Stop Smoking Clinic

Weekly Stop Smoking Clinics are held on Wednesday afternoons at the surgery.

01635 917917

NHS Smokefree - Mobile App

The Smokefree app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smokefree for the 4-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.

Download on the Apple App Store

Download on the Android App Store

Get Support Now

Choose from an app, Quit Kit, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance.

Sign up now

Get a Plan

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.

Get a plan now

Further information

For more information about the benefits of stopping smoking, top tips and more visit

NHS Choices – Stop Smoking

One You – Thinking of quitting?

Eat4Health

The free weight management program serving West Berkshire.

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One You Couch to 5K - Mobile App

The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Download on the Apple App Store

Download on the Android App Store

Weight Watchers

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

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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.

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Want to get more active

Get help and advice from NHS Choices including 10 Minute workouts, 12 week fitness plan, running & cycling for beginners and much more.

Get help now

One You Easy Meals - Mobile App

The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.

Download on the Apple App Store

Download on the Android App Store

Get started on the nhs 12 Week Weight Loss Plan

The plan is designed to help you lose weight and keep it off.

Get started now

Am I a Healthy Weight

Calculation your BMI using this NHS Choices Tools

Further information

For more information about the benefits of losing weight, top tips and more visit

NHS Choices – Weight Loss

One You – How healthy is your food?

One You – How much have you moved today?

One You Drinks Tracker - Mobile App

Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.

Download on the Apple App Store

Download on the Android App Store

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

0800 123 6600

Talk online

Local drug and alcohol addiction services

Swanswell is a national alcohol and drug charity that helps people change and be happy.

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Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

0300 123 1110

Further information

For more information about the benefits of drinking less, top tips and more visit NHS Choices – Drinking and Alcohol

Alternatively, for more information on how drug misuse can be harmful to your health visit NHS Choices – The Effects of Drugs

Emotional Wellbeing West Berkshire

A guide to local Mental Health Services.

View the leaflet

Check out the online hub of information for more useful support, guidance, apps and more.

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Talking Therapies Berkshire

A friendly and approachable service that helps people with problems such as anxiety, depression, stress and phobias.

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Samaritans

If something is troubling you, call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

116 123

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Mind

Information and Support for all mental health issues. Mind Infoline

0300 123 3393

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Rethink

Help, information and support for all those affected by mental illness.

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Further information

For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more visit

NHS Choices – Mental Health

One You – Felling stressed?

Memories Cafe

Come along to the new Memories Café at Winchcombe Place. This is open to anyone who has dementia or their family members and carers and all are welcome to enjoy coffee and cake in a friendly and relaxed setting.

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Open for Hope - improving mental health and wellbeing across Berkshire

A volunteer led group whose aims are to combat isolation, loneliness and improve mental wellbeing. Held at Memorial Hall, Tudor Court, Brownsfield Road, Thatcham RG18 3HB from 1.00pm – 4.00pm on Tuesdays. Contact Jackie Wilkinson, Coordinator, on 07391194102 or sec.wbiln@gmail.com

Support in Mind Berkshire West

Sport in Mind is an independent Berkshire mental health sports charity (unaffiliated to Mind) founded in 2011. Its aim is to use sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing a wide range of mental health problems by promoting mental wellbeing, improving physical health and combating social isolation. Find out more

Berkshire West Activities Timetable

Free indoor Tennis sessions for Mental Wellbeing

Community Midwives

Our community midwives hold ‘Booking In’ clinics and follow-up antenatal appointments on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every week.

Contact 07768 752564

For general enquiries call 01635 273387

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Local Maternity Services

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital

John Radcliffe Hospital

Great Western Hospital

Royal Berks - Maternity Information

A library of information leaflets on pregnancy, tests and scans, labour and childbirth and more.

West Berks Midwifery Service

Useful Contact Numbers

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Planning your Pregnancy

If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy.

Follow these steps

Antenatal Care

Calculate your Due Date

Your Antenatal Appointments Explained

Find Maternity Services Near you

Postnatal Care

Your six week post natal check

Further information

Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here – NHS Choices – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide

Child Health Berkshire West

A guide for parents and carers of children aged birth – 5 years.

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The Berkshire Child Health App

A new app has been created with advice on a wide range of common childhood illnesses.

Download on: Apple Android

Information poster

Parent’s Guide to common childhood illnesses and well-being

Slapped Cheek Syndrome

Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection that’s most common in children, It usually causes a bright red rash to develop on the cheeks.

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Fever in Children

A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, in children, a temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) is a fever.

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Chicken Pox

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point.

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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect young children.

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Headlice

Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re particularly common in children.

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Further information

From warts and measles to chickenpox and tonsillitis, find out how to recognise some of the most common childhood conditions

NHS Choices – Childhood Illness

The Edge West Berkshire

Chlamydia screening and general sexual health advice for under 25’s.

01635 582002

The Florey walk-in clinic

Sexual Health clinics are available at the Florey Unit of the Royal Berks Hospital.

0118 322 7202

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Family Planning Association

They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

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Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

Get advice now

Sexual Health Help Line

The Family Planning Association Sexual health help line can give you confidential information and advice

0845 122 8690

Further information

For more information about Sexual Health topics including a contraception guide visit NHS Choices – Sexual Health

Flu Campaign 2017

We are now offering flu clinics to book in advance. Find out more…

Health Watch West Berkshire

Stay in control of your health, wellbeing and get the right care for you and your family right when you need it.

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Berkshire Health Care

Advice, support, assessment, treatment and therapies to support adults who have diagnosed learning disabilities.

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West Berkshire Council

Health and wellbeing for older people.

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Memories Cafe

Come along to the new Memories Café at Winchcombe Place. This is open to anyone who has dementia or their family members and carers and all are welcome to enjoy coffee and cake in a friendly and relaxed setting.

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One You

Health and lifestyle tips for modern living, all in one place.

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Continence Advisory Service

Support, treatment and advice for anyone with a bladder or bowel problem.

0118 9495145

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Physiotherapy Leaflets

If you need advice on exercises and self-management, look no further. Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust have a range of leaflets available.

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West Berkshire Community Hospital

01635 273508

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Reading Walk-in Health Centre

Offering a range of GP’s, practice nurses, emergency care practitioners and healthcare staff with no registration or appointment needed.

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Westcall Out of Hours GP Service

If you need treatment that requires urgent attention and cannot wait until your own GP surgery is open.

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Carer's Registration

It is important that we know if you are a carer so that we can make sure you receive information, services and the help that is available. If you are a carer please complete our form.

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Carers Hub

Carers Trust provides a range of support and services which can be accessed via the Carers Hub – funded by Reading Borough Council, West Berkshire Council, North & West Reading CCG, South Reading CCG and Newbury & District CCG.

Telephone: 0118 324 7333

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Carers UK

Carers UK are here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

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Getting Informed

First steps to finding care and support for older people.

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West Berks Council Social Care Advice

Helping you understand your social care options. Find out more

West Berks Council Social Care Info Point

Provides details of services, organisations and activities to support adults in West Berkshire to live independently. Find out more

Dementia Friends

Strawberry Hill Medical Centre is proud to be a Dementia Friends Practice. Find out more