 In today’s Weeknotes, our Leader and Chief Executive welcome the introduction of the new community testing facility, a decision to provide additional support to nurseries and other early years settings, and the introduction of Covid Marshalls – and much more. You can receive their weekly updates direct to your inbox by adjusting your subscription preferences.
 On Monday, 15 February at 6pm, we will be holding our fortnightly public Local Outbreak Engagement Board meeting to discuss how we are controlling the spread of Covid-19 in West Berkshire. Watch the meeting and view the agenda here
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 We are producing a health and well being strategy together with the NHS in support of our communities. Covid-19 has had a huge impact on everyone’s lives which means this work is now more crucial than ever.
We are keen to learn what health and well being services you think we should be focusing on. Please let us know by taking this online survey.
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 With the cold winter months, and Covid-19 and flu in circulation, it's more important than ever to look after our physical and mental health. Below are links to information and resources to support you in this process:
Staying healthy
It's important that we get enough vitamin D as we may have been indoors more than usual this year. Learn more from the NHS.
During periods of extreme cold weather we need to ensure we stay warm and well. Heat your home to at least 18°C and remember to telephone those who are vulnerable to make sure they are keeping warm. Financial support is available for those in need. See more cold weather and financial support information.
Find out more about your fitness level with the help of two online NHS tests, and discover what you can do to live better, for longer.
- The Healthy Heart test will tell you your heart age compared to your real age and how you can improve it with some simple lifestyle changes.
- The How Are You? test will give you a free, personalised health score after taking a ten minute quiz.
Talks and courses to support mental health and well being
Emotional Health Academy workshops on 17 and 24 February, 5.30 - 6.30 pm, will provide information to help you support your child or young person. Tickets £5.
See more information and how to book
Time to Talk sessions for parents: 25 February and 11 March, 7.30 - 8.30 pm. Tickets £5, or for how to qualify for free tickets, please contact Time To Talk at office@t2twb.org. See booking information
Recovery in Mind teaches skills for adults in self-compassion, positive thinking and ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ to name but a few, and spaces are available for the free online courses. For more information, visit www.recoveryinmind.org
Additional resources for mental health support
See Public Health England's Advice for taking care of your mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic.
You can find a list of information and help available for people struggling with mental health and anxiety on our website.
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