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June 2025

Men's Mental Health Week

Celebrated between the 10-16th June with the aim ofencouraging men to prioritize their well-being. Toptips from the NHS include: connecting with others,trying to live a healthy lifestyle, by getting good sleepand avoiding unhealthy habits. As well as, reframingany unhelpful thoughts you may experience, andturning your hand to a new skill / activity.

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Diabetes Week 14th-20th

This focuses on raising awareness about theimportance of regular health checks for people livingwith diabetes. Did you know that 90% of people withdiabetes have type 2? Visit your GP if you’re losingweight or muscle bulk and if you’re feeling very tiredand urinating more frequently.

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Patient Participation Group

The four practices host a quarterly forum to addresshealth issues in the area. The forum discussesongoing projects, including a new mental health huband support for care homes, and invites localstakeholders like councillors and representativesfrom the voluntary sector. For more details, pleasesee our website www.faldoc.co.uk

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Carers week 9th-15th

The theme for the week is "Caring About Equality,"which aims to highlight the challenges andinequalities faced by unpaid carers. The week is anational event to recognize and celebrate thecontributions of unpaid carers across the UK.ukCarers week 9th-15thThe theme for the week is "Caring About Equality,"which aims to highlight the challenges andinequalities faced by unpaid carers. The week is anational event to recognize and celebrate thecontributions of unpaid carers across the UK.

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Cervical Screening Week

From July 2025, eligible individuals aged 25 to 49who test negative for HPV will be invited forcervical screening every 5 years instead of 3.

Published on 28th Jul 2025

NHS App Workshop - 12 June

Unlock the full potential of the NHS App with us at Age UK in Falmouth! 📱

We have had some feedback from patients who are very keen to gain access to the NHS app and all of the features it offers, but who are struggling with the initial set up, so we're offering patients the chance for one to one help and advice.

Join Laura and Alex, our NHS App Champions, at the 'IT and Biscuits' session at the Age UK day centre on Killigrew Street, where they'll be providing personalised assistance to anyone needing help with registration or using different functions.

If you own a smartphone or a tablet, please bring it along to the session with you.

Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions, please stop in at reception for a chat.

Published on 21st May 2024