Caring for you and your family

  • Health and care services have had to change in recent times. Your council and local NHS and GP services now work more closely together.

  • We have reduced the waiting time for a care bed when discharged from hospital.

  • We have maintained our position as one of the healthiest places in the country to live.

  • We have changed the way people are assessed for support, by looking first at all the positive things they can do, so the right support can be provided.

  • We have increased the number of people receiving their care funding directly so that they can choose and buy the care they want.

  • We have reduced the cost of social care, at the same time broadening the range of things available, to support people of all ages.

  • We have introduced a community map where you can find out about all the organisations that can help you or your loved ones. Check out “Bracknell Forest Help Yourself” or one of the new interactive kiosks being installed at locations in the borough if you do not have access to the internet at home.

  • We have focused on services to reduce loneliness and isolation.

  • We have invested in and enhanced our children’s centres to make them a hub for more family focused support such as health, social services, special needs and parenting help.

  • Our self help and illness prevention services have been very successful and reduced the number of people needing health and care services.

  • We have introduced an innovative way to support people with a learning disability, autism and dementia using Lexi, our animal assistance dog.