Physiotherapy

Joint Pain? Muscle Pain? Trapped Nerve? Why not see an Extended Scope Physiotherapist!

Telephone: 01635 868006

Core Body Clinic website

Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Outpatients) – Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

West Berkshire patients can now directly access NHS physiotherapy services, without needing to go via their GP.

Berkshire Healthcare website

Podiatry

Podiatry Clinics are now held at the surgery and West Berkshire Community Hospital (by appointment).

Berkshire Healthcare

Blocked Ears Self-Care Guide

Burdwood Surgery have produced a self-care guide for blocked ears and problems with earwax.

Blocked Ears Self-Care Guide

Get Berkshire Active

Get Berkshire Active have created a page to make it easier for you to access lots of useful material to support you: 

• Being Active at home
• Looking after your mental wellbeing
• Working From Home

Get Berkshire Active

Adult Sleep eBook

Supported by Bed Advice UK brought to you by The National Bed Federation, The Sleep Charity has launched a brand new adult’s sleep ebook, Understanding Your Sleep.

Encouraging the nation to #letstalksleep, bringing sleep to the forefront of health awareness, this free resource explains what sleep is, common issues, and how to get quality sleep.

For more information and to download the eBook, visit The Sleep Charity website.

Act FAST - advice for Stroke

Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?

Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?

Speech – is their speech slurred?

Time to call 999 if you see any one of these signs

Other stroke symptoms people should be aware of include:

• Sudden loss of vision or blurred vision in one or both eyes
• Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body
• Sudden memory loss or confusion
• Sudden dizziness, unsteadiness or a sudden fall, especially with any of the other symptoms

Stroke is a medical emergency. The public is being urged to take the above symptoms seriously and call 999 without delay if they notice any one of them in themselves or others, even if you are unsure.

First Contact Physiotherapy

First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) are advanced practitioners working within primary care with extensive expertise in the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. FCPs see patients with (suspected or diagnosed) MSK conditions as the first point of contact, instead of a GP, and can be accessed directly by contacting the practice’s reception.

To find out more visit the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy website

Better Health

Extra weight puts extra pressure on your body which makes it harder to fight diseases like cancer, heart disease and now Covid-19.

For help and support to lose weight, visit Better Health - NHS

Sleepio

CBT for Sleep problems delivered free and online

Sleepio is a useful evidence based online delivery programme for sleep problems. It is free to Thames Valley patients, and easy to use via laptop/pc.

Website: sleepio.com

Fitness Studio exercise videos

Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across our aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and pilates and yoga categories

NHS Website

Couch to 5K

Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit.

NHS Couch to 5K will help you gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks.

NHS Website

British Heart Foundation

Do you want to make healthier food choices? BHF dietitians are here to support you with simple, practical tips for everyday life. Making changes starts by downloading your free booklet today.

British Heart Foundation Website