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Carers – vital sources of support and information for unpaid carers
In addition to existing adult and young carers, many people have had to become carers for older, disabled or seriously ill friends and relatives overnight as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
28 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Support for Carers – we want to hear your stories about caring during Covid-19 
In addition to existing carers many people became unpaid carers overnight when lockdown was imposed, increasing their responsibilities to look after older, disabled or seriously ill loved ones and relatives instantly.  
28 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Healthwatch response to CQC's State of Care report for 2019/20
Care Quality Commission's report today shows COVID-19 is magnifying inequalities and “risks turning fault lines into chasms”.
20 October 2020
News
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Coronavirus: What does shielding mean now and the new National restrictions from 5th January 2021
Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder in Wokingham Borough.
20 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Flu Information And Who Is Eligible For The Flu Vaccine
This year, the NHS is offering more people than ever a free vaccine
28 September 2020
Advice and Information
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Move With Us Berkshire - Campaign launched
For many of us, the past few months have been a time to reflect on just how important and precious our health is. Get Berkshire Active are launching the 'Move With Us' campaign
21 September 2020
Advice and Information
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Get Berkshire Active - Funding Available Through The ‘Tackling Inequalities Fund’
Sport England are providing Get Berkshire Active with funding through the ‘Tackling Inequalities Fund’ (TIF) to distribute to community organisations
18 September 2020
News
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Covid-19 (Coronavirus) How To Get a Test and What To Do If You Are Having Trouble Getting a Test
Anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) can get a free test to check if they have the virus.
16 September 2020
Advice and Information
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Children - Help For Anxiety With Returning To School
Helping parents and teachers deal with apprehension and anxiety in children when returning to school
3 September 2020
Advice and Information
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How to communicate better with people who are deaf or with hearing loss
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.
3 September 2020
Advice and Information
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Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
As part of this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September), we’re raising awareness about the myths and stigma of dementia.
1 September 2020
Advice and Information
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What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for COVID-19)
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
28 August 2020
Advice and Information