Care and health news archive

Increase in cases of norovirus 'winter vomiting bug' prompts advice from Public Health England As outbreaks of norovirus see a sharp increase right across the South East, Wokingham Borough Councils public health team is urging residents to take simple steps to help stop the spread of the... 12 December 2019
Council helps residents to keep warm and keep well this winter Wokingham Borough Council is encouraging residents to look out for each other this winter 10 December 2019
Wokingham Borough Council announces Christmas opening hours Wokingham Borough Council has announced its office opening hours for this Christmas and New Year period. 10 December 2019
Council announces launch of new improvements for vulnerable adults Wokingham Borough Council has today launched a new streamlined adult social care department that will provide vulnerable adults across the borough with a more efficient and improved quality of... 01 November 2019
Council helps vital befriending charity find a new home Wokingham Borough Council has come to the aid of local befriending charity The Link Visiting Scheme 25 October 2019
Council launches consultation to help further support volunteer and community groups Wokingham Borough Council has today announced the launch of a five week consultation that will help shape its new voluntary sector strategy 22 October 2019
Council reaches out to carers across the borough Do you care for a friend or family member? Would they be able to manage without your help? You may not realise you're a carer because you just see looking after them as part of your normal life. 17 October 2019
Sporting memories helping to tackle loneliness and isolation in Wokingham Sport England's Sporting Memories project is helping some of the Wokingham Borough's older residents meet new people. Whether it's playing football, golf or badminton, perhaps just being a spectator,... 09 October 2019
Together we can tackle child abuse We all play a key role in protecting children and young people from abuse and neglect but many people don't act because they fear they might be wrong. 07 October 2019
Shops in Wokingham and Newbury tested for underage knife sales Trading Standards officers from the Public Protection Partnership supported the Thames Valley Police in Wokingham and Newbury with their ongoing work in relation to knife crime with a series of test... 03 October 2019
Celebrations in honour of International Day of Older Persons Tai Chi, Zumba Gold and beauty treatments were enjoyed by guests celebrating the International Day of Older Persons at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, on 1 October. 03 October 2019
Council supports national campaign to increase residents chances of giving up smoking Wokingham Borough Council is proud to be supporting Public Health England campaign Stoptober 27 September 2019
Help Wokingham Borough Council achieve carbon neutrality Do you have any ideas to help Wokingham Borough Council save the world? Wokingham Borough Council is asking residents for their ideas on reducing the council's carbon footprint in a survey that... 25 September 2019
Grubs up for 134 families during the summer Thanks to the generosity of volunteers and local organisations, The Grub Club served 641 meals across 11 days of the summer holidays to families in need in the borough. To recognise the volunteers'... 25 September 2019
Join Wokingham's Wellbeing Conference on World Mental Health Day To mark World Mental Health Day, residents across the borough are invited to join the Wokingham Wellbeing conference on October 10, at the Holiday Inn, Winnersh Triangle. The event, which is now in... 24 September 2019
Council offers help to those looking to pedal more around the borough and beyond Do you sit in traffic watching cyclists passing you by and wish you could swap your four wheels for two? What's holding you back? Do you know how to cycle competently on but need a little help with... 19 September 2019
Council supports residents with long term health conditions We are proud to be helping to kick start a fantastic national Sport England campaign 'We are Undefeatable' to help the one in four people in England who live with a long-term health condition. 19 September 2019
Local Offer Live Day for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities Wokingham Borough Council is pleased to announce this year's Local Offer Live Day (previously named CAN Family Fun and Information Day) will take place on Saturday 12 October, between 11am and 3pm at... 17 September 2019
Have your say on our draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy Wokingham Borough Council is committed to supporting those at risk of homelessness and people who sleep rough. The council has a new draft strategy to tackle homelessness and rough sleep 10 September 2019
Join the celebration of age this October To celebrate the International Day of Older Persons on 1 October, Wokingham Borough Council along with partners is hosting a Celebrate Age event at the newly refurbished Loddon Valley Leisure Centre,... 09 September 2019

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