Headlice

Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re particularly common in children.

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Further information

From warts and measles to chickenpox and tonsillitis, find out how to recognise some of the most common childhood conditions

The NHS – Childhood Illness

Slapped Cheek Syndrome

Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection that’s most common in children, It usually causes a bright red rash to develop on the cheeks.

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Fever in Children

A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, in children, a temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) is a fever.

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Chicken Pox

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point.

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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect young children.

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Children, Young People and Families Services (CYFP)

A database of local services available for children, young people and families in Berkshire.

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Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Talk online

Local Drug and alcohol addiction services

Services for Alcohol and Drug Recovery are provided locally by Swanswell.

Get help now

Further information

For more information about the benefits of drinking less, top tips and more visit The NHS – Drinking and Alcohol

Alternatively, for more information on how drug misuse can be harmful to your health visit The NHS – The Effects of Drugs

Hay Fever

Hay fever is caused by an allergy to pollen. The symptoms of hay fever are caused when a person has an allergic reaction to pollen. Common hay fever symptoms are:

• – a runny, itchy and/or blocked nose
• – sneezing
• – itchy eyes

Treatment - Steroid nasal sprays

Steroid nasal sprays help to prevent or reduce inflammation in the lining of the nose and some can help to relieve watery eyes.

Available from your local pharmacy.

Treatment - Decongestants

Decongestant nasal sprays and tablets are used to unblock the nose.

Available from your local pharmacy.

Treatment - Eye drops

Eye drops can be used to treat itchy or watery eyes.

Available from your local pharmacy.

Treatment - Antihistamines

Antihistamines help to relieve a runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes.

Available from your local pharmacy.

Further Information

For more information about hay fever and how to treat it visit

The NHS – Hay fever

Planning your Pregnancy

If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy.

Follow these steps

Antenatal Care

When you first find out you’re pregnant, you can now self-refer directly to the midwife without coming into the surgery.

Self-refer online

Calculate your Due Date

Your Antenatal Appointments Explained

Find Maternity Services Near you

Postnatal Care

Your six week post natal check

Childhood Immunisations

By appointment with our Practice Nurses. See the NHS Vaccination Schedule

Further information

Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here.

The NHS – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide

Samaritans

If something is troubling you, call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

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Mind

Information and Support for all mental health issues. Mind Infoline

Telephone: 0300 123 3393

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Rethink

Help, information and support for all those affected by mental illness.

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Talking Therapies Berkshire

Patient can self-refer directly to the Talking Therapies service for help with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, panic, OCD and more.

Find out more

View the Self Referral form

Further information

For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more visit:

The NHS – Mental Health

The Chapel Row Community Service Group

Group of volunteers set up to help the elderly, the lonely and those in need.

Find out more…

Physiotherapy

Harris Physiotherapy

Tel: 07990 751 902

Website

Email

Podiatry

Treat your Feet – Emma Barrow
Tel: 01635 299149 / 07765 996 772

Website

Email

Chapel Row Surgery Friday Morning Walks

Meeting every Friday at the Blackbird cafe/Bladebone pub car park for a walk (about 1 hour). Contact Carole Jenner for queries on 0118 971 3252

Find out more…

Chapel Row Private Fees

Private Patient Fees

Private Fees

NHS Treatment for Oversea Visitors

Psychotherapist

Madeleine Loughlin UKCP Registered

Tel: 07968 848079

Email

Hearing Aid Batteries

Please bring your brown book so that we can record the date and number of batteries given.

Sports Injury Assessment

Dr Jimmy Lennox has a particular interest in this field.

Sexual Health Help Line

The Family Planning Association Sexual health help line can give you confidential information and advice.

Telephone: 0845 122 8690

Further information

For more information about Sexual Health topics including a contraception guide visit:

The NHS – Sexual Health

Chlamydia Testing

Chlamydia Testing is available at the Surgery.

You can also get tested:
Thatcham Community Hospital
Mon 4.00pm – 7.00pm and Sat 9.30am – 11.30am

Under 25 year olds can visit:
Thatcham Community Hospital
Thurs 4.00pm -6.30pm
Eastfield Surgery
Thurs 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Coil Fitting

Information about the IUD (coil) provided by the Family Planning Association.

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Family Planning

If you wish to discuss the contraceptive options available to you please make an appointment with the Family Planning Nurse.

Emergency Contraception

Emergency Contraception is available at the Surgery.

You can also get Emergency Contraception from:
The Florey Unit, Tel – 0118 322 7202
Health Walk-In Centre, Reading Broad Street Mall
West Berkshire Community Hospital – limited clinics.

Family Planning Association

Get straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships.

Find out more

Brook

Free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services

Get advice now

SEND Local Offer

The Local Offer sets out provision which is available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aged 0 to 25, including education, health and social care services.

SEND – Special Education Needs and Disabilities 

Stop Smoking Clinic

Please ask Receptionist for a referral to the local stop smoking service solutions for health.

Get Support Now

Choose from an app, Quit Kit, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance.

Sign up now

Further information

For more information about the benefits of stopping smoking, top tips and more visit:

The NHS – Stop Smoking

Get started on the nhs 12 Week Weight Loss Plan

The plan is designed to help you lose weight and keep it off.

Get started now

Am I a Healthy Weight

Calculation your BMI using The NHS Tools

Weight Management Clinics

Please make an appointment with a Nurse or Health Care Assistant to discuss e.g. weight, exercise, diet, etc.

Want to get more active?

Get help and advice from NHS including 10 Minute workouts, 12 week fitness plan, running & cycling for beginners and much more.

Get help now

Eat4Health

Free weight management programme serving West Berkshire, Wokingham and Reading. If you would like to join this programme please complete the form below.

Self Referral Form

Weight Watchers

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

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Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Find out more

Further information

For more information about the benefits of losing weight, top tips and more visit:

The NHS – Weight Loss