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Flu Vaccination Information
This year more people than ever are being offered a free flu jab. Find out who is eligible and where you can get it.
27 September 2021
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Covid 19 Booster Vaccine - Who, When, Where, How, What (updated 22nd December 2021)
Everything you need to know, about who can get the covid booster vaccine, when you will get it, where to get it, what type of vaccine and how to book it
27 September 2021
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Mental Health Support for Children and Young People
Find out about local support for your, or your child’s mental health needs
31 August 2021
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Mental health support for adults
Find out about local support for your mental health needs.
18 August 2021
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Long Covid- What is it and what help is available?
As you recover from Covid-19 you may need support to come to terms with the affect of the virus on your body and mind.
7 July 2021
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.
23 June 2021
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Opt-out of GP Patient Data Collection (Updated 20/07/21)
A project which allows patients to opt out of having details of their GP medical records shared for health research and planning has been extended. There is no longer an end date for patients to opt-out, instead 3 tests must be met.
9 June 2021
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Pregnant women to be offered COVID-19 vaccine
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced that all pregnant women should be offered the Covid-19 vaccine as part of the vaccination roll-out plan.
26 May 2021
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Keeping older adults active at home
Public Health England has produced an 'Active at Home' booklet for older adults to help maintain strength and balance
9 April 2021
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Getting a NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19. (Updated 18th October 2021)
Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic. (Updated 7th September 2021)
19 February 2021
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Kooth - new online support network to help children & young people struggling with mental health difficulties
The Youth Counselling service, called Kooth, will complement a range of other mental health support packages provided for youngsters across Berkshire West
15 February 2021
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Covid 19 Vaccine - Wokingham Dr Amit Sharma Videos Discussing Common Questions About Vaccine
A Wokingham Borough doctor, Dr Amit Sharma, from the Brookside Practice, talks about various subjects regarding the Covid - 19 vaccine and hopes it answers some of residents questions
12 February 2021