Free Pampering Sessions Available to Celebrate Carers Week 2018
CARERS in Reading can access advice, support, information – and a pampering session – during National Carers Week (11-14 June).
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New Dementia Friends Sought During Dementia Action Week
READING’S Dementia Action Alliance is marking this year’s Dementia Action Week (21 – 27 May 2018) with a drive to
Read moreResidents Encouraged to De-Stress During Mental Health Awareness Week
READING is marking Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May) with activities and events designed to help people relax and open
Read moreReading Council’s Public Health Budget 2018/19
READING Borough Council is proposing changes to the way it allocates public health spending to ensure it continues to help
Read moreEvent to Discuss the Wellbeing of Reading Communities
THE HEALTH and wellbeing of Reading’s communities is the focus of an event at Reading Council Chamber on Wednesday 28th
Read more‘Mini Police’ Get Lessons in Alcohol Awareness
SCHOOL children at Katesgrove Primary School are benefitting from alcohol awareness sessions, as part of a ‘Mini Police’ project. Reading
Read moreLighting Up Reading to Raise Awareness in the Fight Against TB
CHRISTCHURCH Pedestrian Bridge in Caversham will light up in red on 24th March to highlight the issue of tuberculosis (TB).
Read moreWinter Weather Preparations
The MET Office is predicting sub-zero temperatures for Reading and likely snowfall over the next few days. Keep up to
Read moreCouncil Launches Consultation on Plan to Tackle Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Residents are encouraged to have a say on plans to tackle drug and alcohol misuse in Reading, over the next
Read moreCouncil Encourages Residents to Opt for Healthier Lifestyles
READING residents are being encouraged to take a healthier lifestyle approach, with help available for those who are seriously struggling
Read moreProgress on Reading’s Commitment to Becoming a Dementia Friendly Town
GOOD progress has been made this year towards making Reading a dementia friendly town. Dementia is a key priority in
Read moreSmokers Urged to Make Quitting Their New Year’s Resolution
SMOKERS throughout the borough are being urged to find out about the benefits of quitting this January. The message is
Read moreTake the Dry January Challenge and Feel Healthier and Happier
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to beat the booze for 31 days during ‘Dry January’ 2018. Now in its fifth year,
Read moreHave Your Say on the Future of Your Local Healthwatch
READING and Wokingham Councils are consulting on plans to combine their local Healthwatch services. Healthwatch is an independent organisation which
Read moreFIRST Stop Ensures a Happy New Year for Town Centre Revellers
THE FIRST Stop service will be available on New Year’s Eve offering a safe-haven for people who find themselves in
Read moreRaising Awareness in the Fight Against TB
READING Council is highlighting the issue of tuberculosis (TB), with the aim of reaching all those unknowingly affected by the
Read moreGive HIV the Finger during National HIV Testing Week
NATIONAL HIV Testing Week (18-24 November) launches across Reading on Saturday with a focus on reducing late diagnosis of HIV
Read moreResidents Encouraged to Keep Well This Winter
WITH the cold winter nights now drawing in, residents are being encouraged to take a number of steps to stay
Read moreReading Borough Council pledge to change how we all think and act about mental health
READING Borough Council has signed an employer pledge with Time to Change, the growing social movement which supports people to
Read moreBerkshire’s Suicide Prevention Strategy launches on 17 October
BERKSHIRE Suicide Prevention Strategy, which aims to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide in Berkshire, officially launches on
Read moreSpecial Events mark Mental Health Day
READING is marking Mental Health Day on 10 October with a range of events and information sessions throughout the Borough.
Read moreReading Borough Council joins up services to improve outcomes for children and families
CHILDREN and young people and their families across Reading are set to benefit from a new joined up service which
Read moreSmokers encouraged to quit through the ‘One you’ campaign
SMOKEFREELIFE Berkshire are bringing their Stoptober Roadshow to Reading Town Centre 7 October to encourage locals to join the 28-day
Read morePharmacy Users Encouraged to Feedback on Services
BERKSHIRE residents are being encouraged to provide feedback on pharmaceutical services in the county by completing the Berkshire Pharmacy Users
Read moreCompass Recovery College celebrates its first anniversary with prospectus launch.
RESIDENTS are invited to mark the first anniversary of the Compass Recovery College at the launch of the Autumn Prospectus
Read moreAlcohol Awareness Project for Young People Launches Later This Month
A MANGA drawing project aimed at raising alcohol awareness for 13-17 year-olds is launching this summer. The project, which was
Read moreMen who work outdoors in Reading are urged to “Cover Up, Mate”
HEALTH experts are urging men across Reading who spend a lot of time outdoors to take measures to protect themselves
Read moreReading Residents Encouraged To “Know Diabetes, Fight Diabetes”
PEOPLE in Reading are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience to help raise awareness of and prevent Type 2
Read moreDementia Awareness Week comes to Broad Street
BROAD Street will host Reading’s first ever Dementia Festival later this month as part of national Dementia Awareness Week. The event,
Read moreHealthy Returns for Reading’s First Community Energy Scheme
Reading’s first ever community renewable energy society is already delivering a healthy return. Less than year after it was launched,
Read moreReview to Keep Mental Health Recovery Service Sustainable
THE FUTURE of one of the Council’s mental health recovery services is being reviewed in a bid to keep the
Read moreReading’s Response to the Berkshire Suicide Strategy
READING Borough Council is working closely with partners in a bid to reduce and prevent suicide in the borough. The
Read moreSmokers in Reading Encouraged Not to Give Up on Giving Up!
TO MARK National No Smoking Day (Wednesday 8th March), smokers in Reading are being encouraged and supported to not give
Read moreUnique Service Helps Residents Live Independent Lives
READING Borough Council is proud to announce its continued support for a local charity that delivers bespoke aids for the
Read moreReading Compass Launch Event
RESIDENTS are invited to a free event celebrating the range of services and support available from Reading’s Compass Recovery College.
Read moreReading Boys Spread the Message about the Risks of Underage Drinking
TWO young Reading boys are helping to spread the message about the risks of underage drinking. 14 year old Beck
Read moreGood News for Mental Health Services in Reading
THERE is good news this week for the future of the Reading Your Way (RYW) mental health service, which offers
Read moreThe FIRST Stop Moves to a New, Permanent Home
The FIRST Stop service, which provides a safe-haven during weekend evenings in Reading, is set to move to a new
Read moreHIV Campaign Boosts Testing
A CAMPAIGN to boost HIV testing and awareness has yielded great results. During November 2016, local sexual health charity, Thames
Read moreA New Vision for a Healthier Reading
THE COUNCIL and its local NHS Partners have this week published the final version of a joint three year plan
Read moreCouncil Sets Out Position on Tackling Obesity in Reading
READING COUNCIL this month set out its position on the growing issue of obesity in the borough. Current stats suggest
Read morePlans to Tackle Increase in Hospital Transfer Delays and A&E Admissions
THE LATEST national figures show a marked increase in both unplanned admissions via A&E and in the delay in transferring
Read moreDry January Challenge for Residents to Beat the Booze for 31 Days
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to cut out drinking during ‘Dry January’ 2017. Dry January is a national campaign from Alcohol
Read moreResidents Encouraged to Keep Well This Winter
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to take preventative precautions to keep well this winter. There is a reminder for people to take-up
Read moreManga Themed Alcohol Awareness Project for Under 18s Launching in December
AN ALCOHOL awareness themed Manga drawing project, aimed at 13-17 year-olds, is launching during the December school holidays. The project,
Read moreRe-shaping Mental Health Services in Reading
THERE are plans to re-shape mental health services in Reading to have a greater focus on empowering people to take
Read moreWinter Watch Will Help Residents Keep Warm
A SCHEME that helps vulnerable Reading residents keep warm through the winter is under way again as the weather starts to
Read moreA Small Switch for a Cleaner Reading
A new health campaign encouraging drivers in Reading to switch off their engines when stationary for more than a minute
Read moreCouncil Publishes NHS Local Sustainable Transformation Plan
Reading Borough Council today (Nov 16) becomes the latest local authority to publish the NHS’s Draft Local Sustainable Transformation Plan
Read moreCouncil’s Community Alcohol Partnership Officers Win National Award
MATTHEW Knight and Tessa Brunsden, two dedicated Community Alcohol Partnership Officers from Reading Borough Council, have received a national award
Read moreNational HIV Testing Week Launches in Reading with Free HIV Testing
National HIV Testing Week launches across Reading next week (19 November) with a focus on reducing late diagnosis of HIV
Read moreHop on the Bus for Alcohol Advice this November
THE FIRST STOP Bus will be in the town centre on Wednesday 16th November as part of Alcohol Awareness Week (14-20
Read moreYoung People Hop on the Bus for Alcohol Advice at Footy Tournament
READING’S FIRST Stop Bus will be supporting Reading Football Club’s Kicks Project tournament on Tuesday 25th October. The football tournament,
Read moreA Newly Refurbished Home for Reading’s Drug and Alcohol Service
READING’S Drug and Alcohol Service have moved to newly refurbished town centre locations, without any change to the services offered. The
Read moreReading Stoptober Roadshow Offers Free Support for Smokers to Kick the Habit!
THE COUNCIL is encouraging smokers to come to the Stoptober Roadshow in Broad Street on Saturday 24th September and join
Read moreAlcohol Awareness Session for Reading Students
READING Borough Council has been highlighting the risks associated with drinking alcohol to secondary school students this month. The Council’s
Read moreReading’s Mayor Becomes a Dementia Friend
READING’S Mayor, Cllr Mohammed Ayub, is taking part in an awareness session this week to become a Dementia Friend. The
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