People who need urgent dental treatment now have more options, thanks to efforts between the NHS and local dental practice to increase access. Anyone who is not already registered with a dental practice and has not received treatment in 24 months, or who has had urgent treatment elsewhere and needs ongoing care, can be treated at specially allocated appointments. Eight dental ...
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Stress Awareness Month
April marks Stress Awareness Month and has done so since 1992. It’s an important time to reflect on the causes of stress and explore practical ways to manage it. Stress Awareness Month provides an opportunity to share helpful techniques, raise awareness of the support available, and encourage open, honest conversations about stress with those around us. It’s also a chance to he ...
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Raising Awareness for Early Detection and Prevention
April marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and we are encouraging everyone to share information about the disease, its symptoms, and the importance of early detection. Whether it’s through social media, word of mouth, or simply talking to loved ones, you could help save a life by spreading awareness. Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK, with over 42,000 people ...
A renewed commitment to improving SEND services
The partnership that provides and oversees special educational needs and disability (SEND) services in Bracknell Forest, has today promised to continue to make urgent and sustained improvements. The recommitment to continued improvement from Bracknell Forest Council and NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB), follows an inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission ...
Have your say on new health and care website
Tuesday, 1 April, sees the exciting start of the development of a new health and care website for residents living across the Frimley system*. Plans have commenced to merge two existing websites to create a new unified website for Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS) and NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB). Designed to meet statutory requirements while ensu ...
The NHS Frimley update for March 2025
This March update includes: New £45 million health unit Make the Right Choice campaign Frimley Health 2030 draft strategy Sleep Information pack Read the March update. ...
A special glimpse of Bracknell’s new healthcare facility
Dignitaries and project partners enjoyed a tour of the future Bracknell Forest Centre for Health yesterday (Tuesday, 25 March) as the building takes shape. Bracknell’s MP and Mayor joined representatives from NHS England, NHS Frimley and Bracknell Forest Council, along with leading figures from the healthcare organisations which will call the centre home. The project’s develo ...
Spring COVID-19 vaccines offered to protect the most vulnerable
For some, COVID-19 can still be very dangerous and even life-threatening. COVID-19 vaccines offered by the NHS provide protection against the virus and help reduce the risk of serious illness. The vaccine has saved countless lives, prevented thousands from needing to go to hospital and helped us to live with the virus without fear or restrictions. From today (25 March), eligib ...
Celebrating World Oral Health Day
A happy mouth is…a happy mind. That’s the message this World Oral Health Day, on 20 March, as we’re all reminded that the impact of good oral health stretches far beyond our mouths. And it’s not just our mental health that is linked. Research has shown that people with gum disease or tooth loss also experience higher rates of heart disease. Nilesh Patel is a dentist and Chai ...
World Sleep Day ‘Make Sleep Health a Priority’
Sleep is an important part of a person's daily life and sleep health is one of the pillars of good health. It can help with people’s moods, energy levels, diet, memory and alertness. The World Sleep Society launched the World Sleep Day campaign, 16 years ago. The campaign used positive messaging to raise awareness of the health benefits of good quality sleep. This year’s Worl ...