Forest Health

08/11/2025

Good news! Our waiting list is currently low, so appointments are available sooner than usual—especially evening sessions. If you or your child would benefit from talking to a qualified counsellor, now’s a great time to book. 🌟

Please use our referral form on our website: www.youthlineuk.com

07/11/2025

Armistice Day is approaching and here at Forest Health we want to take a moment to recognise and thank all those who have served in the UK Armed Forces.

We are proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited Practice.
This means we are committed to understanding the needs of former service personnel and ensuring they can access the support and healthcare they are entitled to.

Under the military covenant we can often access speedy support for health problems that are related to your military service. Common problems we see are musculoskeletal pain and disability, hearing issues due to sound damage, mental health issues including PTSD, and skin problems related to sun exposure.

If you served for even one day, and even if your service was many decades ago, we would like to know.

If you are a Veteran, or you care for one, please tell us.
Adding this information to your medical record helps us provide more tailored care and ensures access to dedicated veterans’ health services.

If you don’t already have a Veteran Card, you can apply for one here:
www.gov.uk/veteran-card/apply
This card makes it easier to identify yourself as a veteran and access support.

Thank you to all who have served.
We are here for you. 🇬🇧

Veteran Card: apply, get a digital version, request a replacement, what you can get when you use it to prove you served in the UK armed forces.

03/10/2025

There is still time for autistic people who live in the area - and their and parents/carers - to comment on the draft version of Bracknell Forest Council's new All-Age Integrated Autism Strategy, which sets out its vision and priorities for supporting autistic people of all ages over the next five years.
The strategy was prepared by a process of co-production with autistic people and their families, voluntary sector organisations, health and social care professionals and the area's SEND Parent Carer Forum.
It sets out five priorities:
- Improving autistic children and young people’s access to education
- Tackling health and care inequalities for autistic people
- Improving understanding and acceptance of autism
- Supporting more autistic people into employment and vocational opportunities
- Supporting positive transitions
Click the link for more details, to read the strategy and complete the feedback survey, which should take about 10 minutes https://tinyurl.com/yd3jfwvw
The closing date to respond to the survey is Tuesday, October 21.

02/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
If you or someone you love is affected, you’re not alone.
There’s local help available right here in the Frimley Health and Care area
https://orlo.uk/xv5Rx

02/10/2025

We wish a meaningful day to our Jewish patients and neighbours observing Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. May this time of reflection and renewal bring you peace and wellbeing.

01/10/2025

The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect children against measles, mumps and rubella – and a version without gelatine is available for those who need it.
These three infections spread easily and can lead to serious problems including meningitis, blindness and hearing loss.
The vaccination is recommended for all babies and young children. Older children and adults can have it if they were not vaccinated when they were younger.
- Click the link or ask your GP practice for more information https://ow.ly/fRwU50WvilR

01/10/2025

Can type 2 diabetes be cured? The answer is no, but also yes (sort of) www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/type-2-diabetes/remission - link in the comments takes you to the local service for diet support - the 'Path To Remission' programme.

Type 2 diabetes remission is when your blood sugar levels return to a safe, non-diabetes level long-term, without the need for glucose-lowering medication. It stops diabetes in its tracks and boosts your chances of a healthy future. When you are in remission, you reduce the risk of diabetes causing....

01/10/2025

Learn about chronic kidney disease and why it's so important:

Find out about chronic kidney disease (CKD): symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and sources of further information and support.

30/09/2025

Stoptober is nearly here 🛑
contact the practice via phone or via Klinik if you want to talk to a stop smoking advisor at the practice; contact smokefreelifeBerkshire directly if you want to discuss other ways of accessing smoking support. 🚬

Only 1 week until the month where we come together to quit smoking for a healthier, smoke-free life.

Explore your support options for going smoke free here: www.smokefreelifeberskhire.com or Text QUIT to 66777.

30/09/2025

26/09/2025

If you're pregnant, it's important to take up the vaccine when offered. It helps to protect your baby in their first few weeks of life, as can be life-threatening & require hospital treatment. More info: https://nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/whooping-cough-vaccination/