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Inspired ideas for improving the health and wellbeing of local people could receive a funding boost in the latest round of an NHS and local authority grants scheme. The Frimley Health and Care Innovation Fund offers financial support to projects and ideas which can have a significant positive impact on residents of the areas they serve. A particular aim of the fund is to redu ...

Today is World Pharmacist Day. It’s a day to recognise and celebrate the contribution that pharmacists make to all our lives through their work in many of our healthcare settings. Pharmacists take on roles in hospitals, general practices and support residents of care homes. Others are involved in regulation and research but the most visible pharmacists are the 62% who work in ...

On average 530 men are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK, with the most common cancers affecting men being prostate, lung, bowel, skin and head and neck.  This week is Male Cancer Awareness Week, running from 15 to 21 September and this year the focus is on early detection.  The campaign aims to raise awareness of male-specific cancers and highlight the importance of ...

Today, 10th September, is World Suicide Prevention Day, a time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and reinforce the message that suicide is preventable.  It’s a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play, no matter how big or small, in supporting those who may be struggling. Whether it’s checking in on a friend, listening without judgment, or simply being present, yo ...

Children and pregnant women are the first in line for their annual flu vaccination as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter. The NHS is sending out millions of invitations this month to remind eligible people to come forward as soon as they can, but they do not need to wait for an invitation to book. Those eligible can book quickly and easily on the NHS website, NHS App ...

You can be a lifesaver within your community by simply helping others to check their blood pressure. That’s the message this September as the annual Know Your Numbers campaign kicks off – aiming to reach the estimated five million people unknowingly living with high blood pressure. Untreated high blood pressure is known as ‘the silent killer’ as it kills and disables many tho ...

(shared from Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust) Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating recognition from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which has upgraded Wexham Park Hospital to an Outstanding overall rating, while confirming the trust’s overall rating remains Good.  The recent CQC inspections concentrated on emergency departments, urgent care and medical in ...

Several festivals are taking place across the UK this weekend. Whether you're heading round the corner to Reading, up North to Leeds, or down South to Victorious, we want to help everyone stay safe, well, and prepared.  While the forecast isn’t predicting a heatwave, it's still important to take care in the sun. Even on cloudy or cooler days, UV rays can cause sunburn. So, if ...

A week after A level students received their grades, GCSE takers are this Thursday (21 August) wrestling with their joy, contentment, relief, disappointment, worry and more.  Even for those pupils who have got what they had hoped for, or better, they might be concerned about a sibling or close friend who hasn’t done so well. It can be a confusing time.  It’s also difficult to ...

Has your teenager just received their A-Level results? How are they feeling?It’s quite common to feel a mix of emotions after receiving A-level results: proud, happy, disappointed, frustrated, overwhelmed, or numb. Whatever they are feeling, it’s all normal. The days that follow can feel challenging too; all this focus can leave a young person feeling stressed about what’s nex ...