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Weight management and keeping healthy

  • Act FAST – advice for Stroke

    Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
    Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
    Speech – is their speech slurred?
    Time to call 999 if you see any one of these signs

    Other stroke symptoms people should be aware of include:

    Sudden loss of vision or blurred vision in one or both eyes
    Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body
    Sudden memory loss or confusion
    Sudden dizziness, unsteadiness or a sudden fall, especially with any of the other symptoms

    Stroke is a medical emergency. The public is being urged to take the above symptoms seriously and call 999 without delay if they notice any one of them in themselves or others, even if you are unsure.

  • Physiotherapy

    Joint Pain? Muscle Pain? Trapped Nerve? Why not see an Extended Scope Physiotherapist!

    Phone
    01635 868006

  • 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 – Physical activity guidelines: infographics

  • Continence Service

    A local service of specialist Continence nurses and advisors who offer individuals, 18 years and over, with bladder and bowel problems assessment, treatment, advice and support.

    Phone
    01489 587436

  • 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

  • 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

  • Well Woman Checks

    Cervical smears for the early detection of cancer and also instruction in the examination of the breasts are carried out by the practice nurse.

    Make an appointment

  • 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

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 19 December 2024