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Universal Credit a How to Guide
Learn My Way is a website of free online courses for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world. (Please note...
Dementia Action Week
Please see attached timetable of activities happening in Bracknell Forest this week.
Parks and Countryside Events
This programme of events covers May to October with details of ranger and volunteer led walks and more.
Crownwood - Child Health Clinics
Following patient and public feedback, the Crownwood Child Health Clinic will commence again in April 2017, running on the first Thursday of the month, 09.30am – 11.30am.
Have a GP appointment that you can’t make, or don’t need? Please cancel it!
Everyone forgets things on occasion, but missed GP appointments that are not cancelled do have an impact on GP practices. Feedback from just one local GP surgery showed that 19 people did not attend or cancel their appointment at this one practice alone on a single day in December, adding to 32...
National Time to Talk Day
Today is time to talk day have conversations with colleagues, friends and families about mental health to help reduce the stigma that still surrounds mental health problems. Have a look at this short video produced by Time To Change about the importance of having these conversations. Complete this...
Examples of outstanding practice for GPs
CQC's first round of inspections of GP providers has highlighted some examples of outstanding practice , which they are sharing so that other providers can learn from them and improve.
CQC cancel the registration of Birdsgrove Nursing Home
The Care Quality Commission have taken action to prevent Birdsgrove Nursing Home from operating to ensure the safety and welfare of residents. CQC’s decision means that the provider, Southern Counties Care Limited, cannot provide care services at Birdsgrove Nursing Home in Bracknell Berkshire...
Well Being and Leisure February Activities
The Well-being and Leisure team are here to help anyone with a disability to access sports and leisure activities in the Bracknell Forest area.
Calendar of Events during February
Bracknell Forest Council have produced a calendar of events / activities available during February. Please note: All contact details and locations are listed after the calendar in alphabetical order. Please refer to this if you wish to attend an activity or find out more. Highlighted activities...
Age Concern Newsletter 2017
Includes: Priestwood Get Togethers, events aimed at local older people and their carers Day Trip - Kingsley Country Market! Clothes Donations Bracknell open learning centre courses Alzheimers Society Singing for the Brain Green Gym Check Mates Diane’s Bistro Coach Trip to Welford Park to see the...
Dementia Friendly Screenings at South Hill Park Cinema
The first of Bracknell Film Society’s specially-designed monthly screenings for people living with dementia and their carers Screenings are relaxed with lights left on low and sound level reduced Doors. open 1.30pm, film starts 2pm; with a short interval. See attached flyer below for details of the...
Healthmakers Courses
There are new Healthmaker courses beginning in February, including a new evening course. It is a 6 week course - open to any adult who lives in Bracknell or Ascot who is living with a long term health condition. They aim to help you avoid a crisis with your condition to reduce trips made to your GP...
Bracknell Forest Dementia Adviser Newsletter
Rally Round
Rallyround is a free and secure online tool that allows family members, friends and carers to organise support for someone they care about. Features like the ‘to-do list’, email and text notification and the noticeboard keep everyone in the loop. Rally Round is available free of charge in Bracknell...
CQC - The fundamental standards of care
The fundamental standards are the standards below which your care must never fall.
Free For All – NHS Supported New Years Resolutions 2017
We all want to be healthy and happy this year. What better time to form a good New Years Resolution? And what better if the New Years Resolution is free? See attached leaflet pointing out a few opportunities in Bracknell, that may help you in your quest for better health.
Exploring personal health records
Patient Information Forum have launched a new resource exploring personal health records through the experiences of the people using them today. You can find full details and a pdf of the guide on their website .
Active Cubs - Discover new, inspiring sport activities close to home
Use the Active Cubs website to: Search for local sports activity providers Download free resources to help your kids become more active Access money saving discounts on sports activity providers, family days out and sports equipment Active Cubs are on a very important mission to help get more kids...
Open Learning Centre Community Courses
Why not celebrate 2017 by trying something new? Learn a new skill or book one of the short courses in cooking , drawing , painting or calligraphy . Due to popular demand, we are running Pet First Aid once again along with a whole host of courses, there really is something for everyone! Details of...
Checkmates
10 week FREE chess course for people aged 50+, Beginners very welcome! Every Friday, 2-3pm, Bracknell Library Starts Friday 27 January 2017 ends Friday 31 March 2017 Free refreshments provided For more information and registration contact Jon Lloyd, Chess Tutor Tel: 01344 454000 or email: jonll58@...
Sustainability and Transformation Plan
Visit the Bracknell and Ascot CCG website to find out more about your local sustainability and transformation plan .
Stroke care improvements will save lives
Stroke services are set to improve for more than 430,000 people living in the east of Berkshire. This means that, from January 1, local people suspected of having a stroke will be taken straight to the nearest hyper acute stroke unit by ambulance to receive the best possible care. The improvements...
Free NHS Events in Bracknell & Ascot
Dr. M Kittel, GP at Forest Health Group manages a web tool for the publication of educational events and information for patients of local Doctors Surgeries. Dr. M Kittel said "This service currently has 450 subscribers. If each of you found 1 or 2 new patients, who may have a chronic condition and...
Visiting someone in a care home
CQC have published information for people living in care homes , their family and friends, clarifying their visiting rights and their expectations of providers who are responsible for ensuring people are supported to maintain relationships that are important to them.
Farm and Fork
This group is for those with learning disabilities to create a community garden where fruit and vegetables can be grown and cooked when ready! Those who already go to Cooking Group would need to choose between Cooking Group and Farm and Fork to let everyone have a chance to access to the two...
Free Stress Control Workshops in Bracknell
Free workshops delivered by NHS Talking Therapies staff. Learn techniques to manage stress more effectively Four week course At venues across Berkshire. Adults of all ages welcome, feel free to bring a friend or family member.
