Symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pain may also be a sign of a condition such as pneumonia. Speak to a GP straight away if you have these types of symptoms. Changes in bowel habits At the start of the pandemic, there should have been a greater push to protect the symbol for the LGBTQ+ community, rather than mixing its messages. 12 Recognising that the public wanted to show support for the NHS, those with influence should have promoted something original, such as the blue heart symbol that was used by some. 13 Yet, as the public continue to associate NHS and rainbow visuals with the efforts of NHS staff during the pandemic, we must now look to what we should do next. Spinal stenosis is a condition where the space around the spinal cord (the spinal column) narrows, compressing a section of nerve tissue. To help celebrate the 75th birthday of the NHS in July 2023, a ‘Supporting NHS75’ mark has been created for use by approved and permitted stakeholders. The mark consists of the NHS logo and the number 75 together with the word supporting above it. NHS organisations Every NHS 75 Flag undergoes hemming and finishing, tailored to your specifications, ensuring it’s ready for immediate flying or display. Optional add-ons

Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, has recognised the “increase in homophobic and transphobic rhetoric” during the pandemic and called on all member states not to use the coronavirus crisis as an excuse to undermine LGBT+ rights. It is permitted to fly one flag (or two if one is from category (a) (flags which do not need consent) on a vertical flagpole on the roof of a building and one flag (or two if one is from category (a) (flags which do not need consent) on a flagpole within the grounds of the building without consent (subject to restrictions below). However, it is not permitted to fly a flag on a vertical flagpole on the roof and a projecting flagpole without consent. Flying one or two flags within the grounds of a building Identification and sharing of key adjustments that will help a care episode go well or happen at all. The Flag is designed to provide staff with information on their duties under the Equality Act 2010. It lists existing adjustments, defined by clinical codes – such as communication needs defined using the Accessible Information Standard clinical codes - as well as the opportunity to create highly individualised bespoke adjustments for patients. Who is includedMy Grandad's] quite happy thinking it's for the NHS and doesn't want it any more complicated than that."

The government wants to see more flags flown, particularly the Union Flag, the flag of the United Kingdom. It is a symbol of national unity and pride. The government has recently issued guidance encouraging the flying of the Union Flag on all UK government buildings throughout the year, alongside other national and local flags. It is possible that with time the public’s association of the rainbow flag with giving thanks to the NHS will diminish, but it is not guaranteed. Furthermore, evidence continues to emerge that underscores why NHS rainbow badges are necessary. Data published in 2021 show that a higher proportion of LGB adults have a limiting longstanding illness (26%) compared with heterosexual adults (22%), 14 and the 2021 NHS staff survey found that LGBTQ+ NHS staff are much more likely to face physical violence, bullying, and harassment in their workplace than other staff. 15 LGBTQ+ people have poorer experiences within a healthcare environment, whether as patients or staff. We can’t neglect the ongoing work we need to do to promote a safe and positive healthcare environment for the LGBTQ+ community. Those are the people who are actively trying to steal our flag, in my opinion. And those people are definitely frustrating." Surgery will only be recommended if you're healthy enough to withstand the effects of the anaesthetic and the surgery. Spinal stenosis

Coughing, chest pain and breathlessness

if your baby is under 6 months old it's hard for a doctor or nurse to assess them over the phone – you can go to an urgent treatment centre or, if you're very worried, take them to A&E Speak to a GP if your skin is itchy, and your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow ( jaundice). Your pee may also look darker than usual. Feeling tired and unwell Indeed, the peace flag, which has seven stripes, was used as a symbol of anti-war movements. Something which, in 2003 when it was used by anti-war groups, also raised similar questions in reference to the Gilbert Baker six stripe flag. Identification and maintenance of the information recorded and shared through the Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag in conjunction with the wishes of patients and carers - leading to tailored, personalised care.

It can be difficult to tell when a baby or toddler is seriously ill, but the main thing is to trust your instincts. The second stripe disappeared when the organisers of the 1979 San Francisco parade split the flag into two to decorate either side of their parade route. They merged indigo and turquoise into the more universal blue so they could achieve an even number of stripes for either side of the parade. Eco-friendly: By using digital printing, we produce these flags on 115gsm recycled knitted polyester material, aligning with eco-conscious practices. Any of these changes mean there's a chance you have melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer. Unexplained weight loss Speak to a GP if you notice a lump in your breast or if you have a lump that's noticeably increasing in size elsewhere on your body.

The main symptoms of spinal stenosis are pain, numbness, weakness and a tingling sensation in one or both legs. This can make walking difficult and painful. You can fly two flags on the same flagpole within the grounds of a building (the regulations refer to ‘curtilage’) provided one of the flags is from category (a) (flags which do not need consent) and that flag is flown in the superior position. Though those I spoke to are happy to draw a line between the universality of the rainbow, that only the refraction of light can truly claim, and the Gilbert Baker flag. Identification of patients with impairments including learning disability or autism (and all other relevant key impairments). there are no restrictions on the size of the flag, but any flagpole may not exceed 4.6 metres above ground level.