Forest Health

15/07/2025

Important update to Cervical Screening in England

The NHS is changing the cervical screening programme to make it more personalised and effective.

From now on, if your cervical screening test is negative for HPV (human papillomavirus), you'll be invited for screening every 5 years instead of every 3. This is because HPV testing is very accurate and the risk of developing cervical cancer after a negative HPV result is very low.

If HPV is found, you’ll continue to be checked more often - usually every year - to make sure any changes are caught early and treated if needed.

These changes bring England in line with Scotland and Wales and help focus support where it’s needed most, while avoiding unnecessary tests for those at low risk.

Cervical screening saves lives. If you’re due a test, please don’t delay - it's quick, free, and could stop cancer before it starts. We can offer evening and weekend appointments if you need one.

If you have any questions, please contact the practice.

25/06/2025

Announcement re Mounjaro for weight loss on the NHS:

We will be contacting eligible patients directly as soon as local pathways are announced. We ask that patients do not contact the surgery requesting medication for obesity as unfortunately most are not (yet) eligible.

Eligibility:
- a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more
- as well as four of these five weight-related conditions:
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Severe obstructive sleep apnoea
Abnormal blood lipids

In the meantime we are happy to refer non eligible patients to other weight loss services locally.

24/04/2025

20/04/2025

20/04/2025

If you need pharmacy services over the Easter bank holiday weekend, please remember that opening times may vary. Local pharmacy opening times:

Good Friday, 18 April
Superdrug Pharmacy, Braccan Walk, RG12 1BE: 8.30am-5.30pm
Tesco Pharmacy, Tesco Extra, The Meadows, Sandhurst, GU47 0FD: 10am-4pm
Tesco Pharmacy, Warfield, RG42 3JP: 10am-4pm

Easter Sunday, 20 April
Bullbrook Pharmacy, 3 Bullbrook Row, RG12 2NL: 2pm-5pm

Easter Monday, 21 April
Tesco Pharmacy, Tesco Extra, The Meadows, Sandhurst, GU47 0FD: 10am-4pm
Tesco Pharmacy, Warfield, RG42 3JP: 10am-4pm

Normal opening times apply on Saturday.

The details above may be subject to change. Please check the NHS website for up to date pharmacy opening times (link in comment).

20/04/2025

We send our warmest thoughts to all our patients and staff this Easter. For those celebrating, may this day bring peace, joy, and spiritual reflection. As spring finally arrives, we wish everyone a restful day and the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.

15/04/2025

If you need your local pharmacy for minor illnesses, remember opening times will vary on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.
Find out which ones nearest you are open, and when, https://ow.ly/msgL50VyWzx
For other medical advice and support https://ow.ly/VTLC50VyWzw

15/04/2025

If you've been hit by a nasty stomach bug, a bit of self-care at home will normally be all that's needed to recover from it but you should seek help if it persists.

11/04/2025

The NHS App allows you to take more control of your health, wherever you are. If you're not signed up to it and want to know more, there's information and support to get started here: https://orlo.uk/NGGkS

11/04/2025

Healthwatch Bracknell Forest cover health and social care services for children and adults. This is a huge remit and therefore we need to prioritise where we spend our time and resources each year to make the most difference. Have your voice heard https://ow.ly/jOB550Vi54X

11/04/2025

We want to make it easier for residents to achieve a healthier weight and stay active.

Share what would help you, so we can work together to make our services meet your needs. Bracknell Forest residents (18+) are invited to take part in one of the informal focus groups at Bracknell Library, Town Square, RG12 1BH:
Tuesday, 22 April, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Wednesday, 23 April, 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Whether you are already active, don’t exercise at all, or want to eat healthier – everyone is welcome! Enjoy a free tea/coffee and receive a £10 Amazon voucher as a thank you for participating.

Email Emma if you would like to take part: emma.priestley@bracknell-forest.gov.uk