The British Research Panel is a community of patient volunteers. We aim to promote the research and development of new medicine for a variety of illnesses.

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Turn on your NHS App notifications for a new way to know if your prescription is ready to be collected... ⬇️
The NHS is rolling out alerts on smartwatches and mobiles to let people know their prescription is ready. NHS App users can now get instant alerts from more than 2,500 chemists across England. ℹ️ england.nhs.uk/2026/10/nhs-r…
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Eligible people can now come forward for their NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this winter. Flu vaccination is available to more groups, while COVID-19 vaccination is offered to those at highest risk. ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
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If you do one thing this #BreastCancerAwareness month, make it learning about what you should look out for when checking your breasts regularly. Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different for you. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/breast-can…
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#Stoptober is nearly here! October is the month when thousands of people decide to quit smoking and kick the habit for good! Here are 5 tips to get you ready to ditch the cigs. ➡️ nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
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Happy Emergency Services Day! Thank you to all the emergency staff across the country for their hard work 💙 With roles ranging from call handlers and paramedics to technicians and care assistants, it takes a whole team! #999Day
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Did you know the HPV vaccine isn't just for girls? Boys are offered it too, to protect them from HPV-related cancers later in life. 👦👦🏾👦🏻👦🏿 A simple vaccine today helps protect their future. 🔗 Find how to get vaccinated nhs.uk/HPV
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Your mental health matters during and after pregnancy. Make sure to recognize these signs and seek support early: - feeling sad - lack of energy and motivation - excessive worrying - Sleeping or eating too much or too little - difficulty in making decisions - feelings of guilt, hopelessness and worthlessness - non-specific body aches or pains
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Cervical screening can help prevent cervical cancer, so it’s important to take up your invitation. If you’ve missed yours, the NHS may invite you to take an HPV self-test instead. If self-testing is an option for you, the NHS will contact you.

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Flu vaccinations are now available for millions of children and pregnant women in England. Most school-aged children will be offered the vaccine at school, while pregnant women can get vaccinated at any stage of pregnancy. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/09/nhs-k…
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September is #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth. Swipe to learn the key symptoms of the five gynaecological cancers.   Knowing what’s normal for you can help you spot changes.   Having any of these symptoms doesn't mean you have cancer, but it’s important to get checked by a GP.
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From this autumn, more NHS pharmacies in England will begin offering life-saving cholesterol check-ups. This pilot is part of a wider effort to reduce deaths from heart disease and stroke by a quarter over the next decade. Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/08/high-…
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A huge thank you to each and every member of staff working across the NHS this bank holiday! 💙 To the public, if you need medical help today, use NHS 111 through the NHS App, by going online, or by calling 111. For a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.
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Thunderstorm can trigger symptoms for those with lung conditions, like asthma. If the weather makes your symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.
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If you're walking through grassy or wooded areas this weekend, be tick aware and make sure you know how to avoid ticks and check for them as soon as you get home. 👇
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GCSE results are just one moment in your journey – they don’t define you or your future. If someone you know has received their results today, check in and see how they’re feeling. Your support could make a real difference 💙 Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/mental-health/childre…
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Want better sleep? 😴 Let your body wind down and give your mind a break from screens, including TVs, computers and smartphones, before bedtime.
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If you've left school this summer, you've probably got plenty to organise for what's next. 🎓🔧 But don't let that stop you from getting your second dose of the MenB vaccine. ✅ ⚠️ Two doses are needed for the best protection.
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An amber heat-health alert is in place across parts of England from 11-14 August. Hot weather can put more people at risk, particularly older people, young children and those with existing health conditions. Take extra care and look out for others. ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
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Are you applying sunscreen correctly? Common mistakes could be leaving your skin more exposed than you think ⬇️

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Turn on NHS App notifications to know when your bowel screening kit is on its way. For 20 years, NHS bowel screening has been helping find bowel cancer early, often before symptoms appear. When it arrives, complete your home test and return it.

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