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Temporary suspension of minor injury and illness services at Bracknell Urgent Care Centre

Minor illness and injury services at the Bracknell Urgent Care Centre will be temporarily suspended as part of the national effort to combat Covid-19 (coronavirus).

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Action Fraud Have Received Reports of Covid19 Related Scams

Action Fraud have received reports of #COVID19 related scams. The majority relate to the online sale of protective items such as facemasks and other items in short supply due to the outbreak, that don't exist.

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Covid-19 related scams

Information sent on behalf of Thames Valley Police.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tips to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community from the Coronavirus

Practice everyday preventive actions including regular hand washing.

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Bracknell and Ascot Patient Assembly

Bracknell and Ascot Patient Assembly is a meeting which brings together Patient Group representatives from all 13 GP practices across the area as well as CCG staff and other health care professionals under one roof.

28 February 2020

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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.

28 February 2020

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Declare Your Care: Learning disabilities

Research shows people with a learning disability are more likely to regret not complaining about poor care than those without.

31 January 2020

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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 CQC.

28 January 2020