〰️ #knowthesigns — Trust your body. Get checked. Ovarian cancer mainly affects women over the age of 50, but the symptoms can often be subtle and easy to overlook. Recognising the signs and getting checked can make all the difference. Possible symptoms of #ovariancancer include: — persistent bloating — feeling full quickly or loss of appetite — needing to urinate more urgently or more often — pelvic or abdominal pain These symptoms can be caused by many conditions, but if they are new, persistent, or unusual for you, it’s important to talk to seek medical advice — attending appointments such as #cervicalscreening (smears), #mammograms, and routine GP check-ups helps ensure any concerns can be identified and treated as early as possible. For more information, search #NHSOvarianCancer 🩵

〰️ ✨ What’s On This #March ✨ We have a number of upcoming health events taking place this March, aimed at supporting and improving women’s health in our community. 💜 Understanding the Menopause: An Educational Session 📆 — 10th March Mobile Cervical Screening Clinic 📆 — 13th March Understanding the Menopause: An Educational Session 📆 — 24th March These sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about your health, access support, and speak with professionals in a welcoming environment. Please see the relevant posters included in this post for full details on each event, including locations and times. If you’re interested in attending or would like to learn more, feel free to get in touch. We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

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〰️ 🩷Women’s Health Services – from Central Liverpool PCN 🩷 Our ‘Women’s Health Hub’ offers specialist, compassionate care for women and anyone who may benefit from these services across Liverpool. Whether it’s for you, a friend, a family member, or a colleague, our service is here to support through every stage of life – because #CLPCN we care about you and your loved ones. The #WHH is led by our fantastic team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners: Annmaria, Suzanne, and Mandy – with support from our amazing Care Coordinator team. While primarily based at the CLPCN Hub on London Road (L3), we do offer additional clinics at Dingle Park Practice (L8). 👉 Swipe to learn more about: – Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) including: hormonal coils, copper coils, and contraceptive implants – Cervical Screening (aka SMEAR Test) – Psychosexual Therapy – Menopause Support – Vaginal Pessary Service 🏳️‍🌈 It’s important for us to highlight that although named the ‘Women’s Health Hub’, our services are inclusive and open to all genders who require them. Our clinicians are highly trained in providing respectful, sensitive care. If you’re interested in accessing the WHH, contact the team to arrange an appointment. Your health matters and the right support makes all the difference!

〰️ 💗 Cervical Screening Event – #LivingWellBus 💗 In collaboration with the ‘Living Well Bus’ our PCN has organised an event dedicated #cervicalscreening within our community to help make screening more accessible and convenient. 📍 Location: Lee Jones Centre (119-133 Limekiln Lane, L5 8SN) 📅 Date: 17/02/2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Cervical screening is a quick and important check that helps prevent cervical cancer. If you’re due or overdue, this is a great opportunity to attend in a supportive community setting. This event is delivered in collaboration with WHISC, Liverpool City Council, and Central Liverpool PCN, working together to improve women’s health across our neighbourhoods. If you’re eligible, we encourage you to attend and prioritise your health 💕

〰️ 💜 Calling Women Living with Epilepsy in Liverpool 💜 We’re supporting an important initiative to help improve health services for women with epilepsy across Liverpool — and we want to hear from you. Your experiences, insights, and voice can help shape services to ensure they are more accessible, supportive, and tailored to the needs of women in our community. If you’re interested in getting involved or would like to find out more, please contact Rachel on: 📧 rachel.saunderson2@nhs.net 📞 0151 556 3570 By sharing your experience, you could help make a real difference to future care across the city.

〰️ 🗣️ Time to Talk Day — Info for Staff 🗣️ Caring for others starts with caring for ourselves. Working in healthcare can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging – and it’s okay to say when things feel heavy. Today is a reminder to check in with colleagues, start conversations, and create space where it’s safe to talk about mental health at work. At Central Liverpool PCN, we’re committed to supporting our staff’s wellbeing and encouraging a culture of openness, compassion, and mutual support. Whether it’s a quick chat, a shared coffee, or reaching out for additional support; you’re not alone, and your wellbeing matters – talking can make a real difference. 💙

〰️ 🗣️ Time to Talk Day — Info for Patients 🗣️ Starting a conversation about mental health can feel hard — but talking really does make a difference. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, low, anxious, or just not quite yourself, you don’t have to manage it alone. At #CLPCN, our services are here to listen, support, and help you find the right care for you — from wellbeing support and social prescribing to guidance on accessing local services. If you’re struggling, reach out — to a friend, a loved one, or to us. Today is a reminder that your voice matters, your feelings are valid, and support is available. 💙

〰️ 🥗Health & Wellbeing Team Day Out🥗 In honour of #timetotalk our wonderful HW Team, including our #socialprescribing team and our #healthandwellbeingcoach team, spent their monthly development session out and about, checking in with each other along the way! We wanted to say a special thanks to #liverpoolcentrallibrary for hosting the team and providing some lovely space to chat with each other. Any guesses for where our team could end up next?