Health Information
 

Visit Teenage Health Freak for information about all aspects of health, or ask Dr Ann about a problem.

Teens First for Health gives information about teenage health issues.

Need help getting 5 a day?  Visit the NHS's 5 A Day website for information on portion sizes, what counts towards your 5 a day and recipes.

Visit the eatwell website for advice on healthy eating.

beat provides information and help on all aspects of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, binge eating disorder and related eating disorders.

Visit the 'Get Active' part of the Sport England website to find out what's going on in your area.

Search for sports facilities anywhere through the activeplaces website.

West Berkshire Family Planning Service provides high quality contraceptive services and sexual health advice.  The Family Planning Service provides a free walk-in clinic that is available to anyone under 25.  No appointment is needed, but if you'd like more information phone 01635 273300.

Walk-In Clinic times:
Mondays from 5pm - 7.30pm
Thursdays from 4pm - 6.30pm
West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham

Sexwise is a free helpline for young people wanting advice on sexual health.  Phone 0800 282930 or visit the website.

Brook provides advice and practical help with contraception and pregnancy testing, advice on unplanned pregnancies and sexual counselling for young men and women.  Free and confidential.  Contact the central office or check the phone book for details of your nearest centre.

The Sexual Health Line gives information and advice on sexual health matters, HIV, contraception and local services.  Free and confidential sexual health helpline available on 0800 567 123.

Reading Lifeline offers free pregnancy tests, confidential counselling and support.

Visit the Talk to Frank website for information about drugs including an A-Z of drugs, what to do if you're worried about someone and contact details so you can talk to someone in confidence.  Visit the website or phone 0800 776600.

The Edge is a team working with young people up to the age of 21 and their families/carers who are affected by drugs or alcohol.  The Edge works across the whole of West Berkshire, and is situated in Newbury town centre, next to the canal and Victoria Park.  Phone 01635 582002.

The Go Smokefree website provides detailed information about the free NHS support services and videos from real quitters talking about what worked for them.  Find out about all of the options and make the right choice for you.

QUIT is an independent charity whose aim is to save lives by helping smokers to stop.

Down Your Drink is a website covering sensible drinking guidance, including a test to assess your drinking, and how to get help.

Drink Aware is a website offering information on sensible drinking.

The Edge is a team working with young people up to the age of 21 and their families/carers who are affected by drugs or alcohol.  The Edge works across the whole of West Berkshire, and is situated in Newbury town centre, next to the canal and Victoria Park.  Phone 01635 582002.