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With temperatures staying hot in London, stay safe and avoid getting sunburn - it can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Read our advice on what to look for when buying and applying sunscreen. 🌞 nhs.uk/sun

“I'm very happy to have enjoyed the career I have, and I hope I'll still be here for a while to come.” This year, Carole Jordan, senior staff nurse in Endoscopy, is celebrating an incredible milestone – 60 years’ service as a nurse. Read more: buff.ly/5nIMmNT #oneteam💙

There is strike action by resident doctors at UCLH from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. The strike action will affect all UCLH hospitals. Read more: uclh.nhs.uk/news/resident-…

Doctors at UCLH and @UCL have developed a digital decision-making aid, MENO.pause, to help clinicians manage #menopause symptoms in the best way for individual patients’ health conditions. Read the full story here: buff.ly/g26zomQ

In 2022, Ben was the first patient in the world to receive an immunotherapy trial to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain #cancer. Today, Ben is doing well with no active tumours. This trial is now open to newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients: buff.ly/OX1B6YN

New research shows that a standard imaging tool used in cancer can be safely used in selected pregnant women with breast cancer, offering crucial information to guide treatment decisions without compromising foetal safety. Find out more: buff.ly/1Hdsped

Earlier this month, hundreds of people visited #UCLH to celebrate Research Open Day. From students to local residents, the event included interactive stalls, tours of hospital sites, and researchers providing educational talks. Read more: buff.ly/u3m8kEk @UCLResearch

Measles cases are rising in England. It spreads easily and can cause serious illness, especially in babies, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems. MMR vaccination is safe and offers lifelong protection. For more info, visit: nhs.uk/MMR

UCLH and UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (ICH) specialists have visualised gene therapy’s impact on the brain using pioneering F-DOPA PET scans, showing concrete changes in neurotransmitter activity pre and post treatment. Read more: buff.ly/WKdbBxe

“Seeing Proud@UCLH and the wider UCLH community come together to celebrate and march at Pride in London was incredible." On Saturday, our PROUD@UCLH staff network joined #PrideInLondon on their first Pride bus. Well done to everyone involved in this memorable day. #oneteam💙🌈

Three big shifts will change how the NHS works, enabling it to deliver better care for all patients – no matter where they live. From hospital to community. From analogue to digital. From sickness to prevention. Read the 10 Year Health Plan ⬇️

UCLH supports a new health and care research registry, as part of the nation’s biggest-ever recruitment drive to clinical trials. Jayne Townley, the mother of research participant Max spoke about their experience as part of the @NIHRresearch campaign. buff.ly/OmlHCcO

This weekend, the UK celebrates the 77th anniversary since the #Windrush generation’s immigration. Egla Aitkens, a senior research nurse shares a poignant poem reflecting on her journey from Jamaica to the UK. Learn more: buff.ly/hxoK6pX Photo: Philip O'Brien

If you are a woman or person with a cervix, it’s really important that you attend your cervical screening, it can save your life. #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek #CervicalScreening

With temperatures reaching 30 degrees later this week, it’s important to know the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke. If heat exhaustion turns into heatstroke, it needs to be treated as an emergency. Find out more on the NHS website ⬇️

With temperatures rising and a high pollen count in London this week, remember hot weather can cause lung conditions like asthma and COPD to get worse. ☀️ Find out how you can stay well with @asthmalunguk's tips on looking after your lungs: asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/ho…

Thank you to the @ChildrensComm for highlighting the work of UCLH’s Lighthouse in the House of Lords. The Lighthouse is England’s first child house, providing a child-friendly, multidisciplinary service for child victims of sexual abuse under one roof.

UCLH sleep surgeon @ryanctcheong has given an interview to the producers of the podcast Instant Genius, an offshoot of the BBC’s Science Focus strand. The episode, part of a four-part Better Sleep miniseries, can be found here: buff.ly/gwupGdS buff.ly/8PVhlkY.

Did you know cervical cancer can be prevented? Your risk of cervical cancer can be significantly reduced by having a HPV vaccination and attending a cervical screening appointment when invited. #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek #CervicalScreening

Regular #CervicalScreening can prevent up to 75% of instances of cervical cancer. Despite this, many women are reluctant to have the test done. If you’re anxious you can make an appointment in advance to talk through the process. #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek