Health Information in the Royal Borough

To find local GPs, dentists, pharmacists and other local health information:

• www.nhs.uk/
  Official gateway to NHS organisations on the internet
• www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/ServiceSearch.aspx
  NHS post-code based database which you can use to search for your local NHS GP surgeries, dental practices, opticians, pharmacies, walk-in centres, hospitals and NHS organisations.
• www.berkshire.nhs.uk/
  Local Health Services
• www.upmystreet.co.uk/
  Post-code based website

Primary Care Trust (PCT)

• http://www.berkshireeast-pct.nhs.uk/
  Berkshire East Primary Care Trust - since April 2002, PCTs have taken control of local health care while strategic Health Authorities monitor performance and standards.
• Your Guide to Local Health Services 2008 (PDF)
  This guide tells you about local NHS services in Ascot, Windsor, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Slough and surrounding areas

Blood Donation

• National Blood Service Website
  http://www.blood.co.uk/

Health Promotion

• Health Promotion in Berkshire
  http://www.bhps.org.uk/

General Health Information

The DirectGov Health and Wellbeing web pages have lots of useful information.

For general health enquiries: Tel: 0845 4647 (NHS Direct) or go to the NHS Direct website www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/