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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week will run from 9th to 15th May. This annual event, which focuses on improving good mental health across the nation, is hosted by theΒ Mental Health Foundation.
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Better Health Start for Life campaign
A new 'Introducing Solid Foods' campaign will launch on 4th March 2022. The campaign will offer parents support and advice on introducing solid foods to their baby, during what can be a confusing time.
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Though we're still days out, and there will be changes to the forecast, next week's severe weather threat is a good reason to polish severe weather plans. Where do you go if there's a warning while you're at home? Work? School? Consider your options now. weather.gov
There is now an alternative flu vaccine available for children whose parents decline the flu nasal spray due to its porcine gelatine content. For more info: eastberkshireccg.nhs.uk/berk⦠, ensure your children and loved ones are protected this winter and get #IamVaccinated@SloughPH
Lift someone out of loneliness:
As part of Better Health: Every Mind Matters, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have launched their next phase of Loneliness campaign activity (Lift someone out of loneliness). For more information go to
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Mental Health Matters; Help Us, Help You
Feelings of anxiety and depression can affect us all. If you need help with mental health, you can refer yourself, or you GP can refer you.
NHS is here to help. Go to nhs.uk/help
Mental Health Matters; Help Us, Help You
Feelings of anxiety and depression can affect us all. If you need help with mental health, you can refer yourself, or you GP can refer you.
NHS is here to help. Go to nhs.uk/help
Every adult in the country now needs to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine, because two doses does not give you enough protection against catching Omicron.
Pregnancy Q&A Videos
Are you pregnant and concerned about the COVID - 19 vaccines? The full videos below answer common questions about the Covid-19 vaccine on pregnancy, breastfeeding, fertility, and womenβs health.
Pregnancy Q&A Videos - (phe.gov.uk)
University students, donβt take COVID -19 home for Christmas; stop it from HANGING AROUND by having a test before heading home for the Christmas holiday.
Get tested for (COVID-19) - NHS (nhs.uk)
Testing for (COVID-19) - NHS (nhs.uk)
As you are at increased risk of complications from COVID-19, you are able to book your booster vaccine. VisitΒ nhs.uk/book-covid-boosterΒ or call 119 to book. Choose a time and a place that suits you. Alternatively, Find out any walk-in services near you atΒ nhs.uk/grab-a-jab.
STOP COVID β 19 HANGING AROUND
Let's wear face coverings in crowded places to protect others
Remember to open windows or meet up outside to help blow the virus away.
Take a test, even if you only have mild symptoms.Β gov.uk/coronavirus; (nhs.uk)
Core20PLUS5 - launched information & consultation on 1st November 2021- approach to tackling health inequalities: Find survey links engage.england.nhs.uk/survey⦠to raise awareness and give stakeholders in the South East an opportunity to inform the approach moving forward.
UK waits on admission to EU Digital COVID Certificate Scheme.Β
The NHS Covid Pass could βsoonβ be recognised under the EUβs digital vaccine certificate programme.
The UK government applied to join the scheme earlier this summer.
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Are you a Parent or Carers worried about your Child's Health and Well-being?
Below is information about the Healthier Together for parents and carers in Slough to help you manage a range of common childhood illnesses.
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Worried about the health of a child or young person?
The link below gives you good Government advice about unwell children who may have COVID-19, what to look out for and what to do:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms in children - NHS (nhs.uk)