Video 999 service launched for BSL users
Video calls with a British Sign Language interpreter are now available for Deaf people seeking help in an emergency. Deaf people in...
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May 28, 2022
Covid-19 information for those with dementia and their carers
Hope and Care – 29 May 2020 Leaflets have been produced that contains key messages about how people with dementia can stay well during...
May 17, 2022
Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings? High-quality translation and interpretation are vital to ensuring that...
Apr 28, 2022
The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care....
Apr 18, 2022
Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using...
Feb 16, 2022
Claiming Back The Cost Of Your Trip To Hospital
Hope and Care 16 February 2022 Struggling to afford cost of transport to attend hospital appointments ? You may be entitled to claim...
Jan 24, 2022
Cancer check ups - NHS tell public not to delay seeing their doctor with concerns
The NHS are urging public not to put off seeking help for worrying cancer symptoms because of NHS pressures. NHS England chiefs said...
Jan 11, 2022
Mental health whilst self-isolating with COVID-19
Hope and Care – 11 January 2022 With record numbers of people in Wokingham Borough testing positive for Covid-19, many of us are starting...
Aug 30, 2021
Mental Health Support for Children and Young People
Hope and Care - 31 August 2021 Find out about local support for your, or your child’s mental health needs If you or someone with you is...
Jul 6, 2021
Long Covid- What is it and what help is available?
Hope and Care - 7 July 2021 As you recover from Covid-19 you may need support to come to terms with the affect of the virus on your body...
Feb 15, 2021
Kooth - new online support network to help children & young people struggling with mental health dif
Hope and Care – 15 February 2021 The Youth Counselling service, called Kooth, will complement a range of other mental health support...
Jan 14, 2021
Domestic abuse 'Ask for ANI' codeword scheme launches
Hope and Care – 14 January 2021 More than 250,000 domestic abuse offences were recorded in England and Wales between March and June last...
Jan 4, 2021
Royal Berkshire Hospital's new scheme to support young people attending the Emergency Department
Royal Berkshire Hospital is the first of five hospitals to launch a new scheme to provide targeted support by trained volunteers to young...
Aug 25, 2020
Covid-19; washing hands
Hope and Care – 26 August 2020 We are all being told to wash our hands regularly, but what is the advice and the correct technique......
Aug 23, 2020
Advice on wearing a face mask; do's and don'ts
Hope and Care – 24 August 2020 On June 15th, it became mandatory in England for face masks to be worn on public transport or when...
May 17, 2020
Bereavement support and information
Hope and Care - 18 May 2020 This information guide provides an overview of some of the resources available to support people who have...
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