Bracknell Forest Public Health

14/11/2025

Your Guide to Midlife Wellness for Women 🌸

Join Frimley's free online webinar to learn how to look after your body, mind and wellbeing through midlife and beyond.

Hear from health experts in public health, healthcare and pharmacy as they talk about:
- Physical changes and what to expect
- Mental and emotional wellbeing
- The impact of social and personal factors on your health
- Busting common myths about women’s health and ageing

💬 You’ll also have the chance to ask our expert panel your questions live!

Date: Thursday, 20 November, 7.00pm-8.00pm
Online webinar: free to join
Register here: 076ec714-11df-4a7f-b29f-3275c05fd988@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/076ec714-11df-4a7f-b29f-3275c05fd988@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3
Let’s talk openly about women’s health and how to stay well through every stage of life.

13/11/2025

We’re celebrating Bracknell’s favourite recipes! 🥗

The Bracknell Forest Public Health Team, Frimley Health Dietetic Service, and local community groups are excited to share the Bracknell Forest Community Cookbook, full of healthy, low-cost recipes from local residents and community organisations.

This cookbook celebrates our community and the many different foods and flavours that make Bracknell special. It’s all about eating well, sharing ideas, and taking pride in our local community.

Have you tried a recipe yet?
Do you have a favourite family meal or healthy recipe you’d like to share?

We’d love to hear from you! Tell us in the comments what you’ve cooked, what you enjoyed, or what you’d like to see next time. Your feedback will help us grow the cookbook and share even more tasty ideas.

Take a look at the cookbook here:https://brackfc.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Community-Cookbook_accessible-3.pdf
💬 Share your thoughts below

01/11/2025

Health Information Evening for the Nepali Community in Bracknell Forest (Sandhurst and Bracknell). (स्यान्डहर्स्ट र ब्रेकनेल)
मा नेपाली समुदायको लागि स्वास्थ्य जानकारी साँझ

November 4th 6 to 8:30 pm 4 (नोभेम्बर, साँझ 6 बजे देखि 8.30 बजे सम्म)

Forest café, Council Offices,
Time Square, Market Street, RG12 1JD
(wheelchair accessible) (ह्वीलचेयर पहुँचयोग्य)

You spoke to us at the world café, and we heard you! तपाईंले हामीसँग वर्ल्ड क्याफेमा कुरा गर्नुभयो,
र हामीले तपाईंको कुरा सुन्यौं !

The event is hosted by Bracknell Forest public health team, in partnership with NHS Frimley.
यो कार्यक्रम Bracknell Forest को सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य टोली (public health team) ले NHS Frimley सँगको साझेदारीमा आयोजना गरेको हो ।

Come along to:
• learn about your health in a friendly supportive environment
• gain information on long-term conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure
• find your personal risk of diabetes and high blood pressure
• find out what local services are available to support our health
• join our health quiz.

निम्नको लागि आउनुहोस् :
• मैत्रीपूर्ण सहयोगी वातावरणमा तपाईंको स्वास्थ्यको बारेमा जान्नुहोस्
• मधुमेह र उच्च रक्तचाप जस्ता दीर्घकालीन अवस्थाहरूको बारेमा जानकारी प्राप्त गर्नुहोस्
• मधुमेह र उच्च रक्तचापको लागि तपाईंको व्यक्तिगत जोखिम पत्ता लगाउनुहोस्
• हाम्रो स्वास्थ्यलाई सहयोग गर्नको लागि कुन-कुन स्थानीय सेवाहरू उपलब्ध छन् भनेर पत्ता लगाउनुहोस्
• हाम्रो स्वास्थ्य क्विजमा सहभागी हुनुहोस

31/10/2025

Meet Ash from Smokefreelife Berkshire

Ash is part of our local stop smoking service, here to support Bracknell Forest residents on their journey to quit smoking for good.

Whether you're thinking about quitting or ready to take the first step, the local stop smoking service offer:

- Free, personalised support
- One-to-one support
- Access to stop smoking aids like nicotine replacement therapy and prescription medication
- Practical tips to manage cravings and stay on track

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and you're not alone.

Let Ash and the team help you every step of the way.

To find out more or get started text QUIT to 66777.

30/10/2025

Health Information Evening for the Indian Community in Bracknell Forest

Date: Tuesday 11th November
Time: 6.00 - 8.30pm
Location: Forest Café, Council Offices, Time Square, Market Street, RG12 1JD (Wheelchair accessible)

You spoke to us at the World Café, and we heard you. This event is hosted by Bracknell Forest Public Health Team in partnership with NHS Frimley.

Join us to:
• Learn about your health in a friendly, supportive environment
• Get information on long-term conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure
• Discover your personal risk of diabetes and high blood pressure
• Find out what local services are available to support your health
• Take part in our health quiz

All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

29/10/2025

"Smoking is now part of my past."

After more than 35 years of smoking, Scott is now smoke-free thanks to support from the local stop smoking service.

Text QUIT to 66777 to get started.

Sign up this October and receive a £15 voucher to support your quit journey.

Smoking can become part of your past too.

21/10/2025

Evening Walk for Wellbeing – today at 5pm!

Looking for a relaxed way to boost your wellbeing and connect with others?

Join us this evening for the Priestwood Walk for Wellbeing, starting at 5pm.

Date: Tuesday 21 October
Time: 5pm
Meet point: Jocks Lane Pavilion, Binfield Road, RG12 2BH

No booking needed, just turn up and walk with us.

All abilities welcome.

20/10/2025

We want to let residents know that the public consultation is now open regarding the proposal to close the Public Health-funded Social Prescribing Service.

This service has been helping residents connect with community activities, wellbeing support, and practical advice. The consultation gives everyone the opportunity to share their views on the proposed closure. The consultation will be open until Friday, 31 October.

You can find full details and have your say here:
https://consult.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/kpse/event/934D1AB1-F5F5-4FA1-8BBD-ED2612C72DF6

Please note that this consultation relates only to the Council-funded Social Prescribing Service, GP-based social prescribing services will continue to operate as usual.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please get in touch via public.health@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Thank you for taking the time to share your views. Your feedback is important and will help inform next steps.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day

Today is a reminder that mental health matters - for everyone. Let’s keep the conversation going and support one another.

For support and local resources, visit:

https://health.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/mental-wellbeing-adults/

Good mental wellbeing helps us cope with every day stresses and strains, realise our own potential and helps us work productively and contribute to society