☀️ Four things you really should know about using suncream.
With the sunny weather upon us, Kate Ford our Skin Cancer Nurse shares the four essential things you should know about using suncream to protect your skin.
💉 Blood cancers are the 3rd most common cause of cancer death in the UK. Many patients rely on a stem cell transplant, but finding a match can be difficult.
We are now working alongside DKMS to provide support to patients and to encourage more donors to register.
👉 bit.ly/4jthi5g
and dedication to patients living with the incurable blood cancer.
Their work was praised for improving patients’ quality of life, their eagerness to listen to their needs, as well as their commitment to raising the bar for treatment and providing compassionate care.
🏆 Congratulations to our Haematology team who have received a national award for their commitment to patients living with myeloma. 🥳
The team were presented with the Myeloma UK Clinical Service Excellence Programme (CSEP) Award in recognition of their outstanding care... (1/2)
🐾 Meet Molly, our incredible Pet Therapy dog who is spreading joy and comfort to both patients and staff in our Intensive Care Unit!
Hear from Isobel, who talks about Molly's journey and how they are making a difference to patients and staff here at the Trust.
🌻 Hay fever season is upon us. 🤧
With pollen levels looking to be very high over the next few days, we have shared our four key tips to help you treat your hay fever symptoms over the coming days.
For more advice 👉 nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever
🐶 Meet Molly, our incredible Pet Therapy dog who is spreading joy and comfort to both patients and staff in our Intensive Care Unit!
Hear from Isobel, who talks about Molly's journey and how they are making a difference to patients and staff here at the Trust.
Hear from Kirsten, our patient experience programme manager about the project and it's importance for our patients.
We understand getting a good night's sleep in hospital can be challenging, which is why our Shh... Sleep Helps Health project is dedicated to creating a sleep-friendly environment for our patients.
💙 Our patients are at the heart of everything we do. And that's why on World Sleep Day, we're highlighting the importance of sleep in a patient's recovery process.
Norovirus is a stomach bug which causes sickness and diarrhoea - and cases this winter have been very high.
🎯 Take our true or false quiz to see whether you are a norovirus expert. Click on the first image and swipe through.
As the month of Ramadan begins, Ramadan Mubarak to all those celebrating, from everyone at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. 🌙 ✨
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that can cause serious illness - it is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
🎯 Take our true or false quiz and see if you are an RSV expert.
Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great.
And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.
So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life.
👉 nhs.uk/breast
⚡ The liver performs around 500 essential functions, including breaking down food and converting it into energy. As one of the body's most vital organs, maintaining liver health is crucial for overall well-being.
Our Liver Health Team are providing free Liver Health Checks.💙
🚨 Our Emergency Department is for emergencies.
Last month we had 11,293 attendances to our Emergency Department - this could fill 24x Boeing 747s.
🌟 Our volunteers have dedicated over 30,000 hours across the year to help support our staff and enhance services for patients & visitors in our hospitals.
📻 Hospital Radio Reading provides entertainment to patients and visitors. The station is run entirely by volunteers.
👉 bit.ly/3OCuPJQ
🤗 CJ is being Winter Ready by checking in on those who are vulnerable this Winter.
Some people like elderly neighbours, friends or family members may need extra help over the winter period. There's lots of things you can do to help those people this winter.
🤧 Runny noses, sore throat, coughs, constant sneezing, and feeling tired.. the common cold has so many different symptoms.
🎯 Take our true or false quiz to see whether you are a common cold expert
🎄 Christmas ads aren't just for department stores, watch ours and see how you can get yourself Winter Ready.
This winter could be our busiest yet with already more than 125,000 attendances to our Emergency Department this year.
