Long-term conditions are chronic diseases or conditions for which there is currently no cure, and which are managed with medications and other treatments.
These conditions can generally last for a year or longer and may impact upon a person’s everyday life.
Examples include:
What should I do to manage my condition?
Everyone’s experience of living with a long-term condition is different and you may require regular reviews with one of our team members to help manage your condition.
If we contact you to book a review appointment – please do attend – it is really important for your health.
Asthma
Green Inhaler
For many people with lung disease, inhalers are a lifeline; allowing you to take control of breathing problems and open up your airways. So it can come as a shock to learn that some inhalers come with a large carbon footprint. This blog contains all you need to know about making your inhaler more environmentally friendly
Website
www.greeninhaler.org.uk
Bereavement
Daisy’s Dream
Established in 1996, Daisy’s Dream is a professional support service which responds to the needs of children and families affected by life threatening illness or bereavement. We work across Berkshire and the surrounding areas.
Originally set up to meet the needs of children who had been bereaved, over recent years we have expanded our service to encompass families where there has been a serious illness diagnosis.
Phone
0118 934 2604
Website
www.daisysdream.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care – Berkshire Area
Cruse Bereavement Care is the leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and work to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.
Phone
01344 411919
National Helpline
0808 808 1677
Website
www.cruse.org.uk
Sands
Sands is the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. We operate throughout the UK, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby, working to improve the care bereaved parents receive, and promoting research to reduce the loss of babies’ lives.
Phone
0808 164 3332
Website
www.sands.org.uk
Email
helpline@sands.org.uk
A.B. Walker
Grief is a natural response to loss. It effects everyone differently and we offer several options to help under our Aftercare Loss and Bereavement programme.
Phone
0118 957 3650
Website
www.abwalker.co.uk
Carers
A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.
It is important that we know if you are a carer so that we can make sure you receive information about the services and help that is available. Please tell us by completing this form.
Reading & West Berkshire Carers Hub
Carers Trust provides timely, personalised information and support via the Reading & West Berkshire Carers Hub to make caring for a loved one easier.
Phone
0118 324 7333
Website
www.berkshirecarershub.org
Email
ask@berkshirecarershub.org
This service is provided by Carers Trust.
Crossroads Care Reading
Crossroads Care Reading offers a full range of services for all groups, disabilities or health conditions. We also provide special care services.
Phone
0118 945 4209
0118 945 4218 (out of hours)
Website
www.readingcrossroads.org
Carers Direct Helpline
You can call the Carers Direct helpline if you need help with your caring role and want to talk to someone about what options are available to you.
Phone
0300 123 1053
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.org
Social care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guide
Child health
Tilehurst Surgery Childhood Immunisations Clinic
It is your responsibility to book the baby’s immunisations at 8, 12 and 16 weeks.
You will receive a letter advising you when to book immunisations for children over 12 months of age. The surgery holds an immunisation clinic every Tuesday 9:30am to midday.
Tilehurst Well Baby Clinics
Drop in clinic to have your baby weighed with health visitor available for advice and support. Breastfeeding Network available for support.
Cornwell Centre phone
0118 984 2217
Ranikhet Childrens Centre phone
0118 937 5221
Website
www.servicesguide.reading.gov.uk
Norcot Early Years Centre
Here at Norcot, we are committed to treating each child as an individual. We have a passion for care and education using the natural world and inspire children to learn and develop in our exciting environment.
Phone
0118 937 5577 for the Nursery School
0118 937 5677 for Waterside Day Care
Website
www.norcotearlyyearscentre.co.uk
Email
admin@norcot.reading.sch.uk
Absence from School
Is my child too ill for school?
Website
www.nhs.uk/Livewell
Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.
The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.
Website
NHS: Rashes in babies and children
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.
Website
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
Start for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
Start for Life
Community groups
Tilehurst Surgery Patient Participation Group
The Tilehurst Surgery PPG meets at the surgery every six to eight week, early on a Wednesday evening for about an hour.
To read more about the PPG please visit the Patient Participation Group page.
Reading Voluntary Action
Reading Voluntary Action promotes strength within Reading’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) by providing information, access to resources, volunteer recruitment and training to people who work in or with charities, community groups and voluntary organisations. We support voluntary sector representation on cross sector partnership initiatives in Reading.
Phone
0118 937 2273
Website
www.rva.org.uk
Email
info@rva.org.uk
Tilehurst Junior Youth Club
We run a youth club for children aged 8 to 12 years and meet on Friday evening’s from 7pm – 9.30pm at the Tilehurst Youth and Community Centre which is situated above the Co-op supermarket at the Triangle, in the centre of the village.
Website
www.tilehurstjuniorclub.co.uk
Email
tilehurstjuniorclub@yahoo.co.uk
Meetups Tilehurst
Meetup brings people together in thousands of cities to do more of what they want to do in life. It is organized around one simple idea: when we get together and do the things that matter to us, we’re at our best. And that’s what Meetup does. It brings people together to do, explore, teach and learn the things that help them come alive.
Website
www.meetup.com
Continence
Berkshire Continence Advice Service
If you have problems with bladder or bowel control, we can provide you with a variety of specialist continence treatments and advice.
Our nurse specialists offer confidential advice by telephone and at our clinics by appointment.
Phone
0118 949 5145
Website
www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
Diabetes
Diabetes in West Berkshire
Find out how to manage your condition and improve the quality of your life: the regular things you need to do to avoid problems, the steps you can take to make you feel better, and the support you can get here in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire.
Phone the Eye Screening Service
0300 365 3937
Further information
Sick Day Rules
Diabetes UK
We are Diabetes UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Diabetes affects more people than any other serious health condition in the UK.
Phone
0345 123 2399
Website
www.diabetes.org.uk
Email
helpline@diabetes.org.uk
Newly Diagnosed with Diabetes
When newly diagnosed with diabetes, most people find themselves in a state of shock. However, being diagnosed with diabetes doesn’t prevent you from leading a ‘normal’ life.
Website
www.diabetes.co.uk
Living with Diabetes
To find out about living with Diabetes please visit the NHS website.
Domestic abuse
Dash
The Dash Charity (formerly Berkshire East & South Bucks Women’s Aid). We’re here for one reason, to help individuals and families affected by domestic abuse with confidential advice and support.
Phone
01753 549865
Website
www.thedashcharity.org.uk
Alana House West Berkshire
The Alana House West Berkshire satellite service is supported by the centre in Reading and works in partnership with organisations and agencies locally to provide women only targeted support for vulnerable women with complex needs in the West Berkshire area.
Phone
0118 921 7640
Email
Alana.house@pactcharity.org
Karma Nirvana – Honour Based Abuse
Karma Nirvana is an award-winning British Human Rights Charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. Honour crimes are not determined by age, faith, gender or sexuality, we support and work with all victims.
Phone
0800 5999 247
Website
www.karmanirvana.org.uk
Email
info@karmanirvana.org.uk
If you are in immediate danger call 999.
National Centre for Domestic Violence
The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) provides a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
Phone
0800 970 2070
Mankind
Our confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner).
Phone
01823 334244
Website
www.mankind.org.uk
Berkshire Womens’s Aid (BWA)
BWA works throughout Bracknell, Reading and Wokingham, and we are affiliated to the Women’s Aid Federation of England (WAFE).
BWA provides advice, support and refuge services to victims of domestic abuse and provides information and education on the subject to make the case for effective action against domestic violence, intimidation and psychological abuse and for policies that support victims of abuse.
Helpline
0118 950 4003
Website
www.berkshirewomensaid.org.uk
West Berkshire Local Safeguarding Children Board
The purpose of the West Berkshire Local Safeguarding Children Board (WB LSCB) is to ensure that everyone is working together towards the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Phone
01635 503090
Website
www.westberkslscb.org.uk
Trust House Reading
The centre in Reading offers a safe place for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.
Helpline
0118 958 4033
Email
support@trusthousereading.org
Survivors UK
We offer individual counselling, group work and helpline services for male rape and sexual abuse survivors.
Phone
0203 598 3898
Website
www.survivorsuk.org
Email
help@survivorsuk.org
Men’s Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).
Phone
0808 801 0327
Website
www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Email
info@respectphoneline.org.uk
Helplines
Oxfordshire / West Berkshire Helpline
0800 731 0055
Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
Police (non emergency)
101
Victim Support
0808 168 9111
Kiran Asian women’s aid
0208 558 1986
Men’s advice line
0808 801 0327
LGBT helpline
0300 999 5428
Elder abuse
0808 808 8141
Childline
0800 1111
Drugs and alcohol
SOURCE – Young People’s Drug & Alcohol Service
SOURCE is Reading’s Young Person’s drug & alcohol service, we work with young people under 18 years old or up to 25 if they are vulnerable adults or have LDD. We also offer family work support for our clients.
Phone
0118 901 5666
Website
www.servicesguide.reading.gov.uk
Email
source@reading.gov.uk
Change Grow Live (CGL) Reading- Drug and Alcohol Service
Our drug and alcohol services support adults and young people to understand the risks their drug or alcohol use pose to their health and wellbeing, and support them to reduce or stop their use safely. Our integrated services address the needs of the whole person and encompass housing, education, training and employment as well as psycho-social and clinical substance misuse treatment. Once stability or abstinence has been achieved, we provide aftercare to help maintain recovery and reduce the likelihood of relapse.
Phone
0118 955 7333
Website
www.changegrowlive.org
Email
reading.info@cgl.org.uk
Mindful Alcohol Project
Are you worried that you are drinking too much?
The Mindful Alcohol Project is a free six-session online programme for West Berkshire residents who want to explore their relationship with alcohol and develop healthy habits that promote safe and happy lives.
Website
www.cranstoun.org/mindfulalcohol
Drinkaware
Digital tools to help you assess, track and set goals to reduce your drinking.
Website
Drinkaware tools
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Phone
0300 123 1110
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs, you can Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Phone
0300 123 6600
Text
82111
Website
Talk to Frank
Email
frank@talktofrank.com
NHS Drink Free Days
Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze as well as better understanding the risks.
Google Play Store
Download NHS Drink Free Days on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download NHS Drink Free Days on the Apple App Store
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Phone
0800 9177 650
Website
Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain
Email
help@aamail.org
Elderly care and dementia
Crossroads Care Reading
Crossroads Care Reading offers a full range of services for all groups, disabilities or health conditions. We also provide special care services.
Phone
0118 945 4209
0118 945 4218 (out of hours)
Website
www.readingcrossroads.org
Readibus Reading
ReadiBus is the dial-a-ride bus service for people with restricted mobility in and around Reading, UK.
Phone
0118 931 0000
Website
www.readibus.co.uk
Reading Voluntary Action
Reading Voluntary Action promotes strength within Reading’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) by providing information, access to resources, volunteer recruitment and training to people who work in or with charities, community groups and voluntary organisations. We support voluntary sector representation on cross sector partnership initiatives in Reading.
Phone
0118 937 2273
Website
www.rva.org.uk
Email
info@rva.org.uk
Young People with Dementia Berkshire
YPWD (Berkshire) provide a range of support and ancillary services to younger people with dementia (those diagnosed below the age of 65), and to their families and carers, within the Berkshire West area covering Wokingham, Reading and Newbury.
Phone
0118 949 5286
Website
www.ypwd.info
Email
contact@ypwd.info
Age UK Berkshire
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Phone
0118 959 4242
Website
Age UK
Dementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Phone
0800 888 6678
Website
Dementia UK
Email
helpline@dementiauk.org
The Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Phone
0800 470 80 90
Website
The Silver Line Helpline
Alzheimer’s Society
Living with dementia can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. From a listening ear on the phone, to a visit in person. From practical tips and advice, to opportunities to connect with others.
Phone
0333 150 3456
Website
Alzheimer’s Society
Help and advice
ICB Patient Advice and Liaison Team (PALS)
PALS can provide assistance and information regarding NHS services
Phone
0118 982 2720
Email
bwccg.bwpalscomplaints@nhs.net
Location
NHS Berkshire West ICB
57-59 Bath Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 2BA
Learning disabilities
Berkshire Healthcare: Learning Disabilities (CTPLD)
Our team is made up of experienced healthcare professionals who will work together to give you a personalised care plan.
We also work in partnership with social workers and social service assessment officers to make sure you’re getting the best support possible.
Phone
01189 373742
Website
www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
Talkback Reading
Talkback in Reading focuses upon supporting and developing self advocacy, participation and involvement across the Borough. These groups empower people to raise issues and concerns about their lives, their services or their communities.
Website
www.talkback-uk.com
Reading’s Local Offer
Local Offer helps you find information about local services, support, activities and events for children and young people aged 0 – 25 years who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
Phone
01189 373777 (option 2)
Website
www.servicesguide.reading.gov.uk
Email
localoffer@reading.gov.uk
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). We provide advice, information and can carry out specialist assessments and give ongoing support where necessary.
To refer your child phone
0118 937 3641
Website
www.reading.gov.uk/localoffer
Berkshire Healthcare: Learning Disabilities (CTPLD)
Our team is made up of experienced healthcare professionals who will work together to give you a personalised care plan.
We also work in partnership with social workers and social service assessment officers to make sure you’re getting the best support possible.
Phone
01189 373742
Website
www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
Reading Mencap
We provide services for children and adults with learning disabilities and their parents and carers.
Phone
0118 966 2518
Website
www.readingmencap.org.uk
Email
office@readingmencap.org.uk
Maternity
Tommy’sCommunity Midwives Self-Referral
Congratulations on your pregnancy! The first step in your journey is to arrange your ‘booking appointment’ with the community midwife.
Please call 0118 322 8964
Option 1
Lines open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Royal Berkshire Maternity Services
The Royal Berkshire Hospital has a range of Maternity Services available to residents in Berkshire.
Phone
0118 322 7296
Tommy’s
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
Website
Tommy’s
Start for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
Start for life
Baby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Google Play Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App Store
MAMA Academy
MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.
Phone
07427 851670
Website
MAMA Academy
Email
contact@mamaacademy.org.uk
NHS Pregnancy
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
Website
NHS: Pregnancy
Mental health
BEAT
National charity for eating disorders and support
Phone
0845 634 1414 (over 25’s)
0845 634 7650 (under 25’s)
Text message support
07786 201 820
Berkshire Healthcare
Discuss your mental health issues with someone locally.
Phone
01344 823333
Heads Together
Heads Together is a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, which combines a campaign to tackle stigma and change the conversation on mental health with fundraising for a series of innovative new mental health services.
Website
www.headstogether.org.uk
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
If you discover that you have a pregnancy that you feel you are unable to continue with, BPAS will be here to support you to make a decision that is right for you.
Phone
03457 30 40 30
Website
www.bpas.org
National Centre for Eating Disorders
Treatment and carer support.
Phone
0845 838 2040
Young Minds
We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We’re here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.
Parents Helpline
0808 802 5544
Website
www.youngminds.org.uk
Mental Health Crisis Service
For those at risk of self harm.
Phone
0800 129 9999
Berkshire Talking Therapies
Problems such as anxiety, depression, stress and phobias are very common. Talking Therapies is a friendly and approachable service that helps people with these problems.
Phone
0300 365 2000
Email
talkingtherapies@berkshire.nhs.uk
The Panic Pit Stop CBT treatment Program
The Practice has enabled access to the most comprehensive and accessible Active Self Help and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatment for anxiety and panic. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is the most clinically effective and easy to understand and use of all the available psychological treatments. You can have immediate access.
For further information please see our Panic Pit Stop page
Start right now with the Panic Pit Stop Program
Reading Your Way
Services offered:
Community support
Peer support
Social networking
Volunteering
Your Way
Your Way individually tailored support
Phone
0118 966 0240
Website
www.together-uk.org
Email
readingyourway@together-uk.org
No5
No5 offers confidential listening to support children and young people and those around them, through our free counselling service for those aged 10-25 in the Reading area.
Phone
0118 901 5668
Text
07984 357551
Website
www.no5.org.uk
Email
info@no5.org.uk
Relate Berkshire
Relate Berkshire offers relationship counselling, sexual therapy and family counselling for couples, families and singles to help make relationship changes for the better.
Phone
0118 987 6161
Email
Relate.Enquiries@relate.org.uk
CALM
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is an award-winning charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK.
Phone
0800 58 58 58
Website
www.thecalmzone.net
Berkshire Children, Young Peoples and Families Services
We provide care and support to children, young people and their families in Berkshire. We offer Specialist Children’s Services, Mental Health & Therapy Services.
Phone
0300 365 1234
Website
www.cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
Emotional Health Academy
Helping children, young people and families find support for emotional well-being earlier, faster and more easily within West Berkshire.
Phone
01635 519018
Email
emotional.health.triage@westberks.gov.uk
MindEd UK
MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health for all adults.
Website
www.minded.org.uk
MindEd for Families
MindEd is a free learning resource about the mental health of children, young people and older adults.
Website
www.mindedforfamilies.org.uk
SANE
SANE provides emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers.
Helpline
0300 304 7000
Website
www.sane.org.uk
Breathing Space Service (mental health crisis offering short term crisis support)
The Berkshire West Breathing Space service is a safe, welcoming and supportive space for anybody aged over 18 experiencing emotional distress and struggling to cope. Whatever the reason for you feeling distressed or in crisis – they’re there to help you.
Freephone
0800 002 9091
Website
www.together-uk.org/projects/berkshire-west-breathing-space
Email
breathing-space@together-uk.org
Self-referral Form
www.together-uk.org/berkshire-west-breathing-space-referral
If you are signposting somebody to the service, please ensure you tell them the times of operation (5pm-11pm, Friday to Monday).
NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
Website
NHS: Mental health
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
Website
Kooth
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone
116 123
Website
Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
Website
Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.org
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0300 123 3393
Website
Mind
Sexual health
The Florey: Sexual Health
Our clinics will provide you with accurate information, confidential care and support for all aspects of your sexual health. We offer the full range of sexual health services including testing for and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and contraception.
Phone
0118 322 7202
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
21a Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Berkshire Sexual Health Services
Berkshire Sexual Health provides a range of services throughout Berkshire including contraception, STI checks and relationship advice.
Website
www.safesexberkshire.nhs.uk
British Pregnancy Advisory Service – Reading
BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) cares for women with an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy.
Phone
03457 30 40 30
Website
www.bpas.org
NHS Sexual Health Guide
Everything you need to know about sexual health, including contraception and STIs.
Website
www.nhs.uk
Brook
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.
Website
Brook
Sexual Health Helpline
The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.
Phone
0300 123 7123
Family Planning Association
A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Phone
020 7608 5240
Website
Family Planning Association
Social prescribing
Social prescribing is a service providing non-medical sources of support for people feeling socially isolated, lacking in confidence , wanting to improve physical health or needing practical/financial support.
This short animation explains further what it is, how it works and the benefits to individuals’ health and wellbeing:
YouTube VIdeo
What is social prescribing?
Please speak to your GP or Practice Nurse for further information or alternatively complete the social prescribing referral form and we will contact you directly.
Stop smoking
Smokefree Life Berkshire
Smokefreelife Berkshire is a free service from Solutions 4 Health serving Bracknell, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, West Berkshire & Wokingham and we offer support that works!
Phone
0800 622 6360
Text
Quit to 66777
Email
info@smokefreelifeberkshire.com
NHS Quit smoking
Quitting is much easier when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from. Check out their advice, tools and tips.
Website
NHS: Quit smoking
Stroke support
Reading and Wokingham Stroke Recovery Service
Local Support Group, Tilehurst Caring for Stroke.
First Friday of every month: 10:30am to 12:30pm.
The Royal British Legion
Downing Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 5BB
Phone
0118 321 9349
Website
www.stroke.org.uk
Weight management and keeping healthy
Tilehurst Surgery Walking Group
Walking is a great way to get fit, explore what’s on your doorstep and make new friends. Join our fortnightly walks on Monday mornings, leaving at 10:30am from Tilehurst Surgery, Pottery Road, for a gentle 30 min walk around the local area.
For details of upcoming walks please visit the Walking for Health website www.walkingforhealth.org.uk or pick up a leaflet at the surgery.
Fitness Studio exercise videos
Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across our aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and pilates and yoga categories:
Website
www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio
Get Active
No matter how much you do, physical activity is good for your body and mind. Adults should aim to be active every day. Some is good – more is better still.
Website
www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active
Get Berkshire Active
Get Berkshire Active have created a page to make it easier for you to access lots of useful material to support you:
Being Active at home
Looking after your mental wellbeing
Working From Home
Websites
www.getberkshireactive.org – Active at Home
www.getberkshireactive.org – Activity Finder
www.getberkshireactive.org – Get More Active Guide
Gov.uk Physical activity guidelines: infographics
Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for all age groups, disabled adults, pregnant women and women after childbirth:
Website
www.gov.uk
Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
Website
Slimming World
Weight Watchers
Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website
Weight Watchers
BMI calculator
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
Website
NHS: BMI healthy weight calculator
