Due to the significant ongoing pressure on local NHS services, alongside the need to act swiftly to ensure patients continue to receive safe, high-quality care we have declared a critical incident across health services in Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System. We are seeing record numbers of people attending A&E, calling NHS111, using 111 online, accessing GP ser ...
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Time for a better you? Small steps beat giant leaps
If you want to be slimmer and healthier but you can’t face running or ditching your favourite foods, all is not lost. The good news is you’re much more likely to succeed if you do it in small, achievable steps and not huge, ambitious leaps. If running seems too much for you, regular walks can help do the trick. Walking is free, it’s something most people can do, it needs no s ...
Chronic pain focus groups - Have your say
The NHS across Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System* are seeking the views of patients who are suffering or have suffered with chronic pain to help shape the future of chronic pain services. Chronic pain, sometimes known as long-term pain or persistent pain, is pain that lasts for more than 3 months. It is often described as pain that does not go away as expected aft ...
News release from NHS England: NHS Sets Out Advice for the Public During Industrial Action
The NHS is asking patients to use services wisely during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most. This includes using 111 online as the first port of call for health needs and continuing to only use 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency. The NHS is already facing record demand on urgent and emergency care servi ...
How Primary Care has changed animations launched
Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS) are highlighting how Primary Care has changed with a series of animations aimed at informing patients of the highly skilled healthcare team that make up their GP Practice. The animations which are available here highlight the roles of the receptionist, physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists, community paramedics, nurse pract ...
It’s ok to ask for help” – don’t struggle alone this winter, the NHS is here for you
The winter months can be really difficult, especially now with the cost-of-living crisis. It’s vital we look after our mental wellbeing and talking therapies provide great support for anybody experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns. Last year, over half the population (54%) were concerned about their mental health but the majority of those did not seek ...
NHS Marks World First Covid-19 Jab With Booster Plea Ahead of Christmas
Two years on since the NHS delivered the world's first covid jab, kickstarting the most successful vaccine programme in our history, health leaders are now calling on the public to get boosted ahead of Christmas. The NHS has delivered more than 143 million doses of the covid-19 vaccine since the largest and fastest vaccination programme in NHS history began exactly two years a ...
Cold weather alert
Wednesday December 7 - Friday December 16 The Met office are predicting severe cold weather and icy conditions between 18:00 on Wednesday 07 December and 09:00 on Friday 16 December in parts of England. When cold weather strikes, it can have serious consequences for our health especially if already living with an ongoing health condition. As we get older it becomes harder for ...
Increases in respiratory viruses spreading amongst infants and children this winter
Parents are seeking advice on common respiratory viruses, following an increase in children attending hospital emergency departments. Rises in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and parainfluenza cases locally have prompted leading paediatric clinicians to issue advice on what to do. Visits to a local NHS children’s health website have also increased. By being aware of what sy ...
Stay well this winter with help from your local NHS
As we head into winter, the NHS across Frimley Health and Care* is supporting people to stay well and make the right choice when seeking medical help. Colder weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you have a long-term health condition, for example asthma or heart disease. If you’re 65 or over, or in one of the at-risk ...