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This site brings together news and information on the many NHS health promotion services available across Berkshire

 
News...

 

This page lists the most recent news articles from all the different sections on this site.  It is a 'rolling' news page with the newest article at the top with older ones below for information.

 

 

Network connecting leadsUPDATE - No Significant Down-time Required

22 Sep 2008

The work on the servers of the Resource Service on-line catalogue system has been redesigned, and there is now no need for an extended period of down-time.

For more information see the Resources News page


Health Promotion Course Starts in October

Developing Inter-Professional Skills in Health Promotion and Public Health Practice

27 Aug 2008

This year's Health Promotion Course starts on October 10th 2008.  There are still some spaces available so there is still time to enrol.

Gaining the certificate is an invaluable asset for anyone involved in a health promoting or Public Health type role as it gives great insight into effectively designing and delivering health messages.

The course runs from October 10th '08 to July '09, with an induction day on 26th September.  It consists of six full-day workshops, plus four additional training days which can be chosen from a list of six to best suit your needs.  All training is held on Fridays.

The workshops are titled:

  • Working with Aims and Objectives
  • Professional Communication Skills
  • Planning and Implementing
  • Problem Solving and Programme Design
  • Inequalities in Health Promotion
  • Introduction to Management and Organisational Skills

If you are interested then please see the Health Promotion Course section on this website for further details and for an application form.


FPA logoSexual Health Week - Materials

4 Aug 2008

This week is Sexual Health Week - 4th to 10th August.  It is run by the FPA (Family Planning Association).

The Resources Service have a small number of the campaign material packs available so, although the week is now underway, if you need some materials at the last minute, give them a call on 01753 63 8678.

This year's campaign is "It's My Right!" and highlights the right of people with learning disabilities to have sex and relationships, just like anyone else.


HPV Vaccination Leaflets Available

HPV leaflet cover29 Jul 2008

The new leaflets, explaining the HPV vaccination programme for girls, are now in stock and available to order from the Resources Service.  The vaccination program is to target 12 to 13 and 17 to 18 year-old girls and will start in September this year.  Initially it was to be available for the 12 to 13 year group only, but has now been extended  to the 17 to 18 year-olds too.

The leaflet explains about the virus, cervical cancer and all about the vaccine, including how and when it is given.  It also explains about possible side effects and where to get more information.

See the Resources News page for further information.


Events on National Falls Awareness Day 2008 - 24 June

28 Jul 2008

Upton Physios at NFAD standThis year’s National Falls Awareness Day was held on Tuesday 24 June and a big success both nationally and locally.

Nationwide over 600 events took place, and locally there was a lot of enthusiasm spreading falls and fracture prevention messages to shoppers, in-patients, day hospital patients, staff and anyone else willing to talk and listen.

For more information see the Falls News page.


Dirty Birtie leafletDirty Birtie Hygiene Leaflet for Children

9 Jul 2008

There is a new leaflet available (for download) aimed at educating children on the importance of hygiene, e.g. washing hands.  It is part of the Department of Health 'Catch It, Bin It, Kill It' campaign.

See the Resources News page for further information.