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  • Addiction drugs 'aid weight loss'
    A combination pill of two drugs used to treat addiction may help people lose weight, say US researchers.
  • Pregnant women rights questioned
    The right of women to choose whether they have home births is being questioned by a leading medical journal.
  • Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk
    Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.
  • Royal couple visit new hospital
    The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited Birmingham to take a look around the city's new "super-hospital".
  • Child heart op ban 'should stay'
    Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.
  • Churchill's teeth fetch £15,200
    A partial set of false teeth made for Sir Winston Churchill are sold at auction in Norfolk for £15,200.
  • Mother's grief
    Living with the effects of the Oxford heart surgery deaths.
  • Child-free by choice
    But why do others question the decision?
  • Can your doctor call you 'fat'?
    Doctors need to be more direct when they are dealing with overweight patients, according to the government's health minister.
  • Coping with loss of armed forces parent
    A special holiday break is helping UK children cope with the loss of loved ones killed in conflict
  • Destination Harley Street
    Referring patients to a specialist private clinic cheaper than NHS
  • Public health fear in NHS revamp
    The overhaul of the NHS may harm the public health drive, a health think tank is warning.
  • Hip hope from stem cell technique
    Doctors may soon be able to patch up damaged bones and joints anywhere in the body with a simple shot in the arm.
  • What to do if stung by a Weever fish
    What should you do if you are stung by Britain's most poisonous fish?
  • Say fat not obese, says minister
    GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says.
  • Asian donation
    Organs for the community are in short supply
  • Are we all ill?
    New mental health manual could mean we'll all end up diagnosed
  • Weight, exercise and pregnancy confusion
    NICE have issued new guidelines on women's weight during and after pregnancy.
  • Can music aid athletic performance?
    Music has helped elite tri-athletes in Australia increase their endurance by 15%, researchers say.
  • Friends offer 'a survival boost'
    Having good friends and neighbours appears to boost survival chances by 50%, say researchers.
  • Alcohol can 'lessen' arthritis
    Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, a study has found
  • Warning for obese mothers-to-be
    Obesity levels among pregnant women have reached epidemic levels, putting the health of their babies at risk, experts say.
  • 'Emergency fund' for cancer drugs
    The government announces a £50m fund aimed at giving patients access to cancer drugs sooner.
  • Ample bodied
    How realistic is it for women to want this actor's shape?
  • Creative block
    Robert Winston on the torment of scientists not just artists
  • Super-sized school uniforms sold
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    Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Connected Minds - Berkshire CAMHS

     

    We have supplied links to services that we believe to be of good conduct, but are not responsible for information they provide or how it is used. If you have health queries we strongly recommend consulting a professional.

    For Information

    The above flyer may be of interest to people dealing with a stroke whether they are the sufferer. carer or professional

    Fundraising Event

     

    Berkshire Links

    Ability Housing Association Together with REAP Resettlement Click Here for Brochure

    Age Concern Our aim is to promote the well being of all older people in Berkshire and to help to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
    Berkshire ADHD Support - No Website
    Contact Mrs Cavell Browning -
    Tel: 01344 778548
    Information and guidance for parents of children with ADHD with resources and advice on where next.

    Berkshire Autistic Society was set up in 1990 by parents of children with autism, autism-related problems and challenging behaviours. We now have over 300 members including individuals, families and professionals.
    Berkshire Care Directory
    Berkshire County Blind Society is a registered charity that provides information, practical help and emotional support to over 2,000 visually impaired people in Berkshire

    Berkshire Community Foundation (BCF) has been building a Community Capital Fund to provide grants to small voluntary groups that tackle need at the grassroots of our local community, both now and in the future

    Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust  We provide local specialist care across Berkshire for people who experience ongoing or complex mental health conditions, substance misuse issues and some people with learning disabilities

    If you are a service use/patient or carer and use the services from Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust you can contact John Jones the Trust's Patient Information Officer (PALS) via the Contact Us Page on There4U. John can help you to locate relevant information to your needs either via this site or other sources.

    Connected Minds - A New Approach To CAMHS - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Information for Children/Young People, Parents/Carers and Professionals with an interest in mental health

    Berkshire Health Promotion For free leaflets and material on all aspects of health which includes free equipment hire

    Berkshire Mental Health User Group  We  are the umbrella group for local service user groups in Berkshire. Covering 6 local unitary authorities.

    Berkshire Women's Aid  We work throughout Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham, West Berkshire and are affiliated to WAFE (Women's Aid Federation of England - national helpline no. 0808 2000 247).
    British Red Cross  We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. Find out more about how we help

    Care Quality Commission   (CQC) is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care in England.

    Our aim is to make sure better care is provided for everyone, whether that’s in hospital, in care homes, in people’s own homes, or elsewhere. 

    SE Regional Office - The Oast, Hermatige Court, Hermatige Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9NT Tel. 01622 724980n 

    CEMVO Southeast office is based in Reading and offers a range of services to ethnic minority voluntary sector organisations across the Southeast region.

    Children’s Information Centre   is an award winning, independent, registered charity providing free, impartial information, advice and assistance for families and professionals. The organisation has been working in Berkshire for over 19 years. 

    Council for Racial Equality (RCRE)  The mission of our organisation is to work to eliminate racial discrimination, and to promote equal opportunities and good race relations.

    Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Services are free to bereaved people. The charity provides support and offers information, advice, education and training service

    Daisy’s Dream supports bereaved children and their families throughout Berkshire and the surrounding areas.

    DeafaxTransforming the quality of life for deaf people

    DotComUnity  the one stop resource for finding out about community services, care information and social interactivity for Adults and Children witha learning or physical disability, within YOUR local community

    Duchess of Kent House Charity  is the Local Charity supporting Hospice-care in West & Central Berkshire

    First Step Trust (FST)  is a charity that provides real work, training and employment opportunities for people excluded from ordinary working life because of mental health problems or other disabilities or disadvantages Berkshire

     

    Graft offers an information, advice and guidance for disabled and disadvantaged people looking for employment. Graft also provides a support package to local employers to recruit and retain disabled employees.

    Graft aims to offer a high quality, professional service to all of its clients.

    Home Start  We help to increase the confidence and independence of families by:

     Visiting families in their own homes to offer support, friendship and practical assistance

     Reassuring parents that their childcare problems are not unusual or unique

     Encouraging parents' strengths and emotional well-being for the ultimate benefit of their children

     Trying to get the fun back into family life

    Princess Royal Trust Carers Service (Berkshire)  A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage otherwise because of frailty, illness or disability.

    SEAP South of England Advocacy Projects  manages six projects that provide advocacy and related services to a wide range of client groups including:

     ICAS - anyone wishing to make a complaint about their NHS healthcare

    Mental Health Advocacy - adults with Mental Health issues

    (Berkshire)

     MY CHOiCE - adults with learning difficulties

     SEAP Cornwall – Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service and inpatient mental health advocacy

     SEAP Portsmouth – Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service, mental health advocacy and appropriate adult scheme

     Xpress Advocacy Service - children and young people

     For more information on these projects, please go to the SEAP home page.

    SEAP also provide training, consultancy and external supervision. Please go to our Other Services page.

    St. John's Ambulance

    Berkshire Branch

    The Stroke Association

    Reading

    Claire Chapman - Family & carer Support Co-ordinator

    Reading South Community Care Team
    Whitley Office
    268 Northumberland Avenue
    Reading . RG2 7PJ

    01189 314534

    This services provides emotional and psychological support for people affected by stroke, their families and carers in the Reading area. Admin support is provided by:

    Julie Clark
    Tel: 01189 314534
    Email:

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    Slough

    Blessing Ndhlovu - Family and Carer Support Co-ordinator

    Newbeech House Residential Care Home
    Long Readings Lane
    Britwell
    Slough, SL2 1QP

    07931 548029

    This services provides emotional and psychological support for people affected by stroke, their families and carers in the Slough area. Administrative support is provided by:

    Frances McGhee
    email
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    Thornford Park Hospital   is a 117 bed low and medium secure hospital offering high quality, individualised care, treatment and rehabilitation for men and women aged 18+ who are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and difficult to place in NHS facilities. Own by the Priory, the hospital can be found on Crookham Hill in Thatcham, Newbury

    Turners Court Youth Trust  is a grant making trust which gives grants to charities and small community groups which aim to help children, young people and families to fulfil their full potential by developing high quality, early intervention, prevention and support services.

    West Berkshire Children's Social Care Services   Our social care services are designed to meet people's individual needs in a way that is sensitive to age, gender, race, religion and culture.

    West Berkshire Council

    Last Updated on Sunday, 25 July 2010 10:22
     
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    BBC News - Health
  • Addiction drugs 'aid weight loss'
    A combination pill of two drugs used to treat addiction may help people lose weight, say US researchers.
  • Pregnant women rights questioned
    The right of women to choose whether they have home births is being questioned by a leading medical journal.
  • Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk
    Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.
  • Royal couple visit new hospital
    The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited Birmingham to take a look around the city's new "super-hospital".
  • Child heart op ban 'should stay'
    Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.
  • Churchill's teeth fetch £15,200
    A partial set of false teeth made for Sir Winston Churchill are sold at auction in Norfolk for £15,200.
  • Mother's grief
    Living with the effects of the Oxford heart surgery deaths.
  • Child-free by choice
    But why do others question the decision?
  • Can your doctor call you 'fat'?
    Doctors need to be more direct when they are dealing with overweight patients, according to the government's health minister.
  • Coping with loss of armed forces parent
    A special holiday break is helping UK children cope with the loss of loved ones killed in conflict
  • Destination Harley Street
    Referring patients to a specialist private clinic cheaper than NHS
  • Public health fear in NHS revamp
    The overhaul of the NHS may harm the public health drive, a health think tank is warning.
  • Hip hope from stem cell technique
    Doctors may soon be able to patch up damaged bones and joints anywhere in the body with a simple shot in the arm.
  • What to do if stung by a Weever fish
    What should you do if you are stung by Britain's most poisonous fish?
  • Say fat not obese, says minister
    GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says.
  • Asian donation
    Organs for the community are in short supply
  • Are we all ill?
    New mental health manual could mean we'll all end up diagnosed
  • Weight, exercise and pregnancy confusion
    NICE have issued new guidelines on women's weight during and after pregnancy.
  • Can music aid athletic performance?
    Music has helped elite tri-athletes in Australia increase their endurance by 15%, researchers say.
  • Friends offer 'a survival boost'
    Having good friends and neighbours appears to boost survival chances by 50%, say researchers.
  • Alcohol can 'lessen' arthritis
    Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, a study has found
  • Warning for obese mothers-to-be
    Obesity levels among pregnant women have reached epidemic levels, putting the health of their babies at risk, experts say.
  • 'Emergency fund' for cancer drugs
    The government announces a £50m fund aimed at giving patients access to cancer drugs sooner.
  • Ample bodied
    How realistic is it for women to want this actor's shape?
  • Creative block
    Robert Winston on the torment of scientists not just artists
  • Super-sized school uniforms sold
    As more and more children start primary school overweight, retailers are having to expand the waistlines on school uniforms.
  • Elderly care: Who should pay?
    Dame Joan Bakewell tackles the dilemma of who should pay for the care of our aging population.
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    Berkshire - Berkshire Pages
    Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:32

    Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Connected Minds - Berkshire CAMHS

     

    We have supplied links to services that we believe to be of good conduct, but are not responsible for information they provide or how it is used. If you have health queries we strongly recommend consulting a professional.

    For Information

    The above flyer may be of interest to people dealing with a stroke whether they are the sufferer. carer or professional

    Fundraising Event

     

    Berkshire Links

    Ability Housing Association Together with REAP Resettlement Click Here for Brochure

    Age Concern Our aim is to promote the well being of all older people in Berkshire and to help to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
    Berkshire ADHD Support - No Website
    Contact Mrs Cavell Browning -
    Tel: 01344 778548
    Information and guidance for parents of children with ADHD with resources and advice on where next.

    Berkshire Autistic Society was set up in 1990 by parents of children with autism, autism-related problems and challenging behaviours. We now have over 300 members including individuals, families and professionals.
    Berkshire Care Directory
    Berkshire County Blind Society is a registered charity that provides information, practical help and emotional support to over 2,000 visually impaired people in Berkshire

    Berkshire Community Foundation (BCF) has been building a Community Capital Fund to provide grants to small voluntary groups that tackle need at the grassroots of our local community, both now and in the future

    Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust  We provide local specialist care across Berkshire for people who experience ongoing or complex mental health conditions, substance misuse issues and some people with learning disabilities

    If you are a service use/patient or carer and use the services from Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust you can contact John Jones the Trust's Patient Information Officer (PALS) via the Contact Us Page on There4U. John can help you to locate relevant information to your needs either via this site or other sources.

    Connected Minds - A New Approach To CAMHS - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Information for Children/Young People, Parents/Carers and Professionals with an interest in mental health

    Berkshire Health Promotion For free leaflets and material on all aspects of health which includes free equipment hire

    Berkshire Mental Health User Group  We  are the umbrella group for local service user groups in Berkshire. Covering 6 local unitary authorities.

    Berkshire Women's Aid  We work throughout Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham, West Berkshire and are affiliated to WAFE (Women's Aid Federation of England - national helpline no. 0808 2000 247).
    British Red Cross  We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. Find out more about how we help

    Care Quality Commission   (CQC) is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care in England.

    Our aim is to make sure better care is provided for everyone, whether that’s in hospital, in care homes, in people’s own homes, or elsewhere. 

    SE Regional Office - The Oast, Hermatige Court, Hermatige Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9NT Tel. 01622 724980n 

    CEMVO Southeast office is based in Reading and offers a range of services to ethnic minority voluntary sector organisations across the Southeast region.

    Children’s Information Centre   is an award winning, independent, registered charity providing free, impartial information, advice and assistance for families and professionals. The organisation has been working in Berkshire for over 19 years. 

    Council for Racial Equality (RCRE)  The mission of our organisation is to work to eliminate racial discrimination, and to promote equal opportunities and good race relations.

    Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Services are free to bereaved people. The charity provides support and offers information, advice, education and training service

    Daisy’s Dream supports bereaved children and their families throughout Berkshire and the surrounding areas.

    DeafaxTransforming the quality of life for deaf people

    DotComUnity  the one stop resource for finding out about community services, care information and social interactivity for Adults and Children witha learning or physical disability, within YOUR local community

    Duchess of Kent House Charity  is the Local Charity supporting Hospice-care in West & Central Berkshire

    First Step Trust (FST)  is a charity that provides real work, training and employment opportunities for people excluded from ordinary working life because of mental health problems or other disabilities or disadvantages Berkshire

     

    Graft offers an information, advice and guidance for disabled and disadvantaged people looking for employment. Graft also provides a support package to local employers to recruit and retain disabled employees.

    Graft aims to offer a high quality, professional service to all of its clients.

    Home Start  We help to increase the confidence and independence of families by:

     Visiting families in their own homes to offer support, friendship and practical assistance

     Reassuring parents that their childcare problems are not unusual or unique

     Encouraging parents' strengths and emotional well-being for the ultimate benefit of their children

     Trying to get the fun back into family life

    Princess Royal Trust Carers Service (Berkshire)  A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage otherwise because of frailty, illness or disability.

    SEAP South of England Advocacy Projects  manages six projects that provide advocacy and related services to a wide range of client groups including:

     ICAS - anyone wishing to make a complaint about their NHS healthcare

    Mental Health Advocacy - adults with Mental Health issues

    (Berkshire)

     MY CHOiCE - adults with learning difficulties

     SEAP Cornwall – Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service and inpatient mental health advocacy

     SEAP Portsmouth – Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service, mental health advocacy and appropriate adult scheme

     Xpress Advocacy Service - children and young people

     For more information on these projects, please go to the SEAP home page.

    SEAP also provide training, consultancy and external supervision. Please go to our Other Services page.

    St. John's Ambulance

    Berkshire Branch

    The Stroke Association

    Reading

    Claire Chapman - Family & carer Support Co-ordinator

    Reading South Community Care Team
    Whitley Office
    268 Northumberland Avenue
    Reading . RG2 7PJ

    01189 314534

    This services provides emotional and psychological support for people affected by stroke, their families and carers in the Reading area. Admin support is provided by:

    Julie Clark
    Tel: 01189 314534
    Email:

    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

    Slough

    Blessing Ndhlovu - Family and Carer Support Co-ordinator

    Newbeech House Residential Care Home
    Long Readings Lane
    Britwell
    Slough, SL2 1QP

    07931 548029

    This services provides emotional and psychological support for people affected by stroke, their families and carers in the Slough area. Administrative support is provided by:

    Frances McGhee
    email
      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

    Thornford Park Hospital   is a 117 bed low and medium secure hospital offering high quality, individualised care, treatment and rehabilitation for men and women aged 18+ who are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and difficult to place in NHS facilities. Own by the Priory, the hospital can be found on Crookham Hill in Thatcham, Newbury

    Turners Court Youth Trust  is a grant making trust which gives grants to charities and small community groups which aim to help children, young people and families to fulfil their full potential by developing high quality, early intervention, prevention and support services.

    West Berkshire Children's Social Care Services   Our social care services are designed to meet people's individual needs in a way that is sensitive to age, gender, race, religion and culture.

    West Berkshire Council

    Last Updated on Sunday, 25 July 2010 10:22