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    11 hours ago

    VACCINE UPDATE: Daily figures on the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses that have been given in the UK. As of 16 May, 56,677,012 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given in the UK. Visit the dashboard for more info: ▶️

    #COVID19 VACCINE UPDATE: Daily figures on the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses that have been given in the UK. As of 16 May, 56,677,012 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given in the UK. Visit the @PHE_uk dashboard for more info: ▶️ https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/vaccinations
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  2. 5 hours ago

    "It is only by receiving the second dose that we can get the maximum protection that the vaccine offers." Watch GP explain why the second dose of the vaccine is so important 👇 Find out more:

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  3. 7 hours ago

    ICYMI: We are introducing calorie labelling in restaurants, cafes, & takeaways to help people make healthier food choices. From April 2022, food businesses in England with 250+ employees will be required to display calorie labelling on menus. More info ▶️

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  4. 8 hours ago

    Regular, rapid testing is key to helping us get back to a more normal way of life. Free tests are available for all adults with no symptoms in England. Visit ➡️ Swipe right to learn more 👉

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  5. 10 hours ago

    . recently met with , CEO of to chat about . Watch the interview below to learn why nature has been chosen as this year's theme and the benefits it can have on our mental wellbeing 👇

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  6. 14 hours ago

    What is in the vaccine and how does it work? Watch below to find out more 👇 Choose from a range of languages to watch the video in full: ▶️

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  7. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    On Friday the government announced second dose appointments will be brought forward from 12 to 8 weeks for people aged 50+ who have not yet had theirs. The NHS will contact you if your appointment needs to be moved, there’s no need to contact the NHS.

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  8. 15 hours ago

    From tomorrow, more restrictions will be eased in England. This includes: ▶️ new guidance on meeting friends & family ▶️ indoor gatherings of six people or two households ▶️ outdoor gatherings of up to 30 people More information:

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  9. Retweeted
    May 15

    Chief Medical Advisor at NHS Test and Trace spoke to about taking rapid tests. Watch 👇 Testing is: ✔️free ✔️easy to do ✔️quick – results in up to 30 minutes ✔️available for all adults with no symptoms in England ➡️

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  10. Retweeted
    May 15

    "I've decided that, although I am breastfeeding, I'm going to go ahead and get the vaccination." New mum Shantelle explains why she'll be getting the vaccine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding & have concerns about the jab speak to your GP.

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  11. Retweeted
    May 15

    The rules around blood donation are changing to become more inclusive from 14 June. This will mean as many people as possible can make the life-saving decision to safely 🩸 More info:

    9 replies 17 retweets 39 likes
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    May 15

    Feeling low, anxious or struggling to sleep? Make time for your mental wellbeing this . Visit to get a free, personalised mental health action plan with simple tips to get you started. More info: ▶️

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    May 15

    This year's Week theme is all about connecting with nature. explains the science behind how nature can help improve mental health and how being outside in his garden helps to boost his mood. Watch 👇

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    May 15

    As part of the next stage of the restrictions easing, from 17 May up to 10,000 people will be able to attend the largest seated venues: ➡️ for outdoor performances ➡️ sporting events See more ▶️

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    18 hours ago

    Health Secretary says the government will make a decision on 14 June on whether to go ahead with the final easing of restrictions. :

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  16. 16 hours ago

    "If you're suffering, if you're going through a storm, they're there for you." Andy and Keiran from share their mental health stories and discuss how mountain biking has helped them to manage their issues. Watch 👇 |

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  17. Retweeted
    17 hours ago

    : Is the Indian Covid variant under control? Health Secretary Matt Hancock: "The whole pandemic is currently under control… it does appear to transmit more easily from person to person, we have to be careful"

    Matt Hancock on Indian Covid variant
    Andrew Marr with papers, politics and culture: Most Sundays from 9am on BBC One #marr
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  18. Retweeted
    18 hours ago

    Six months into the NHS COVID vaccination programme, bookings are still surging — with over 600,000 jabs booked in just 48 hours. Thank you to NHS staff and volunteers across the country working so hard to vaccinate the nation.

    More than 600,000 life-saving COVID jabs booked in 48 hours.
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  19. May 15

    Feeling low, anxious or struggling to sleep? Make time for your mental wellbeing this . Visit to get a free, personalised mental health action plan with simple tips to get you started. More info: ▶️

    3 replies 17 retweets 26 likes
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  20. May 15

    The rules around blood donation are changing to become more inclusive from 14 June. This will mean as many people as possible can make the life-saving decision to safely 🩸 More info:

    9 replies 17 retweets 39 likes
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