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Want to quit smoking? Free resources are available.
The 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day is swiftly approaching on 13 March.
There are over 5.3 million adults in England who still smoke, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death in England. In fact, up to two in three smokers will die as a result of long-term smoking.
Almost every minute of every day someone is admitted to hospital in England with a smoking-related disease and in 2022-23, there were an estimated 400,000 hospital admissions in England due to smoking and one in four hospital patients is a smoker.
Despite the clear health risks of smoking, it’s estimated that nearly 50 million cigarettes are smoked every day in England – around nine cigarettes a day per smoker.
However, smoking rates have reduced considerably since the first year of No Smoking Day 40 years ago and this year’s No Smoking Day campaign aims to continue this pattern and encourage people to quit by offering free proven NHS resources and advice. Be part of the change and help build a smokefree generation. For free support to quit smoking, search https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
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Want to quit smoking? Free resources are available. The 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day is swiftly approaching on 13 March. There are over 5.3 million adults in England who still smoke, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death in England. In fact, up to two in three smokers will die as a result of long-term smoking. Almost every minute of every day someone is admitted to hospital in England with a smoking-related disease and in 2022-23, there were an estimated 400,000 hospital admissions in England due to smoking and one in four hospital patients is a smoker. Despite the clear health risks of smoking, it’s estimated that nearly 50 million cigarettes are smoked every day in England – around nine cigarettes a day per smoker. However, smoking rates have reduced considerably since the first year of No Smoking Day 40 years ago and this year’s No Smoking Day campaign aims to continue this pattern and encourage people to quit by offering free proven NHS resources and advice. Be part of the change and help build a smokefree generation. For free support to quit smoking, search https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
Healthwatch West Berkshire are here at the Volunteer Recruitment Fair, being held at the Corn Exchange Newbury . If you have a little bit of time to spare, and would like to find out more about how to Volunteer with us, pop down and have a chat. Hope to see you soon.
Cervical Screening is so important! Don't delay yours.
NHS England has set a target date of 2040 to eliminate cervical cancer through a combination of HPV vaccination and screening.
In England two women die every day from cervical cancer, yet it is one of the most preventable cancers. Getting your screening can help stop it before it starts. So don't ignore your invite, and if you missed your last cervical screening, book an appointment with your GP practice.
Find out more at nhs.uk/cervicalscreening
Happy Diwali
Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs. The festival usually lasts five days and lamps are lit all around the house. Torch parades are held in the streets, with fireworks, and sweets and fruits are shared with relatives and friends.
#Feedback: Your view about the ambulance services to benefit #WestBerks community matters, #TellUs your experience as we are getting back to a different 'normal' :- https://healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/2018/07/speak-out/. Your views are shared with South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust anonymously.
#Pregnancy : Have you got concerns having the Covid19 vaccine before, during and after your pregnancy, Healthwatch West Berkshire would like to hear from you by facilitating a focus group. If you are interested in being part of the focus group, contact by ☎ :01635886210 or 📧:[email protected] before 21st January 2022. #WestBerkshireMaternityForum2022 #tellus #oneborneveryminute West Berkshire Community Corona Virus Support West Berkshire - 2020 Babies - Friendly Mums Support Group West Berkshire Mums Meetups Reading Maternity Voices West Berkshire Family Life Gossip Girls West Berkshire Pangbourne Gossip Girls Tilehurst Gossip Girls Tilehurst Village Community Group Theale Village Community Association Burghfield and Mortimer Gossip Mortimer Village Partnership MVP Burghfield Village Calcot Gossip Girls Kingsclere Gossip Girls LAMBOURN COMMUNITY Community United West Berkshire Newbury and Thatcham Mums Newbury and Thatcham Berkshire Newbury Noticeboard Thatcham Notice Board Hungerford Ladies Group Hungerford Notice Board Healthwatch England newburytoday Penny Post Kennet Radio 106.7 BBC Radio Berkshire West Berkshire Muslim Centre Newbury Malayalees
#NHS services are under pressure this Winter. Make sure you’re #WinterReady by knowing the right place to go. If you have an urgent problem, visit #NHS111 online, they will guide you to the right service and help you get support as quickly as possible https://111.nhs.uk/
#NHS services are under pressure this Winter but by keeping your medicine cabinet fully-stocked you can treat many minor illnesses and injuries at home. Aye, Pharmacist at Grovelands Pharmacy, explains what items you should have at home to make sure you're #WinterReady
If you are socialising indoors, remember to open a window for a few minutes every now and again to reduce the risk of spreading #covid19. The video attached uses smoke to show how the virus can stay in an unventilated room. Visit: https://bit.ly/30gKAA8 to find out more.
Our Chief Officer speaking on BBC Radio Berkshire about community testing, as we encourage people across #WestBerkshire to take Lateral Flow tests. Assisted Community Testing is at Faraday Road Industrial Estate, #Newbury today from 10am-4pm, stop to pick up your test kit and learn about #covid testing. #Time2Test
Dr Elizabeth Mottram - GP at #Thatcham Medical Practice speaking on BBC about incorrect PCR #covid test results at #Newbury Showground, while offering advice about going back to get retested. Details in the audio clip attached.
Our Chief Officer was on BBC Radio Berkshire talking about #HuntercombeHospital following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection where this service was given the rating "Requires Improvement" Audio clip is attached. Visit: https://bit.ly/3zDTCDl to find out more about this CQC inspection.
#Coronavirus testing continues to play a major role protecting your friends and family. Even if you’re double jabbed you can still pass the virus on despite being asymptomatic. You can stop by The Globe, Bartholomew Street, Newbury RG14 5EN on Wednesdays, 9:30am - 4:30pm to get tested. #Time2Test Newbury Town Council newburytoday West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau Kennet Radio 106.7 Newbury and Thatcham Berkshire Help me Newbury Newbury Notice Board
Our Chief Officer was on BBC Radio Berkshire this morning talking about the local community testing van stopping across #WestBerkshire throughout the month. Visit: https://bit.ly/3ByzP9F to listen to the full clip. #Time2Test #Covid19 The Advocacy People Healthwatch England West Berkshire Homeless West Berkshire Muslim Centre West Berkshire Mencap Newbury Notice Board newburytoday Berkshire West Integrated Care Partnership - ICP