Wokingham

March is health and well-being month in three of Wokingham District Council’s libraries, working with a range of local and national health partners.

Wokingham, Woodley and Lower Earley libraries are holding a number of drop-in sessions throughout the month and health professionals will be on hand to talk to residents on a one-to-one basis about health issues that concern them. Wokingham District nurses will offer blood pressure testing and advice on healthy eating, whilst occupational therapists will talk to individuals about keeping safe in the home. There is also a special session at Woodley Library for residents with hearing concerns.

Christine Grieve, senior community librarian at Woodley Library, said: “The drop-in sessions will provide our residents with an opportunity to find out about a range of topics from healthy eating to hearing concerns, all in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.”

Wokingham Cllr Dianne King, executive member for community development, said: "Health is influenced by so many different factors and embraces mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and social well-being. The aim of these drop-in sessions is to help residents to make informed health choices. Health professionals will be on hand to offer one-to-one advice and I hope that many local people will come along to one of the sessions.”

The sessions are taking place at the following libraries:

Woodley Library, Headley Road, Woodley

Event: Healthy eating – advice from Green Road GP Practice
When: Monday March 6 between 2pm and 4pm

Event: Safety in the home – advice from the district council’s occupational therapists
When: Thursday March 9 between 9.30am and 12.30pm

Event: Want to hear more? – advice from the Royal National Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
When: Thursday March 16 between 10am and 12noon

Wokingham Library, Denmark Street, Wokingham

Event: Healthy eating – advice from Finchampstead GP Practice
When: Wednesday March 8 between 10am to 12 noon

Event: Safety in the home – advice from the district council’s occupational therapists
When: Monday March 13 between 9.30am and 12.30pm

Lower Earley Library, Chalfont Close, Lower Earley

Event: Healthy eating – advice from Brookside GP Practice
When: Monday March 20 between 2pm and 4pm

Event: Safety in the home – advice from the district council’s occupational therapists
When: Tuesday March 28 between 9.30am and 12.30pm

Wokingham District Council