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World Alzheimer’s Month – raising awareness and challenging stigma

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise dementia awareness and challenge stigma.

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Listening can save lives and help prevent suicide

People’s mental health has never been more at the forefront than now which is why we are supporting The Samaritans campaign – Talk to us, We Listen.

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World Hepatitis Day – July 28 – Why Hepatitis can’t wait

July 28th is World Hepatitis Day and with 1.4 million deaths per year from Hep B and C, it’s important to understand more about this virus and to take action.

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Diabetes Awareness week

14th to 20th of June is diabetes week

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Opt-out of GP Patient Data Collection – extended until September 2021

A project which allows patients to opt out of having details of their GP medical records shared for health research and planning has been extended, meaning patients now have until September to opt out.

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Making Caring Visible and Valued this Carers Week (7–13 June 2021)

During Carers Week 2021 Healthwatch WAM is inviting health and care services, schools, employers and businesses across the community to recognise the vital contribution made by unpaid carers in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead.

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Your local NHS is here for you in a Covid safe way this Bank Holiday weekend

If you have a healthcare need this Bank Holiday weekend there are many ways you can access support.

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Pride Month June 2021

“Pride is about communities coming together in celebration, protest, unity and solidarity” - Stonewall

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Help those with dementia lead better lives, this Dementia Action Week

Dementia Action Week (17-23 May) encourages everyone to take action to improve the lives of people affected by the condition.

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Where people die is changing. More and more people have been dying at home in recent years and the pandemic has seen this number leap by tens of thousands.

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Get back to nature to support your mental health

This Mental Health Awareness Week everyone is being encouraged to get out into nature and take time to reconnect with the world outside.

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Maternal Mental Health Week 2021

During this week, we are dedicated to raising awareness of common mental health difficulties that Mothers may face. Having a baby is a major life event and it is normal to experience a range of emotions during this time.

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