Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust We are a provider of community based health services across Berkshire.
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The first sign of a might not seem like much, like not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or slurri...
16/10/2025

The first sign of a might not seem like much, like not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or slurring when you speak. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency.

Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999.

As Baby Loss Awareness Week comes to a close for this year the Forget-Me-Not team is joining the global . Join the move...
15/10/2025

As Baby Loss Awareness Week comes to a close for this year the Forget-Me-Not team is joining the global . Join the movement, to be united with bereaved families across the world by lighting a candle at 7pm tonight (15 October) in memory of every baby who has died.🕯️

The Miscarriage Association is also holding an Online Wave of Light Event via Eventbrite 7pm on 15 October.

Our Occupational Therapy team is running a workshop focused on supporting younger children (0–5 years) with their sensor...
15/10/2025

Our Occupational Therapy team is running a workshop focused on supporting younger children (0–5 years) with their sensory processing needs.

🖥️ Online via Microsoft Teams
đź“… 22 October - 1pm - 2:30pm
âś… Free to attend

This session will help you understand children’s sensory needs and explore practical strategies to best support their development.

👉 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/WYqB50WVHF4

Today we celebrate the amazing work of Allied Health Professionals, both within Berkshire Healthcare and the NHS as a wh...
14/10/2025

Today we celebrate the amazing work of Allied Health Professionals, both within Berkshire Healthcare and the NHS as a whole. đź’™

AHPs are the third-largest clinical workforce in health and care, supporting patients across hospitals, communities, schools, and social care. Thank you for all that you do.

We’re celebrating Ann’s incredible 20-year journey with Berkshire Healthcare."I joined the trust in 2005 working in a sm...
13/10/2025

We’re celebrating Ann’s incredible 20-year journey with Berkshire Healthcare.

"I joined the trust in 2005 working in a small team called SoCom that assessed children for the possibility of autism. I was one of two Speech and Language Therapists but I loved MDT working and learnt a lot from others in the team. I remember that every Monday morning I had to do an assessment that was recorded so that the assessment could be rewatched and scored. I learnt quickly that it was a good idea to go to bed early in a Sunday night!

I developed a special interest in mental health and eventually switched teams to work with adults who were being assessed for the possibility of autism in the neuropsychology team.
That move was a bit like a move to the dark side as the adult team had never had a speech and language therapist before and weren’t quite sure what to make of me. However when they got used to me and I got used to them, the team were great fun and supportive and I learnt a lot. I’m still in touch with all of them.

In 2020 I decided I wanted to get a qualification in mental health so I trained to be a CBT therapist.

Currently I am the clinical lead of the autism team and we have even more disciplines represented in our MDT, which makes for a lot of knowledge and experience. My favourite part of the working week is meeting with the team, hearing everyone’s take on a case and moving forward together. I am super grateful for the range of learning and experience I have had in Berkshire Healthcare and the colleagues I have worked with."

Thank you Ann for 20 years of dedication, learning, and impact – your contribution makes a real difference to our patients and teams. 💙

13/10/2025

Not all health information online can be trusted. Use the UNMASKED checklist to help you spot reliable sources:

🟦 U – Unsure: Do you know where it came from or how recent it is?
🟦 M – Manipulated: Does it suddenly switch tone, or do images look altered?
🟦 A – Agenda: Why was this information created? Can you trust the source?
🟦 S – Sidekick: Ask a librarian, friend, or professional to help check.
🟦 K – Knowledge: Who wrote it? Are they qualified? Do they cite where they work?
🟦 E – Evidence: Are there links to reliable research or papers?
🟦 D – Date: Is it less than 3 years old? Health information quickly goes out of date.

The Vishaal Foundation warmly invites you, your family, and friends to the Annual Wave of Light Service in Herschel Park...
12/10/2025

The Vishaal Foundation warmly invites you, your family, and friends to the Annual Wave of Light Service in Herschel Park, Slough, on Tuesday 15 October from 6:30pm.

The Wave of Light is an international event held annually on 15 October, the last day of . Families around the world light candles at 7pm local time, creating a ripple of light across the universe in honour and remembrance of babies who have gone too soon. Each candle shines for at least one hour, symbolising the brief but bright lives of these babies and the love they brought into our world.

On arrival, you can write a message on a lantern (provided) in memory of your baby. At 7pm, we will gather by the lake to float our lanterns together, accompanied by the voices of the Sing For You Choir, in remembrance of our little ones who are forever loved and never forgotten.

đź’ś Whether your loss was of a baby, or of a child at any age, recent or many years ago, you are warmly welcome.
The event is free, and open to all who have been touched by the loss of a baby or child.

Thinking about quitting smoking this ? You don’t have to do it alone.Join the Smokefree Facebook group to connect with ...
12/10/2025

Thinking about quitting smoking this ? You don’t have to do it alone.

Join the Smokefree Facebook group to connect with others on the same journey, share your experiences, and get support every step of the way. đź’™

Take the first step today, support is just a click away: https://ow.ly/Z2sa50X8mw1

11/10/2025

This autumn, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has changed.

On Govt advice, the programme now focuses on those at highest risk of serious illness. Vaccines are being offered to:
🔹adults aged 75+
🔹residents in care homes for older adults
🔹people who are immunosuppressed
Immunosuppressed can include people having certain chemo or radiotherapy, transplant recipients, those with HIV, genetic conditions, blood cancers, or long-term immunosuppressive treatment. If you are not in these groups, GPs and pharmacists won’t be able to offer you the vaccine this year.

đź”—https://ow.ly/E9BQ50X8xmx

Thank you for your understanding and for treating vaccination staff with kindness.

We've all been there. One minute you're just checking the news or your social feeds for a quick update, and then suddenl...
10/10/2025

We've all been there. One minute you're just checking the news or your social feeds for a quick update, and then suddenly an hour has passed.

On today we're highlighting the importance of protecting our mental health in uncertain times - starting with how we consume news.

"Staying up-to-date with global events can help us feel informed and reassured in an unstable world" says Sarah, our Deputy Chief Clinical Information Officer and Digital Lead for NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies.

"But with updates available 24/7, just a phone tap away, it can be all too easy to start doomscrolling (consuming large amounts of upsetting news for long periods of time).

"Doomscrolling often shows up when we're already feeling worried. Each new piece of content gives our brains a quick dopamine hit, like a mini thrill. We can escape from uncomfortable thoughts and feelings briefly, which keeps us coming back for more.

"If left unchecked, it can leave us feeling even more worried, sad or overwhelmed.

"If you can't seem to stop yourself reaching for your phone, even when you're not enjoying it, it may be time to find healthier ways to cope."

đź’™The Mental Health Foundation has tips for healthier news consumption: https://ow.ly/va8350X8ZH9

đź’™You can also refer yourself to NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies for treatment and support to understand patterns in how you think and act, break unhelpful habits and find healthier ways to manage difficult feelings: https://ow.ly/etv250X8ZH8

If your difficulties relate to your experiences of serving in the armed forces, we have a dedicated service for veterans and reserves called Op COURAGE, The NHS Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. Search Op Courage South East to find out more.

This , we’re highlighting the GLAD Study – a national research project exploring the genetic and environmental factors ...
10/10/2025

This , we’re highlighting the GLAD Study – a national research project exploring the genetic and environmental factors in and .

The study is open to UK residents aged 16+, whether or not you have lived experience of mental health challenges. By participating, you can help researchers better understand these conditions and improve treatments for the future.

📢 Sign up here: gladstudy.org.uk
– don’t forget to select Berkshire Healthcare when asked!

Your participation can make a real difference in mental health research. đź’š

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About Berkshire Healthcare

We’re a community and mental health trust, providing a wide range of services to people of all ages living in Berkshire. And to do this, we employ over 4,500 staff who operate from our many sites as well as out in people’s homes and in various community settings.

"Our vision is to be recognised as the leading community and mental health service provider by our staff, patients and partners"

We deliver joined up physical and mental health services, helping people to remain independent at home for as long as possible and providing the care and support that best meets the needs of our patients, in the most suitable location.