nottinghamshire.” On the right, two people stand in front of a pharmacy storefront with NHS branding. A QR code and the slogan “Think Pharmacy First” are displayed prominently in a blue box.
January 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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🚗 🔑There are lots of things you can do to help a family member or friend get home from hospital. Sorting suitable clothes to wear, providing a lift home and making sure they have the food and drink they need is a huge help.

Find out more 👇
notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...
Help your family or friends get home from hospital Offer them a lift home Check they have a key Get essential supplies Make sure they have suitable clothes and shoes Illustrations of a car, keys, bread and milk and a pair of trainers
January 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Loneliness stops with us. Anyone of any age can experience loneliness and isolation.

There are lots of places offering support and kindness across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Further information 👇
bit.ly/3vtn5U1
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January 15, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Feeling under the weather? Think #PharmacyFirst.

Over 200 local pharmacies can provide NHS medicine for seven common illnesses, without seeing a GP. Conditions include sinusitis, sore throat, earache, shingles and UTI (age restrictions apply).

👇
pharmacyfirstnottinghamshire.com/
January 15, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Urgent treatment centres in Newark and Nottingham are open every day for:
• Minor burns or scalds
• Minor head injury with no loss of consciousness
• Suspected broken bones, sprains and strains (x-ray service available)
• Eye infections or minor eye injuries
January 14, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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NHS 111 is there for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you need medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​

🌐 Online - search NHS 111
📱 By phone - dial 111
📱 Through the NHS app
January 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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If you’re aged 11 to 25 & identify as LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, non-binary & those who are exploring gender identity & sexual orientation), we want to know about your experiences of emotional health & wellbeing services.

Find out more and complete our survey 👇 bit.ly/3Z0wqhL
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January 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM