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Downing Street Group Practice is excited to announce that when they relocate to their new location in Wey Court East early in the new year, their name will be changing to Central Surgery. The name, Downing Street Group Practice has been a 200-year legacy associated with much pride and belonging to the team in the past and present. Despite the practice moving only 300 metres dow ...

As winter sets in, many children tend to catch colds, sore throats, coughs, flu, and sometimes even stomach bugs. It's natural for parents to feel concerned when their little ones are unwell. With winter germs circulating, parents often turn to Frimley Healthier Together for guidance on whether their child is fit to continue their usual activities. For some kids, a dose of par ...

As Diwali approaches, NHS leaders across Frimley Health and Care are encouraging local people to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an important celebration observed by millions of people worldwide. With winter illnesses like flu and COVID-19 circulating, vaccinations remains ...

Slough Women’s event shares vital information on the importance of understanding cancer prevention and taking up NHS cancer screening offers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Last weekend, on Saturday, 19 October, women from across Slough gathered for an inspiring event focused on health and wellbeing. Joined by a panel of experts and visiting healthcare providers, partic ...

NHS Frimley has announced that Kooth has successfully retained its contract to provide digital mental health support to the children of East Berkshire. However, some key changes will take effect 1 November 2024. The key changes include: New Age Criteria – Moving forward the service will focus on supporting young people aged 11-17 years. New Support Options – as well as th ...

Health services are under considerable pressure as we head towards winter and the NHS is asking everyone to do their bit to ensure we can all stay as healthy as possible over the coming months. Whether it’s looking after yourself and your family or looking out for friends or neighbours, by doing what you can to support health and wellbeing you will also be helping to keep the ...

The NHS vaccination program for COVID-19 and flu began on Thursday, October 3, targeting older adults, care home residents, and individuals with long-term health conditions. This initiative aims to protect the community against a potential “tripledemic” of viruses as the colder months approach. Eligible individuals have started to be invited to book their COVID-19 and flu vacc ...

The proportion of people being supported to successfully manage their high blood pressure has increased more in East Berkshire, Surrey Heath, Farnham and North East Hampshire than anywhere else in the country. A determined joint effort, spearheaded by local GP practices and pharmacies, coordinated by NHS Frimley and promoted by local authorities and voluntary sector partners, ...

NHS Frimley is teaming up with environmental charity Groundwork South to bring their flagship ‘Green Doctor’ scheme to local communities ahead of winter. Partners within the Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System, work together to improve the health and wellbeing of local people and to create healthier communities. This initiative offers free, practical support to elig ...

Patients across Frimley Health and Care are set to benefit from the rollout of additional multi-disciplinary clinical hubs, designed to ensure 999 calls are receiving the most appropriate response, and to reduce the number of patients being taken to emergency departments. South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is working with NHS partners to initially ...