Forest Health

21/04/2026

Important Notice: Ongoing IT System Issues

We are currently dealing with a regional IT network problem, which is affecting some of our practice systems. This may result in delays to appointments, prescriptions, referrals, test results, and telephone or online responses.

Please be assured that our IT support team is actively investigation and working to restore full service as quickly as possible. It remains our top priority to continue providing safe patient care throughout this period.

What this means is that appointments and requests may take longer than usual to process. Some services may need to be managed manually or rescheduled. Our team may need to verify information more than once during your contact with us

We understand how frustrating delays can be, and we do appreciate your patience and understanding while these issues are ongoing.

This is just a reminder to our patients that our practice staff are doing their best under challenging circumstances. Please treat our team with respect and kindness when contacting or visiting the practice, and we'll do the same.

Thank you for your understanding. We will provide updates here if more information becomes available.

25/03/2026

11/03/2026

Happy No Smoking Day! Let us know if this is your quit day and if we can help in any way. Remember: a smoke free life starts with a smoke free day.
☎ 0118 449 2026
✉️ SmokeFreeLife.Berkshire@nhs.net
💻 www.SmokeFreeLifeBerkshire.com

20/02/2026

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.
This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.
You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/ImVsu

10/02/2026

Our bodies experience a lot of wear & tear over a lifetime & problems can arise at any time, so regular check-ups are important to keep us on the right road. GP practices start sending invitations for NHS Health Checks to eligible patients after the age of 40. Please don’t ignore it. www.frimley.icb.nhs.uk/news/1101-people-urged-to-have-their-nhs-health-check-when-invited

07/01/2026

‼️🍼 *Information for Infants using SMA Formula* 🍼‼️

Nestle have recalled specific batches of 11 different SMA Infant Formula and SMA Follow-On Formula products due to potential contamination with bacillus cereus.

Batch codes of the products affected can be found on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas or the base of the outer box and on the side / top of the container for ready-to-feed formulas. The full list of batch codes effected can be found here https://orlo.uk/C5clm

If you have an SMA Formula with any of the batch numbers listed, Nestle advise that you do not feed it to your baby. Instead, share a photo of the product and the batch code via https://orlo.uk/UYdZU or call the careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 for a refund. If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS111).

All other Nestlé products and other batches of the same product that are not in the scope of this voluntary recall are safe to consume.

05/01/2026

It's not too late to take a break from alcohol this January. Within a week, you should feel more energised, and more refreshed after sleep, even if it's still taking a little longer to get to sleep. This usually gets better in the second week. The sooner you quit, the sooner you start to see the benefits of some booze free time.

Cutting out alcohol is all about what you gain, not what you lose!💛

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦Spend time with family and loved ones
🎨Pick up a new hobby
💰Save money for that trip you've always wanted to take
💛Feel happier and healthier

Take on the Dry January® challenge next month and download the free Try Dry® app to find out what you could gain, or even learn, about yourself!⭐👇
https://bit.ly/4qGVuqU

25/11/2025

White Ribbon Day 2025
Today we recognise that some of our patients may be affected by gender-based violence.
If you ever want to talk, our team is here to listen and offer confidential support and advice.
www.whiteribbon.org.uk

Our mission is to end men's violence against women, once and for all. We work with men and boys to challenge cultures that lead to harassment, abuse and violence.

08/11/2025

Good news! Our waiting list is currently low, so appointments are available sooner than usual—especially evening sessions. If you or your child would benefit from talking to a qualified counsellor, now’s a great time to book. 🌟

Please use our referral form on our website: www.youthlineuk.com

07/11/2025

Armistice Day is approaching and here at Forest Health we want to take a moment to recognise and thank all those who have served in the UK Armed Forces.

We are proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited Practice.
This means we are committed to understanding the needs of former service personnel and ensuring they can access the support and healthcare they are entitled to.

Under the military covenant we can often access speedy support for health problems that are related to your military service. Common problems we see are musculoskeletal pain and disability, hearing issues due to sound damage, mental health issues including PTSD, and skin problems related to sun exposure.

If you served for even one day, and even if your service was many decades ago, we would like to know.

If you are a Veteran, or you care for one, please tell us.
Adding this information to your medical record helps us provide more tailored care and ensures access to dedicated veterans’ health services.

If you don’t already have a Veteran Card, you can apply for one here:
www.gov.uk/veteran-card/apply
This card makes it easier to identify yourself as a veteran and access support.

Thank you to all who have served.
We are here for you. 🇬🇧

Veteran Card: apply, get a digital version, request a replacement, what you can get when you use it to prove you served in the UK armed forces.