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Flu jab clinics extend evening hours after record first-week demand
Wrenhaven's health service is adding late sessions at three community clinics after appointments for the first week of the autumn vaccination programme were fully booked within days.
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Blood donation drive aims for 3,000 new donors before winter
Extra sessions at Kestrel Park, the university and Old Quay are being added as the regional blood service tries to build up stocks ahead of the colder months.
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Family doctors urge residents to book routine check-ups before the winter rush
Practices across Wrenhaven say appointment demand typically climbs sharply in the colder months, and they are encouraging people to arrange non-urgent reviews and screening now.
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Keep drinking water as the weather cools, health experts remind residents
Thirst can be easier to miss in colder weather, especially for older people, and local health professionals are encouraging regular drinks through the day rather than waiting until feeling parched.