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  • Health to be at the centre of the fight against climate change
    The fifth Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health begins today in Parma, Italy.
  • Quit smoking with the help of your mobile
    A new iPhone app that helps people to stop smoking was launched today
  • NHS better equipped to tackle local health inequalities
    New health inequalities tool allows local NHS to focus their resources.
  • Smart use of health intelligence celebrated
    Public Health Observatories mark 10th anniversary
  • New initiative offers support into work for people with learning disabilities
    A new pilot scheme Jobs First will support people with learning disabilities to find paid jobs
  • Visitors risk an EHIC-cup
    Holiday hosts urged to help visiting relatives avoid costly mistake
  • £8million regional campaign to help catch cancer early
    Local NHS organisations will receive £8 million to fund campaigns that improve early diagnosis of cancer.
  • Appointment of the Head of the National Healthcare Science School of Genetics
    Val Davison has been appointed Head of the National Healthcare Science School of Genetics
  • STI tests now a bigger milestone than meeting the parents
    Frank discussions about the importance of being tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia are an important indicator of a lasting relationship, according to a surprising new survey out today.
  • Vaccination available for protection against swine flu now and in the future
    New cases of pandemic H1N1 (2009) Influenza in communities in England remain at around their lowest level since the disease first appeared in the United Kingdom. Patients continue to be hospitalised and admitted to critical care facilities, though in declining numbers.
  • Department of Health New Publications

    Dept of Health - New publications
  • Cancer Awareness and Early Diagnosis Programme funding
    Letter announcing funding for 2010/11 to develop or build on existing services/interventions that aim to promote early diagnosis of cancer, and inviting proposals from primary care trusts by 28 April 2010.
  • NHS Pharmaceutical Services - Transfer of the Global Sum to PCT Allocations
    This letter draws attention to important considerations in managing funding for NHS services provided by community pharmacies and appliance contractors, following devolvement of the centrally held funding to PCTs from 1 April 2010.
  • National Cancer Patients' Experience Survey Programme 2010
    This letter informs that the Review of Central Returns Steering Committee (ROCR) have approved a national survey of cancer patients' experiences in all Trusts who offer adult acute cancer services . This survey is highlighted as a priority in the NHS Operating Framework 2010/11, section 2.24.
  • Health and social outcomes and health service experiences of UK military veterans: a summary of the evidence, November 2009
    Each year approximately 24,000 men and women leave the British Armed Forces and return to civilian life. This report reviewed the available evidence on the health and social outcomes, and the health experiences, of former members of the Armed Forces.
  • Adult autism strategy consultation. A summary of the submissions received in response to the online consultation
    The consultation on the future strategy for adults with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) closed on 15 September 2009. Over 1,100 responses were received, including from people with ASC, families and carers, voluntary sector organisations and health and social care bodies. This report highlights the findings from the consultation including the importance of training, awareness raising and better diagnosis pathways.
  • Primary care and Emergency Departments: report from the Primary Care Foundation
    In May 2009 the Department of Health commissioned the Primary Care Foundation to study the impact of using primary care within or alongside A&E. The report highlights that use of primary care clinicians in A&E departments can benefit patients where services are integrated and clinicians work together.
  • The handbook to the NHS Constitution for England
    This document sets out the background detail of the NHS constitution
  • NHS Appraisal Toolkit website restored after security checks satisfied
    This letter from Gavin Larner, Director, Professional Standard regarding the reinstatement of the NHS appraisal toolkit on Thursday 4 March.
  • Ordinary residence: guidance on the identification of the ordinary residence of people in need of community care services, England
    This guidance provides information and advice to local authorities (and certain other bodies) on the indentification of the ordinary residence of people in need of community care services. It is effective from 19 April 2010 and on this date LAC(93)7 (the existing guidance on ordinary residence) will be revoked.
  • Fulfilling and rewarding lives: the strategy for adults with autism in England
    The first autism strategy for England will kick-start fundamental change in public services helping adults with autism to live independent lives and find work
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    BBC Health

    BBC News | Health | UK Edition
  • Pharmacy probe over pill refusal
    A high street chemist is investigating after a religious employee refused a customer in Sheffield the contraceptive pill.
  • Social care deal 'dead in water'
    Hopes of reaching a cross-party deal on funding social care appear to be dead in the water.
  • Street actress reveals depression
    Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard reveals she has been receiving treatment for depression.
  • Medical records
    Who can read my notes? Electronic records explained
  • Chickenpox row
    A vaccine is available - why don't we use it?
  • Call to halt NHS medical database
    Doctors leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.
  • MP writes to police over hospital
    An MP writes to police to ask if there is a basis for a criminal inquiry into activities at Stafford Hospital.
  • Obesity risk
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    There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.
  • 'Problem kids' risk future pain
    Children with behavioural problems are twice as likely to suffer chronic pain as adults than others, say researchers.
  • UK gives SA millions of condoms
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  • US school soda deal 'cuts sugar'
    The US soft drinks industry says it has dramatically cut full-calorie beverages available in schools as part of a drive to tackle obesity.
  • Community's TB screening begins
    Health officials begin the TB screening of around 250 people in Rhondda Cynon Taf following an outbreak in 1996.
  • Patients 'get care in cupboards'
    Patients are being treated in mop cupboards, storerooms and kitchens due to wards being full, a survey suggests.
  • 'London bomb stress' recognised
    Psychologists say they have treated hundreds of survivors of the 2005 London bombings for post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • Illegal cord blood sample warning
    Parents, hospitals and private firms are being warned over risky and illegal collections of umbilical cord blood
  • Women who drink wine in moderation stay slim, says study
    Women can enjoy a tipple and stay slim, according to a study showing moderate drinkers gain less weight than teetotallers.
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  • Three-way swap
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  • Respite funding 'spent elsewhere'
    Millions of pounds intended to fund respite breaks for voluntary carers in England has been spent on other areas of the NHS, two charities say.
  • Hospital self-assessment queried
    A Panorama investigation finds 60% of hospitals inspected gave inaccurate performance data for assessment.
  • Premature brain 'wash out' hope
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  • The health risks of a big carbon footprint
    In this week's health opinion column Scrubbing Up, paediatrician Dr Tony Waterston, warns of the health dangers of a big carbon footprint and says doctors are leading by example
  • Pregnancy timeline
    From fertilisation to birth, an outline guide to a typical pregnancy and how the baby develops inside the womb.
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    Mental Wellbeing Week 2010

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    Mental Wellbeing Week 2010 (Monday 8 – Sunday 14 March)

    A week organised by Together that promotes better mental wellbeing for all.

    What works for you?

    In 2010 we want to get people talking about the importance of looking after how they feel emotionally, which is why we’re using the week to ask what works for you?

    Find Out More

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    Wednesday, 16 December 2009 16:32

    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.


     

    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 disabiliti

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

    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

    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 Wednesday, 10 March 2010 13:36