NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust are preparing for the consultant doctor and hospital-based dentists strike ahead of the upcoming bank holiday. The strike action will take place on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 August. During the two days of action, both BMA and BDA have advised that consultants will provide ‘Christmas Day’ cover, m ...
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Bracknell Forest Innovation Fund awarded to 10 local community projects
Nine organisations and charities will be launching and expanding ten local projects to improve the health and wellbeing of clinically, extremely vulnerable (CEV) residents, their families and unpaid carers, thanks to grants from the Bracknell Forest Innovation Fund. The Bracknell Forest Innovation Fund, led by Bracknell Forest Council and NHS Frimley, allocates funding to loca ...
NHS advice to help you prepare for the August Bank Holiday
The NHS is reminding people not to leave it too late to order and collect repeat prescriptions ahead of the August Bank Holiday on Monday 28 August. People can order prescriptions in their usual way and the NHS App also enables patients to request repeat prescriptions too GP surgeries and some pharmacies will be closed on the Bank Holiday. The pharmacy opening times are publi ...
Getting the help you need during the junior doctors' strike
From 7am on Friday, 11 August, to 7am on Tuesday, 15 August, there will be strike action taking place by junior doctors. NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust are asking residents to be prepared and think ahead to ensure critical NHS services are available for those most in need, ahead of the strike. The public are reminded that they ...
Supporting young people's mental health in the approach to receiving exam results
Results day is just around the corner for many students across the UK. It can be a nerve-wracking time waiting for the results of something they have put so much time and hard work into. Worrying about their results, future plans or even how to celebrate their achievement can really start to impact their emotions and wellbeing day-to-day. If you are worried about how your chil ...
Shortages of some Type 2 Diabetes medication
There is a global shortage of a range of medication used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. These medicines, known collectively as GLP-1 analogues, are: Dulaglutide (Trulicity®) Exenatide (Byetta® or Bydureon®) Semaglutide (Ozempic® or Rybelsus®) Liraglutide (Victoza®) Lixisenatide (Lyxumia®). This shortage is likely to last a considerable time. Please click here for more in ...
NHS asks people to be aware and prepared for disruption to NHS services ahead of the proposed junior doctor and consultant strikes
NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust are asking residents to be prepared and think ahead to ensure critical NHS services are available for those most in need, ahead of the junior doctor and consultant strikes. The British Medical Association (BMA), British Dental Association (BDA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association ( ...
Bracknell GP practice boosted by ‘Good’ rating in final assessment before merger
A Bracknell GP practice achieved a dramatic turnaround in its fortunes by gaining a ‘Good’ rating from the national regulator, just days before merging with a neighbouring practice. Sandhurst Group Practice was rated Inadequate and put in special measures towards the end of 2022. However, the latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report published on 27th June saw the ...
Local health and social care workers involved in national NHS celebrations
Staff working in local health, care and the voluntary sector roles are preparing to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS this Wednesday, 5th July. While some will be heading to London for a national service of thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey, others will be marking the occasion in their workplaces. Many will be gathering for a traditional British celebratory cuppa, holding ...