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Have you noticed any changes in SEND services in Bracknell Forest? We want to hear from you as your feedback helps us monitor how SEND services are performing compared with previous parent carer surveys. We’re asking parent carers to share their views on how Health, Education, and Social Care services are working for children and young people with SEND in Bracknell Forest. We ...

As temperatures drop, we are encouraging people living with long-term health conditions to take practical steps to stay well this winter. Cold weather can make many conditions harder to manage, from respiratory and cardiac illnesses to diabetes, arthritis, and mental health conditions. With the right preparation, individuals, families, and communities can reduce risks and rema ...

If you weren't able to attend our recent webinar: "Healthy, Happy and 45+. Your guide to midlife wellness for women", you can now catch up by watching a recording of the event. The event was the latest in our 'Looking after yourself' series of webinars to help patients and members of the public have a greater awareness and understanding of their health, and their health needs. ...

With Christmas just weeks away, NHS health leaders in the South East are urging eligible residents to get their flu vaccine now.  Many walk-in clinics are open with no appointment needed, alongside booked appointments through the NHS app, the NHS website or by calling 119. There are over 200,000 flu appointments available across the region, including some walk-in sites that re ...

Today, Thursday 20 November, is a reminder to all carers to check their working rights. This year explores the theme ‘Know your rights, use your rights’. A carer is anyone who looks after a family member, partner, friend, neighbour or someone who needs help because of an illness, frailty, disability, mental health problem or addiction, and who cannot cope without support. Care ...

Self-care means different things to different people.  To one person it might mean exercise and eating well, to another it might be about treating minor injuries and ailments at home with plasters, painkillers and plenty of rest, while for others it’s about mindfulness and meditation, or getting vaccinated and attending screening appointments.  In reality it’s all of those th ...

The NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme continues to make a significant difference for patients across the Frimley Health and Care area. Since its introduction three years ago, 87 people have been diagnosed with lung cancer through the programme. Of these, 80.5% were diagnosed at an early stage, when treatment is more likely to be successful. By comparison, outside of the scre ...

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by Resident Doctors, from 7am Friday 14 November until 7am Wednesday 19 November. During these strikes, all other NHS staff (including consultants and other specialist doctors) will still be working, and the focus of the NHS will be on ensuring as many services as possible continue to operate safely. The NHS wi ...

There's a new online tool that anyone can now use to see how healthy their lifestyle choices are. The Healthy Choices Quiz is part of the NHS' Better Health website and aims to support people to work out where they can make positive changes to their lives. This health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day. ...

Taking place between 7 and 8pm on Thursday, 20 November, this is the latest in our 'Looking after yourself' series of webinars to help patients and members of the public have a greater awareness and understanding of their health, and their health needs. We'll be bringing together professionals who work in healthcare, public health and pharmacy to explore the health challenges ...