Win £1,000 for a Berkshire Charity!

Three £1,000 prizes are up for grabs as Berkshire Community Foundation (BCF) launches its 2019 Vital Signs survey. BCF is asking people in Berkshire to spend five minutes giving their opinion of life in the county. As a thank you, they can nominate a charity to win one of the £1,000 prizes. To take...

The Autism Group News about our latest free training sessions, TAG at Home service and parent coffee mornings

The Autism Group services have been recommissioned by NHS East Berks CCG and they are delighted to publicise their latest free 2 hour parent toolkits, these are for parents who have a child either on the ASD pathway awaiting an assessment or already diagnosed. Following parent feedback, they are...

Working in adult social care: Every day is different

The Department of Health and Social Care and Skills for Care have launched a national campaign to encourage recruits into the adult social care sector. There are around 110,000 social care vacancies across England . Filling that recruitment gap is essential to meet growing demand.

SEAP Berkshire Newsletter

Scam Warning - Fake Tv Licensing Emails

An ongoing TV Licensing phishing campaign, first identified by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) in September 2018, continues to be reported to Action Fraud in high numbers. Fraudsters are sending the public fake TV Licensing emails that are designed to steal their personal and...

Cold Callers And Doorstep Rogue Traders

Warning to residents about Cold Callers and Doorstep Rogue Traders This is the time of year when we traditionally see an increase in offences that start with a 'cold call' knock at your door, from someone claiming to be a tradesman working in the area. They will call unexpectedly, offering services...

Alzheimer's Society Services in Berkshire

Chief Inspector of Hospitals rates Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust as Good

England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals has rated Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust as Good following a CQC inspection. A team of inspectors from the Care Quality Commission visited the trust during November and December 2018 to check the quality of three core services - surgery, maternity and...

New research for CQC shows people in South East regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling for people to speak up about their experiences of care, as new research* shows that almost 7 million people who have accessed health or social care services, in the last five years have had concerns about their care, but never raised them. Of these, over...

Courier Fraud

Thames Valley Police have received reports of elderly and vulnerable residents being targeted by courier fraudsters. Courier fraudsters phone and trick victims into handing over their bank cards and associated PIN (number) to a courier that arrives at their home. Thames Valley Police is calling on...

Healthwatch Bracknell Forest Patient Champion Takes Local Views to Heart of Westminster

On Monday, 21 January representatives from Healthwatch Bracknell Forest travelled to London to join forces with more than 100 fellow local Healthwatch organisations at our annual parliamentary reception. It was an opportunity to raise the real life concerns of people using health and social care...

Healthmakers New Year Newsletter

Living with a long term physical health condition? Want to learn how to self-manage your condition better? Free NHS Self Management Courses now available for people living in Bracknell and Ascot, Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough and the surrounding areas more information below.

Wokingham, Bracknell and Districts Mencap January Mailing

Please find below Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap January Mailing, bowling poster and theatre trip information.

Phone number changes for cancelling ‘Extended Hours Clinics’ appointments- Bracknell and Ascot

A telephone number for residents to call when cancelling evening or weekend GP appointments, as part of Bracknell and Ascot’s ‘Extended Hours Clinics’ service, has changed. The new number is 01344 233 300 and is available Monday to Friday 8.30am -6.30pm and during clinic opening times, Monday –...

Taking a Stand Against Scams

Scams affect the lives of millions of people across the UK. People who are scammed often experience shame and social isolation as a result. National Trading Standards Scams Team evidence shows that the average age of a scam victim is 75. It has long been suspected that victims of scams,...

Help develop the NICE guideline on babies, children and young people's experience of healthcare

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces guidance on the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and ill health, and provide social care support. Their guidance is based on research evidence and takes into account the views of people working in or...

Alzheimers Society Side by Side Volunteering

Do more. Explore more. Enjoy more. From bowling to baking, do more with Side by Side today. Whether you're a movie buff or a morning jogger, Alzheimers Society side by Side service is here to help you keep on doing the things you love - and try new things too. Call them on 01189 596482 Email...

Many women are positive about their maternity care, but improvements still needed

Findings from the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) national survey of more than 17,600 women who gave birth in February last year show that many had a good experience, particularly in relation to interactions with staff, access to midwives and emotional support during pregnancy. However, for some...

Handbook to the NHS Constitution

Update 22 January 2019 Accessible information within health and social care is vital to help people understand their care and treatment. We contacted the Department of Health and Social Care to ask if this document was available in an easy read format. They advised us that this was not routinely...

CQC publishes its review of how local health and social care systems work together in Reading

The Care Quality Commission has published its findings following a review of health and social care services in Reading. The report is one of 23 targeted local system reviews looking specifically at how older people move through the health and social care system, with a focus on how services work...

West London NHS Trust rated Good by CQC

The Care Quality Commission have released the following statement. West London NHS Trust has been rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. The trust, which was formerly known as West London Mental Health Trust, was rated Outstanding for being caring, Good for being effective, responsive...

Wokingham, Bracknell and Districts Mencap December Mailing

Please find below Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap December Mailing and invitation to carers lunch.

Prevention and Self Care Report 2018

Please see below Prevention and Self Care report for the Frimley Integrated Care System 2018, while mainly aimed at Health Professionals you may find the information inside interesting.

Cold Weather Alerts

The Cold weather health watch comprises four levels of response based on cold weather thresholds. The thresholds have been developed to trigger an alert when severe cold weather is likely to significantly affect people's health. The alerts take account of temperature along with other winter weather...

Feeling unwell? There are a range of services available to you in East Berkshire

Do you know which NHS service to use when you are unwell? NHS East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has published information to help residents understand the various NHS services available – day and night. The information can be used to work out the best place to get advice or...