As winter sets in, many children tend to catch colds, sore throats, coughs, flu, and sometimes even stomach bugs. It's natural for parents to feel concerned when their little ones are unwell. With winter germs circulating, parents often turn to Frimley Healthier Together for guidance on whether their child is fit to continue their usual activities. For some kids, a dose of par ...
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NHS urges communities to get vaccinated ahead of Diwali celebrations
As Diwali approaches, NHS leaders across Frimley Health and Care are encouraging local people to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an important celebration observed by millions of people worldwide. With winter illnesses like flu and COVID-19 circulating, vaccinations remains ...
Slough Women’s event shares vital information
Slough Women’s event shares vital information on the importance of understanding cancer prevention and taking up NHS cancer screening offers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Last weekend, on Saturday, 19 October, women from across Slough gathered for an inspiring event focused on health and wellbeing. Joined by a panel of experts and visiting healthcare providers, partic ...
Kooth successfully retains children’s mental health service contract with key changes.
NHS Frimley has announced that Kooth has successfully retained its contract to provide digital mental health support to the children of East Berkshire. However, some key changes will take effect 1 November 2024. The key changes include: New Age Criteria – Moving forward the service will focus on supporting young people aged 11-17 years. New Support Options – as well as th ...
Look after yourself, those around you and the NHS this winter
Health services are under considerable pressure as we head towards winter and the NHS is asking everyone to do their bit to ensure we can all stay as healthy as possible over the coming months. Whether it’s looking after yourself and your family or looking out for friends or neighbours, by doing what you can to support health and wellbeing you will also be helping to keep the ...
COVID-19 and flu vaccinations rollout in the Frimley Health and Care footprint
The NHS vaccination program for COVID-19 and flu began on Thursday, October 3, targeting older adults, care home residents, and individuals with long-term health conditions. This initiative aims to protect the community against a potential “tripledemic” of viruses as the colder months approach. Eligible individuals have started to be invited to book their COVID-19 and flu vacc ...
Huge improvement in support for people to manage their blood pressure
The proportion of people being supported to successfully manage their high blood pressure has increased more in East Berkshire, Surrey Heath, Farnham and North East Hampshire than anywhere else in the country. A determined joint effort, spearheaded by local GP practices and pharmacies, coordinated by NHS Frimley and promoted by local authorities and voluntary sector partners, ...
Could the 'Green Doctors' help with your energy bills?
NHS Frimley is teaming up with environmental charity Groundwork South to bring their flagship ‘Green Doctor’ scheme to local communities ahead of winter. Partners within the Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System, work together to improve the health and wellbeing of local people and to create healthier communities. This initiative offers free, practical support to elig ...
Clinical hub rollout supports 999 callers
Patients across Frimley Health and Care are set to benefit from the rollout of additional multi-disciplinary clinical hubs, designed to ensure 999 calls are receiving the most appropriate response, and to reduce the number of patients being taken to emergency departments. South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is working with NHS partners to initially ...
Stop smoking for Stoptober and you're five times more likely to quit for good
This Stoptober we're calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously. Over 5 million adults in England still smoke. Smoking causes 64,000 deaths a year, making it the biggest cause of preventable illness and death. Quitting smoking isone of the best things you can do for your health. That’s why this year’s ...