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A big thank you to everyone who participated
in our #WhatMattersMost campaign
We have collected over 500 responses across East Berkshire! Our team will be hard
at work analyzing and collating our findings for the following weeks. Look out for
our published report in June!
Read the interim results
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Championing your voice
We have been listening to you regarding a lack of access to local GP
services. We are in the process of writing a report and will be presenting
it to commissioners at the end of May and publishing it in June. We have
also attended a feedback session with CQC and have voiced your
concerns regarding access to appointments in Slough surgeries. We will
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Make your voice heard
There are many ways to reach out to us and make your voice heard, your
views can help change services in your community. Choose how you want
to tell us your story. Contact us through our website,
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or call our hub on 0300 0120184.
Become a Healthwatch Board Member.
We are looking for people with relevant knowledge and experience and a
commitment to want to see better outcomes in health and care for the
residents of Slough. Find out more.
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Children and Young people Innovation fund is open for
applications. Supporting local communities to develop local projects
that will help support the health and wellbeing of families, parents,
children and young people. Individuals, organizations in the voluntary
sector and community groups can apply for up to £5,000. Register to
attend one of the networking events. May 18th and May 20th.
Dyslexia Awareness Workshop: This on-line session aims to provide
participants with Dyslexia Awareness Training geared towards Adults in
the Workplace. Book your tickets here
Sight Loss Training brought to you by Berkshire Vision: Monday 24th of
May at 2pm and Tuesday 15th of June at 10am. The
training last approximately 45 minutes and is free. Book one of the
sessions by emailing volunteering@berkshirevision.org.uk
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The Science of Happiness – 27th May at 2pm with Anne-Marie Gowen
from Unlock your Wellbeing
Qigong – 4-week Taster Sessions : The Ancient Art of Wellbeing –
11th May – 1st June
Easy Exercise and Movement: Slough – 6 week Programme : 3rd June –
8th July
Forest Bathing for Wellbeing – 22nd July at 2.30pm – with Sonya Dibbin
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Carers Week 7-13 June 2021: Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, more
people have taken on caring responsibilities at home, YOU may be one of
them. Slough Carer Groups would like to invite you to take some time
out and enjoy a range of online events and activities over Carers Week!
Find out more here.
Connect Program:
The program aims to help you understand the effects that lockdown has
had, identify what causes anxiety and develop ways to maintain a more
positive outlook on the future. Find out more here.
Prostate Cancer – Health Seminar: Join for an opportunity to increase
your awareness of symptoms, risks and to ask questions. The seminar is
open to men and women, everyone is welcome. Saturday 22nd of May at
11am. Get your tickets here.
One Slough Community Response
To request or to refer someone for support with food essentials,
wellbeing calls and prescription pick-ups please call 01753944198. Find
out more on the one slough website www.oneslough.org.uk
The Cancer Support Network has been established to support people
living in and around the Slough Borough that are affected by cancer.
Meeting other people with similar experiences can be invaluable. Self-
help and support groups offer a chance for people to talk to others and
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Special Voices publish new report
122 parents and carers gave their feedback on GP surgeries, NHS 111
services, dental services, and the Salt Hill vaccination in Slough. The
'Special Voices' group is comprised of parents and carers of children, and
young people, who require additional needs and support. Click here to
read the report.
Other News
Survey to help understand what young people (age 16-24) think about
how best to identify and treat depression. Information gathered will
help shape future directions for research and clinical practice. For each
survey completed, £2 will be donated to a young people's charity. Fill out
the survey here.
Covid tests and vaccination
COVID-19 self-test kits are available from most pharmacies and online. A
video showing how to do a self-test can be found here.
New state-of-the-art labs will test the effectiveness of vaccines against
new variants. Find out more here
Make a difference in your community
NHS England and NHS Improvement is recruiting to a range of Patient
Public Voice (PPV) partner roles on groups with
responsibility for the commissioning of specialised services.
Click here for full details of the roles and how to apply.
Lockdown rules are easing on Monday 17th of May. This includes the
reopening of many non-essential businesses including restaurants,
cinemas, theatres and sports stadiums. Most restrictions on meeting
outdoors will be lifted, with a total of 30 people able to get together.
It will also be possible to legally see friends and family indoors, but only
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