More than 5 million patients have received help from high street pharmacies for minor illnesses, as the NHS brings care closer to people’s homes.

Volunteers help to add value and quality to all the work they are involved in, from supporting public services to running much-loved organisations, groups and clubs.

With only a few weeks left of this year’s spring COVID-19 vaccine programme, Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) is urging all eligible people who haven’t yet had their top-up to come forward and get protected before the programme closes on 17 June.

This May update includes:

We know that antibiotics can be life-saving when fighting serious infections, but did you know that around 40% of children are given antibiotics for chest infections and coughs, even though they might not need them? That adds up to about 2 million prescriptions every year, costing the NHS around £30 million.

From Sunday, 1 June, Safe Haven in Aldershot will be changing its opening hours. The service will no longer be open between 12:30pm and 6pm on weekends and bank holidays.

This Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week, we are encouraging our residents to take simple but powerful steps to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes — a condition that affects millions across the UK and can lead to serious health complications if left unmanaged.

Are you ready to step up for a healthier, happier journey to school? Join us in supporting Living Streets’ Walk to School Week, running from Monday 19 to Friday 23 May, 2025.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (12 - 18 May), and this year is highlighting the importance of community, the people around us who help us feel connected, supported, and understood.