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Alcohol-related illness and injury puts a huge strain on the NHS with alcohol also being the second biggest risk factor for cancer. Liver disease is one of the few major causes of premature mortality with deaths going up by 40 per cent over the last decade. For those of you who have nearly completed 31 days of being alcohol free, as part of committing to Dry January, keep up t ...

Background on Innovation Fund: The Innovation Fund aims to give communities the opportunity, support, and courage to develop and implement innovative ideas that could have a big impact on the health and wellbeing of local people. Partnership with Bracknell Forest Council: Last year, Bracknell Forest Council, in partnership with NHS Frimley offered local projects up to £20,00 ...

January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness month, an opportunity to shine a spotlight on one of the most preventable forms of cancer and to encourage action that could save lives. Cervical cancer - the facts Cervical cancer affects the cervix, the lower part of the womb, and is primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). In th ...

Bracknell Forest Council and Slough Borough Council are working together to understand what affects the mental wellbeing of children and young people, what interventions are most effective and how access and provision can be improved. NHS South, Central and West is supporting with undertaking an exploratory exercise to gain insight into interventions supporting mental wellbein ...

As a key component of our Winter Plan, we are reintroducing the concept of Hospital at Home (virtual wards) to patients and the public. Our goal is to help people understand: What “Hospital at Home (virtual wards)” and “remote monitoring” mean. How they operate in practice. The benefits they provide to patients and how they support the local NHS. These initiatives aim t ...

Across the country, rates for flu have risen significantly. Latest data, covering the Christmas and New Year period shows flu cases continue to rise, with over 5000 patients with the virus being treated in hospital nationally at the end of last week – almost 3.5 times higher than the same week in 2023. NHS Frimley is urging eligible residents to boost their protection this win ...

It’s that time of year again. The New Year rolls in, and suddenly everyone’s promising themselves that this is the year they’ll transform. Whether it’s hitting the gym seven days a week, going vegan overnight, or swearing off biscuits for good, a New Year’s resolution list tends to be ambitious, to say the least. But here’s the thing most of us probably know; dramatic resoluti ...

When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You'll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. Quitting will boost the health of your lungs, heart and blood vessels, will improve your skin, teeth, your sense of smell and taste and your energy levels. Once you're through the initial withdrawal phase it will also improve your mental health, easing any sign ...

Dear patients and families, We want to share some important updates regarding our current situation at our Frimley Park and Wexham Park Hospitals. Our commitment to providing safe and high-quality care remains our top priority, but we are facing sustained and significant pressures across our services. We need your help to ensure that those who need urgent care can receive it ...

Christmas and New Year are traditionally times when people celebrate and spend time with family and friends, exchange gifts and unwind. Yet for many people the festive season can be a tough time, mentally and emotionally, and the pressure of meeting social and financial expectations can be overwhelming. For those on their own, loneliness can affect their wellbeing. If you’re ...