@BFC_Health

Bracknell Forest Council public health team. For all our latest updates, visit our website, Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram pages.

 Bracknell, England
health.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Joined February 2015
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Reminder: There is a short break in the Walks for Wellbeing timetable - no walks this week. Walks will start again on Tuesday, 17 June. Check our website for an up to date timetable (link in the comments). @SustransSouth
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Reminder: There is a short break in the Walks for Wellbeing timetable - no walks this week. Walks will start again on Tuesday, 13 May. Check our website for an up to date timetable.
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Reminder: Come along to the Buckler's Forest Walk for Wellbeing tomorrow. Get some local insight from one of the Bracknell Forest rangers! Tuesday, 29 April, 10.30am - meet at Buckler’s Park Community Hub, Goodwood Crescent, RG45 6NB. @SustransSouth
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Our Tuesday Walk for Wellbeing in Buckler's Forest next week will be accompanied by one of the Bracknell Forest rangers! Come along and get some local insight! Tuesday, 29 April, 10.30am - meet at Buckler’s Park Community Hub, Goodwood Crescent, RG45 6NB.
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Sustrans South@SustransSouth8 Apr 2025
One week tomorrow 👇 Get in touch to reserve your space! 📩 Email: [email protected] ☎️Phone: 07814 043 187 @BFC_Health
Sustrans South@SustransSouth1 Apr 2025
Free children's cycle confidence sessions 📆 Wednesday 16 April 📍 Great Hollands Pavillion Ball Courts, #Bracknell, RG40 3EE Can your child ride without stabilisers but could do with a confidence boost? Join Stuart's fun & engaging sessions for 4 - 9 year olds. Book now! (1/2)
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@NHSuk15 Apr 2025
Some GP services will be available over the Easter bank holiday. If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent medical help. 111.nhs.uk
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Free children's cycle confidence sessions on Wednesday, 16 April. Check out the post by @SustransSouth for details on how to book a place for your child.
Sustrans South@SustransSouth8 Apr 2025
One week tomorrow 👇 Get in touch to reserve your space! 📩 Email: [email protected] ☎️Phone: 07814 043 187 @BFC_Health
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Sustrans South@SustransSouth1 Apr 2025
More information 👇 Ages 4 - 7: 10 am or 1 pm Ages 6 - 9: 11 am or 2 pm 10 spaces per session. Get in touch to reserve your space. 📩 Email: [email protected] ☎️ Phone: 07814 043 187 These sessions are funded by Bracknell Forest Public Health @BFC_Health (2/2)
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Quit smoking and take back your life this No Smoking Day - Wednesday, 12 March 2025. #NSD2025 #NoSmokingDay
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Today is No Smoking Day! If you’re quitting today, remember there is lots of free support to help you – there’s no need to do it alone! Visit the Better Health quit smoking website now 👇. #NSD2025
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nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
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Did you know the average smoker could save around £2,500 per year by quitting? Track your savings with the free NHS quit smoking app. Search 'better health stop smoking' to find out more.
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Use the NHS Quit Smoking app to help you quit smoking and start breathing more easily. Use the app to: - track your progress - see how much you're saving - get daily support - get inspired by others Once you reach 28 days smoke-free, you're much more likely to quit for good! 👇
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Download the app - nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
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@NHSuk14 Feb 2025
Roses are red, Violets are blue. Why should your heart age, Matter to you? ❤️ If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Check your heart age here. ➡️ nhs.uk/health-assessment-too… #ValentinesDay
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FrimleyHealth&CareICS@FrimleyHC13 Feb 2025
Remember one of the most effective ways to keep yourself and your family well is to regularly wash your hands. Watch and share this video to better understand how to wash your hands effectively orlo.uk/PBk7A #MakeTheRightChoice #StayWellThisWinterFrimley
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Want to quit smoking but not sure where to start? Answer a few simple questions to get a personalised quit plan from Better Health. Get tailored advice and practical tips - all the tools to quit smoking and stay smoke free for good. Search 'better health quit smoking' for info
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Walks for Wellbeing is a fantastic programme in our area. If you haven't been on a walk yet, pop along to one of the walks on Thursday this week!
Sustrans South@SustransSouth28 Jan 2025
📢 #Bracknell residents - come and join us for free #WalksForWellbeing, organised with @BFC_Health 💚 🚶‍♀️ 👩‍🦽 The walks are accessible and a chance to socialise and do something positive for your physical and mental health. Read all about them ⬇️ sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/new…
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Sustrans South@SustransSouth28 Jan 2025
📢 #Bracknell residents - come and join us for free #WalksForWellbeing, organised with @BFC_Health 💚 🚶‍♀️ 👩‍🦽 The walks are accessible and a chance to socialise and do something positive for your physical and mental health. Read all about them ⬇️ sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/new…
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#DryJanuary If you're worried that you're drinking too much, there's support available locally. There are different types of support and finding the right one is an individual choice. What works for some people, will not always work for others. 👇
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Find out about local support options - gov.pulse.ly/iljmkmbdnc

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