vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know
Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.
15 January 2021
Advice and Information
mental health
Mental health support information and advice for Slough
Mental health affects all of us at some point in our lives but there are plenty of sources of advice support and information. We have compiled a list of useful support resources for Slough residents in need of mental health support information.
13 January 2021
Advice and Information
safe and well
Keeping safe and well in the community – advice and guidance
There are many ways in which vulnerable adults can suffer or be taken advantage of, so we have collated this guide to keeping safe and well in the community
13 January 2021
Advice and Information
isolation
Coping with loneliness and isolation – support, information and guidance
For those living alone sometimes loneliness and isolation can become unbearable and have an impact on their mental and physical health.
13 January 2021
Advice and Information
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Coping with family pressures – advice and information
The winter months bring extra challenges with financial pressures, families all under one roof, and combined with the stress of coping with Covid-19 this year.
13 January 2021
Advice and Information
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Staying healthy and well this Winter
The winter months bring many health and care challenges from Covid-19 to the flu, from loneliness to family stresses and strains.
13 January 2021
News
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The doctor will zoom you now
The pandemic has seen a rapid roll-out of virtual NHS consultations. Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've found out how they are working for people, and how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments.
12 January 2021
Report
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CQC reports on findings of Covid-19 in-patient survey
The results of CQC’s coronavirus (COVID-19) inpatient survey have been published and they show that most people were positive about the care and treatment they received in hospital during the first wave of the pandemic.
12 January 2021
Report
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Dentistry and the impact of COVID-19
Read what over 1,300 people have told Healthwatch about their experience of NHS dentistry during July and September 2020.
12 January 2021
Report
NHS
Help us help you to get the treatment you need – Advice and Information on using the NHS during the pandemic
If you need medical help you should still contact your GP practice, use NHS 111 online or call 111. If you are told to go to hospital it is important that you go to hospital.
12 January 2021
Advice and Information
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Warning - Coronavirus Vaccine Scam
There have been reports of a new scam where a person receives a text saying they need to book a vaccination appointment and it takes them to a fake NHS form which then asks for their bank details to prove their identity.
12 January 2021
News
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Support for alcohol and drug abuse
If you are affected by the drug or alcohol use of someone close to you, Christmas and New Year can be challenging for a number of reasons and this year these challenges may be greater due to the social restrictions we have experienced.
23 December 2020
Advice and Information