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Annual Public Health Report

Bracknell Forest Council has published its Annual Public Health Report, shining a spotlight on how businesses and commercial activities can shape health and wellbeing in the borough.
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Memory and Wellbeing Festival for Dementia Action Week

Residents, volunteers, and local organisations gathered at Princess Square last month, for Bracknell Forest’s Memory and Wellbeing Festival, as part of Dementia Action Week.

The festival brought together representatives from health, social care, and voluntary sectors to raise awareness for dementia prevention, early diagnosis, and post-diagnostic care. The event also gave attendees the opportunity to learn about the services and support available in Bracknell Forest.
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Heat-health alert updates and advice

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued a red heat-health alert across the South East this week. Guidance and local service updates will be added to this article.
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Council of Sanctuary statement

Bracknell Forest Council is not in the process of applying for Council of Sanctuary status. We have provided some clarity for our residents given information about it circulating online.
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Refugee Week

This week is Refugee Week, the world’s largest arts and culture festival.

Best Start in Life Plan approved

A new 3-year plan to help babies, young children and families get the best possible start in life was approved by Bracknell Forest Council’s Cabinet meeting last month.
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Bracknell Forest Council awarded The ASB PLEDGE

Bracknell Forest Council’s community safety service has been awarded the ASB PLEDGE from national charity, ASB Help. The service received this award for demonstrating its process and commitment to the ASB Case review process.
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