Bassetlaw Action Centre

Multi coloured back ground. At the top is the Bassetlaw Action Centre's logo. Below it says small charity big difference. There is a banner the bottom with contact details for Bassetlaw Action Centre - Phone 01777 709650, website www.BassetlawActionCentre.org.uk, email enquiries@actioncentre.org.uk

Bassetlaw Action Centre is small but mighty! We provide lots of different services around Bassetlaw - find out more at bassetlawactioncentre.org.uk.

Well done everyone!

Choose the right service... Self Care: Coughs, colds, headache, cuts, bruises, hangovers. GP Advice: Persistent symptoms, chronic pain, health concerns. NHS 111: Need urgent help? Need medical advice? Not sure where to go? Urgent Treatment Centre: Breaks, sprains, minor burns, minor head injuries. Pharmacy: Minor illness, stomach upset, bites, stings, earache. A&E or 999: Severe chest pain/breathing difficulties/stroke/head injury/major trauma. For more information, visit: www.notts.icb.nhs.uk

📢 The NHS is here for you. Don't delay getting help if you need it.

Please choose the right service. If you're not sure use NHS 111:
🌐 search NHS 111 online
📱 or dial 111

We have been made aware of a scam text doing the rounds. Please talk to friends, family, and neighbours to make sure they know not to click on any links.

📢 There's not much time left to book your spring COVID-19 booster before vaccinations end on 17 June 🕐

💻 Find out who is eligible and book online👇
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...

☎️ or call 119

Support for your mental health. If someone's life is at risk, call 999 or go to A&E. Looking after yourself: There are little things you can do to look after your mental health. Just a few simple changes can help improve your mood and cope with life's challenges. With the every mind matters online platform, you can get free expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing. Talking therapy - if you feel stressed, anxious or depressed, you might struggle with work, life or relationships. NHS talking therapies can help. Search nhs.uk/talk. Your GP can refer you to your local NHS talking therapies service - or you can refer yourself online. Crisis - if you are experiencing significant emotional or mental distress, call NHS 11 and select the mental health option. The service offers 24/7 advice and support if you are experiencing worry, anxiety or fear that you can't control, hearing voices and seeing things that others can't, considering harming yours

If you need urgent mental health support then call our dedicated crisis team easily available NHS 111 option 2. 

Need urgent dental treatment? Contact NHS111 to arrange an urgent appointment Illustration of a woman holding her face in pain and dialling 111 on her mobile phone. Logo: NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

🚨 Need to see a dentist urgently? 🦷
Extra urgent dental appointments are now available.

Visit NHS111 or phone 111 to book. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

See our website for more information and a list of urgent conditions 👇
notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...

Did you know 👀 More than 80% of young people worry about being embarrassed if they said they were lonely. Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it this Loneliness Awareness Week. Find out more ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/SLlV1
#EveryMindMatters #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

The Reality Of Living With Multiple Long-Term Conditions | The King's Fund Cheryl Gowar highlights some of the challenges involved in living with multiple long-term conditions in a health service focused on single conditions

Our health and care system is set up to treat single conditions, not reflecting the growing number of people with multiple long-term conditions. In her blog, Cheryl Gowar explores the ways care for multiple conditions could improve and what good would look like for her care.

Illustration of a women with black curly hair holding, dressed in a white medical coat, holding an apple in one hand and a donut in another. A bowl of fruit and salad and a glass of orange juice sits on the table to the left. Text reads Dietitians Week 2 - 6 June 2025. #DW2025

Our Nutrition & Dietetics team is celebrating #DietitiansWeek with the theme ‘the future of dietetics’. Follow the team on Facebook @NottshcDietitians where they’ll be sharing information on sustainability, technology & virtual ways of working & apprenticeship routes in the dietetic world.

⭐️ Is Your Company The Best Business To Work For?
Your employees are your most valuable asset, enter the Employer of the Year Award and tell the judges about how you encourage, develop, and nurture your Team.
Download the entry forms here bit.ly/4jYark5

We have lots of activities coming up in June - hope to see you there!

It’s #StrokeAwarenessMonth

High blood pressure is one of the main causes of strokes in people aged over 40 but has few noticeable symptoms – so it’s vital you get checked.

Most people aged 40+ can get a free blood pressure check in a local pharmacy 👇
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...

Apprentice of the year - Rebecca Rhodes

Apprentice of the year - partipants

Rebecca Rhodes from Spark and Associates has welcomed everyone taking part in Apprentice of the Year 2025.

Participants will tackle a #localgov challenge & collaborate with peers for a chance to win #LGApprentice2025.

Good luck!

Well done!

Local hospital team shortlisted for prestigious national nursing award - Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals A specialist team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025.

A specialist team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025. ⬇️

www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/local-h...

Order your repeat prescriptions now Order by Friday 16 May to ensure you get your medicine in time for Spring Bank Holiday

⏰Make sure to order any repeat prescriptions you will need over the Spring Bank Holiday by Friday 16 May.

We have taken delivery of our new community minibus! It was funded by a grant from Motability Foundation and was purpose built for our needs, taking up to 16 people including two wheelchair users. It will be used to enable more disabled and vulnerable people to make connections and enjoy days out.

Post stating Our Volunteers change people's lives. Below a black and green word cloud with words associated with volunteering and the word Volunteers in the middle. At the bottom is a green banner with the Bassetlaw Action Centre logo, a website address of www.BassetlawActionCentre.gov.uk and the phone number 01777 700650. It also shows quality marks and the charity registration number.

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of BAC. They improve peoples lives and have a great time doing so. Fancy finding out more? Go to bassetlawactioncentre.org.uk/bcvs-involve/

Hello! We are a charity in Bassetlaw who help elderly and vulnerable people. We have a Community Car Scheme, minibus trips, support in the home, help with completing forms, and lots more. We are always looking for volunteers - like so many we can't function without them. Visit our website for more.