Healthwatchbracknellforest

09/07/2026

Have you recently waited or are you currently waiting to access adult social care support?

Eppie would like to hear from you!

A team of researchers at the University of York are looking to speak with people who have current or recent experience of waiting for social care to take part in a one‑to‑one research interview.

By listening to people’s experiences and perspectives, we hope to identify ways the process could be improved in the future.

As a token of appreciation, participants will receive a £40 voucher.

If you are interested in participating or would like moreinformation please contact Eppie who is a member of our team:
✉️ Email: [email protected]
💻 Register your interest: https://ow.ly/hVo550Zky1i

08/07/2026

Frimley Health would like your feedback on the proposed site for the new Frimley Park Hospital.

The voices of our local communities, staff, patients and stakeholders will inform and advise the next steps in their new hospital plans.

📝 https://ow.ly/ybrb50Zkxyq

06/07/2026

When alcohol is all around us, its impact can be easy to miss.

This is a chance to pause and reflect. Take Alcohol Change UK's free, confidential ‘check your drinking quiz’ to better understand your drinking habits and any potential risks: alcoholchange.org.uk/check-yourdrinking

29/06/2026

We're pleased to share our Annual Report - Speaking up for better care, highlighting the issues that matter most to you – including women's health and residential care, and new hospital planning.

Some of our main highlights are:
⭐️ Supported over 10,300 people with their care experiences.
⭐️ Engaged 880 residents and provided advice to 9,420 individuals.
⭐️ Published four reports on service improvements and community priorities.
⭐️ Focused on underrepresented groups and reducing health inequalities

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their views and experiences with us. Your feedback helps shape our work and makes a real difference.

Read our Annual Report and see how your voice is helping to influence the future of local healthcare. 💙

📖 https://ow.ly/rY8950Zi659

26/06/2026

Following feedback from patients and staff the NHS have made changes to the NHS App to make it simpler and easier to use.

Somethings have moved, but you can still do everything you could do before.

To read what is changing and for a video on how to use the app:
https://ow.ly/WMEg50Zfy7S

24/06/2026

Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC are seeking practical examples and implementation evidence to inform a mental health strategy for England.

They welcome feedback on how they can better maximise the impact of their existing policies, such as mental health support teams and community-based mental health services and welcome consideration of the main factors that are needed for delivering services, such as workforce.

📝 https://ow.ly/xASX50ZfxK2

This survey will close at 11.59pm on 10 July 2026.

If you navigate away from the survey, your progress will be automatically saved. If you reopen the link in the same browser that you started the survey, you will be able to continue your response.

23/06/2026

The Met Office has issued a RED Heat-Health Alert for extreme heat, covering parts of central and southern England and Wales, including Berkshire.

🕘 When
Wednesday 24th June 09:00 – Thursday 25th June 21:00

🌡️ What to expect:
• Exceptionally high temperatures
• Serious risk to health and life
• Possible disruption to travel and services

✅ Stay safe:
• Avoid going out during the hottest part of the day
• Stay hydrated and keep cool
• Check on vulnerable people and neighbours
• Avoid entering water as you risk cold water shock
• Follow official advice from the Met Office and emergency services

Know the signs for heat exhaustion and heatstroke:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/

17/06/2026

Best Start in Life has published new guidance to help parents and carers of children under five navigate screen time, offering practical advice to support informed choices to help little brains develop healthy screen habits.

Digital screens are now a normal part of family life. The early years are however critical for development - 90 per cent of a child’s brain development occurs by age give, making it a critical period for the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills.

- For children under 2, avoid screens except for shared moments like family video calls.
- For ages 2–5, try to keep screen time to 1 hour a day or less.

For more advice on how to help little brains to develop healthy screen habits 👇
https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

16/06/2026

Want to work with us? We are recruiting!

We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in Slough. We’re here to find out what matters to people, and help make sure their views shape the support they need. We have the power to make sure that those in charge of services hear people’s voices. Our sole purpose is to help make care better for people.

We have an ambitious vision to ensure that health and care works for everyone. Using the power of people’s stories, we aim to help improve how services are run now and in the future.

To help us do this, we are looking for exceptional people who want to use their skills to make a difference.

Join our small but dynamic team and in return you’ll get to enjoy a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

Find out more here:
www.helpandcare.org.uk/get-involved/careers/

11/06/2026

Bracknell Forest Public Health is offering a free event sharing information about type 2 diabetes prevention, and how you can reverse the condition or manage it better.

There will also be women's health consultants there to speak about issues like perimenopause, menopause, PCOS and other women’s health issues.

When: 12 June from 6pm to 8.30pm
Time: 6pm to 8.30pm
Where: St Crispin's Secondary School, London Road, Wokingham, RG40 1SS