Octobre Rose - Gabonaises du RU

💙 It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week
Worried about cervical screening? You won’t be the only one, but there are things that can help make the appointment easier.
All women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening every 5 years. The whole appointment usually takes around 10 minutes and a nurse or doctor will explain what’s happening before they start.
You’ll be given privacy to undress and something to cover yourself with.
You’re in control the whole time.
You can:
👤 bring someone with you for support �💬 ask questions �🤍 ask for a smaller speculum �🛏️ try a different position �✋ pause or stop the test at any time
📲 Share this with someone who might find it reassuring.
Taken from the NHS WhatsApp channel

💙We are proud to support Count Down Community by attending their MARCH FOR MEN this coming Saturday in support of Prostate Cancer UK.💙

Count Down Community runs free group exercise every Monday and Wednesday @ Congreve Estate Tenant Hall, SE17 1QR from 6:30 to 8:00pm.
They say: "Your health is your wealth, invest wisely"
Saturday the 13th is not a day to miss. Let's walk for our Men and support their health.

Come along- Together we walk - Together we fight - Together we save lives
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💗Thank you, Angela, for your dedication, passion, and incredible contribution 💗

Her Commitment helped us tailor a diverse and inclusive fitness programme that engaged residents of all levels.

But Angela’s impact goes far beyond fitness classes. Through her work as a Southwark instructor, she actively contributes to improving residents’ health and wellbeing, supporting longer and healthier lives by helping to reduce exposure to risk factors linked to:
✅ Hypertension
✅ Obesity
✅ Type 2 diabetes
✅ Poor mental health

🌟 Angela is not only an instructor—she is a key partner in the Octobre Rose programme, helping us empower our community through movement, wellbeing, and prevention.
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🌸 Octobre Rose 2025 & Lung Cancer Screening Programme – Community Impact 🌸

Our Octobre Rose 2025 programme was proudly funded by Southwark Council through the People Power Innovation Fund, supporting the core principles of the Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy and Southwark 2030—working together to reduce health inequalities and promote both physical and mental wellbeing across our communities.

With the valued support of the Public Health Policy and Programme Team, we delivered a tailored outreach session focused on breast cancer awareness, alongside important education on lung cancer prevention and early detection.

We were delighted to welcome Vicky Stewart, Health Promotion Specialist, who shared vital information about the Lung Cancer Screening Programme (South East London)—a programme approved by the National Screening Committee. This initiative aims to detect lung cancer at an early stage, often before symptoms appear, improving outcomes and saving lives.

Originally launched as Targeted Lung Health Checks in October 2022 in Southwark, the programme has since expanded to Greenwich, Lambeth, and Lewisham.
✅ Residents aged 55–74 who are current or former smokers are eligible
✅ Invitations are sent every two years
✅ Current smokers are also offered free smoking cessation support

💬 Our vision is for Octobre Rose to continue evolving as a meaningful community outreach platform, where voluntary sector organisations and Public Health teams come together to engage with residents—raising awareness, encouraging open conversations around cancer, and promoting life-saving screening programmes.

Together, we can empower our community with knowledge, support, and access to vital health services. 💗

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What happens when someone quits smoking?

⏱️ After 8 hours… Oxygen levels are recovering and harmful carbon monoxide in your blood has reduced by 50%

🫁 After 72 hours… Breathing starts to feel easier because the tubes in your lungs are relaxing. Energy will also increase

🚶After 2-12 weeks… Circulation improves, making physical activity easier

💨 After 3-9 months… Coughs, wheezing or breathing problems improve as lung function increases by up to 10%

❤️ After 1 year… Your risk of a heart attack will have halved compared with a smoker’s

As today is World No To***co Day, forward this on to someone – you never know who might need a bit of encouragement 👉
(Taken from the NHS WhatsApp Channel)

💪🏾🌸 Meet Angela – Our Octobre Rose 2025 Fitness Coach 🌸💪🏾

We are proud to introduce Angela, our amazing Octobre Rose 2025 Fitness Coach!

Angela is a valued member of Southwark Council’s instructor team, delivering inspiring fitness sessions at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre and Elephant and Castle Leisure Centre.

Angela is a dedicated and passionate professional—spontaneous, approachable, and always available to support participants. She brings positive energy, confidence, and expertise into every class, creating a welcoming and motivating environment for everyone.

From the very beginning, Angela truly embraced the Octobre Rose vision. She supported us every step of the way—from the promo video and photoshoot right through to delivering outstanding sessions on the day.

🏃🏾‍♀️ On the big day, she successfully led both:
• A Pilates class promoting strength, flexibility, and mindfulness
• A Step Aerobics workout full of energy and motivation

Thank you, Angela, for your dedication, passion, and incredible contribution 💗
🩷🎗️Hope In Motion🎗️🩷