Brookside Group Practice

We are currently experiencing unexpected sickness in our clinical team. Some patients will need to be rebooked as a result. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Thank you for bearing with us.

📢 Resident Receptions in Wokingham are back!

Need information or support but not sure where to start? You're not alone.

Finding the right advice at the right time can make all the difference, but knowing what's available isn't always easy. That's why Resident Receptions are back, making it simpler for local residents to access information and support in their community.

🤝 What are Resident Receptions?

These are friendly, informal drop-in sessions where you can chat face-to-face with staff from Wokingham Borough Council and Involve Community Services. Whether you have questions about health and wellbeing, housing, finances, community support, or you're looking for help for yourself, a family member or a friend, we're here to listen and point you in the right direction.

✅ No appointment needed
✅ Free to attend
✅ Just drop in and have a chat

📍 Upcoming Resident Receptions

🗓 Tuesday 4 August
📍 Shinfield British Garden Centre
🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm

🗓 Tuesday 11 August
📍 Winnersh British Garden Centre
🕜 1:30pm – 4:30pm

If you've been wondering where to turn for support, why not pop along? A friendly conversation could be the first step to finding the help you need.

Please share this post to help others in our community know that support is available. 💙

We'll be at the Earley Green Fair this Saturday 1st August 10am-3pm. Why don't you pop along and meet our Health and Wellbeing Team!

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We'll be at the Earley Green Fair this Saturday, why don't you pop along and meet our Health and Wellbeing Team, plus a surprise guest will be making an appearance too! 🐝
Maiden Erlegh Nature Reserve (Beech Lane end), 10am - 3pm

Only 1 week to go - see you there! 🧁🌷🌳🍦

Temperatures are rising again this week & it's important to stay safe in the sun.

Follow the link below for NHS advice on keeping safe in the sun:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

BE AWARE BUYING FAKE MEDICINES

There has been an increase in the number of unregistered online sellers and other outlets across the country including in the Thames Valley which poses a health risk for people who use them.

Often these websites and outlets - which can also be accessed via social media - are unlicenced and sell fake or illegal products which are ineffective or contaminated and could damage your health.

In addition, it is being reported that these fake products are being sold via some beauty salons and hairdressers to unsuspecting customers.

You can avoid putting your health at risk by checking if online sellers are licensed with the General Pharmaceutical Council website which lists pharmacies who are licenced to practice and sell products – see here https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/

There is further information on the NHS Thames Valley website see here https://www.thamesvalley.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/your-medicines-taking-them-safely/fake-medicines

www.thamesvalley.icb.nhs.uk