Happy 75th Birthday

Being Proactive

Do You Know Your Blood Pressure?

Having a healthy blood pressure (usually less than 140/90) helps to prevent heart disease and strokes. You can measure your blood pressure at home if you have a device, or in one of our waiting rooms.

Have you had all your Vaccines?

Pneumococcal: Pneumococcal vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Shingles: Shingles vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Regular Exercise will Prevent Falls and Fractures

Visit: Looking after yourself (connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk)

A healthy diet with calcium and Vitamin D will help our bones.

Vision and Hearing

Visit NHS Hearing Aids | NHS Services | Specsavers UK or book an appointment by phone or in person at your nearest Specsavers.

Health and Wellbeing Information for over 75s April 2024

Leaflet: Over 75 Information leaflet (PDF)

Planning for the future

We may not all want to think ahead, but planning ahead can make a real difference

Are you Claiming all the Benefits you are entitled to?

Visit: Benefits (connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk)

Do you have a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Visit: Make, register or end a lasting power of attorney: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Have you considered your future needs and priorities?

Visit: ReSPECT for patients and carers | Resuscitation Council UK

Visit: The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire (carercentre.com) or ring them on 01264 835246.

Being Socially connected

Having friends and family around us has many benefits, but we know this is not possible for everyone. Please contact our Social Prescribers via our website or by calling our reception team on 0333 034 1033 if you need more information or support.