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What's the difference between shielding, self-isolation and social distancing?
Shielding, self-isolation and social distancing are very important in order to protect yourselves and others from coronavirus. What are they, and...
Berkshire Community Foundation Response to Coronavirus
We have told the volunteer network to not accept donations or tips when they complete a task. We have had a number of offers of donations from people...
Covid-19 related scams
Information sent on behalf of Thames Valley Police. Following reports of Covid-19 related scams Thames Valley Police is urging the public to remain...
Guidance on shielding
Shielding is a measure to protect people who are clinically extremely vulnerable by minimising all interaction between those who are extremely vulnerable and others. The government are strongly advising people with serious underlying health conditions which put them at very high risk of severe...
Bracknell CAB
Due to the issues with the ongoing Coronavirus and government guidelines, it is with regret that Bracknell Citizens Advice closed its face-to-face service until further notice. The telephone service will continue. New enquiries call 03 444 111306 Returning clients with on going issues call 01344...
Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?
The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed. 1. Seek accurate information from legitimate sources Try to only read information about Coronavirus from official sources: NHS...
Coronovirus Information in Other Languages
Doctors of the World and British Red Cross have put together Coronavirus (Covid 19) advice in a number of languages .
What’s the difference between social distancing and self-isolation?
With all the talk about social distancing and self-isolation, it's important to know the difference between the two. Social distancing is for people who have NO signs of coronavirus. You go into self-isolation when you or a member of your household have signs of coronavirus. Social distancing is...
Bracknell Forest community rallies to help others during COVID-19 pandemic
Hundreds of Bracknell Forest residents have already signed up to help their neighbours and community throughout the coronavirus pandemic with more work ongoing to make sure the most vulnerable are supported over the coming weeks and months. Voluntary and community groups from across the borough are...
Information on Coronavirus
Correct as of 17/03/2020 How long to stay at home if you have symptoms Anyone with symptoms should stay at home for at least 7 days. If you live with other people, they should stay at home for at least 14 days, to avoid spreading the infection outside the home. After 14 days, anyone you live with...
SignHealth - Coronavirus Videos
SignHealth has translated information from Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care. The videos are available on their website . You can call NHS 111 in BSL by visiting interpreternow.co.uk/nhs111 or use their app on your mobile device. Or use the NHS 111 online service at...
Tips to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community from the Coronavirus
Talk to household members, relatives, friends and neighbours to discuss what to do if a COVID-19 outbreak occurs in your community and what the needs of each person will be. Get to know your neighbours, do they have someone who can help them, could you? Think about repeat medications, can you...
Coronavirus awareness video
Given the recent events in China and the further spread of Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19 or the Novel Coronavirus) into Europe, iHasco who provide our training have created a short video that provides information on the virus, best hygiene practices, preventative measures, and advice on what...
Promise Inclusion February Mailing
Includes information about AGM Membership Fees Workshops Donations Carers Lunch Clubs, groups, activities and meetings, etc.
Great Hollands Primary School closed 3 to 5 March
Great Hollands Primary School has been closed today as a precaution following consultation with Public Health England. Please see copy of the schools letter below.
Talking Therapies - Stress Less Workshops New Dates
Talking Therapies Stress Less Workshops are FREE four week workshops running one evening per week from 6.30pm – 8pm across Berkshire. The workshops teach strategies to support managing stress including learning ways to manage worry, feelings of panic and sleep.
Bracknell and Ascot Patient Assembly
There are 13 GP practices within Bracknell and Ascot locality, each of these has a Patient Group. A Patient Group is a group of patients, carers and GP practice staff who meet to discuss practice issues and patient experience to improve the service. If your interested in finding out more about your...
CQC Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2018/19
Monitoring the Mental Health Act is CQC's annual report on the use of the Mental Health Act (MHA). It looks at how providers are caring for patients, and whether patients' rights are being protected. Services need to improve how they provide care and treatment for people detained under the Mental...
Boundary House Surgery closed today
Statement From Forest Health regarding the closure of Boundary House today. "Boundary House GP Surgery in Bracknell is temporarily closed today (11 February 2020) to enable a clean of the surgery as a precautionary measure. The practice will reopen as soon as possible and patients will be advised...
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - what you need to know
The latest information and advice about Novel Coronavirus is being regularly updated here . Public Health England have written a blog about novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), covering what you need to know, what the current risk level to the UK is, what measures are being taken and more.
Promise Inclusion January Mailing
Please find below January mailing from Promise Inclusion.
What people want from the next ten years of the NHS
When the NHS Long Term Plan was published in January 2019 Healthwatch were asked by NHS England to engage people across the country about how people wanted the priorities to be implemented locally. Between March and June 2019, the Healthwatch network carried out 500 focus groups, attended 1,000...
Healthwatch England annual report 2018-19
Last year, Healthwatch supported over 336,000 people to share their story about health and social care. These views resulted in over 7,200 recommendations to services about the improvements that people would like to see. Our year in numbers Last year, over 336,000 people shared their views, ideas...
Declare Your Care: Learning disabilities
Care Quality Commission Declare Your Care campaign is encouraging people with learning disabilities, their family, carers and advocates to speak openly about their experience of care, good or bad, which we fully support. You can also tell us about your experience. Research shows people with a...
What to expect from independent healthcare
The Care Quality Commission said "Only NHS-funded patients have the right to take their complaint to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). This means that private patients using NHS private patient units and other independent healthcare services cannot use the services of the PHSO...
Many women have a positive experience of maternity services, but for some care continues to fall short
The majority of women who gave birth in February last year had confidence and trust in staff, felt they were 'always' listened to by midwives and received appropriate advice at the start of labour, according to a national survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). However, the results also reveal...
Hospitals need to do more to show people how they learn from complaints
Healthwatch England's latest report, looks at hospital complaints. Sir Robert Francis will be sending a letter out to all hospitals and NHS leaders to make them aware of the report and the action that needs to be taken. Key findings include: Only 38% of trusts make public any information on the...
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust remains Good although some work is needed
A team of Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors visited Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in July and August 2019. This was to check the trust's progress after an inspection in September and October 2017 and also to check the quality of Royal Berkshire Hospital, West Berkshire Community...
