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Legoland becomes first theme park to win Autism Friendly Award
Legoland Windsor has become the first theme park in the UK to be awarded the Autism Friendly Award from the National Autistic Society. The society chose to award the Windsor theme park this recognition award, based on several criteria: Specialised ...
15 Aug 2025 at 11:51
Slough learning disability home told to improve after failing safety and care standards
A Slough care home supporting people with learning disabilities/ autism is in breach of legal regulations – and has been given a ‘Requires improvement’ rating. Seymour House on Seymour Road was assessed in April due to concerns about people’s ...
15 Aug 2025 at 10:38
Girl, 14, was 'unlawfully killed' at Taplow mental health hospital, jury rules
A litany of failings in the care of a teenage girl who was unlawfully killed while being treated at a Taplow mental health hospital contributed to her death, an inquest has ruled. Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, died following a fatal act of ...
14 Aug 2025 at 18:16
Jury retires at inquest into death of teenager being treated at Taplow mental health hospital
Jurors have been asked to consider whether the death of a teenager being cared for at a Taplow mental health hospital was gross negligence manslaughter, suicide, or contributed to by neglect. An inquest has been ongoing into the ...
13 Aug 2025 at 19:13
Dramatic rise in video consultations transforms GP services in Frimley region
The number of medical appointments taking place online across the area has soared in the past couple of years – reflecting the changing nature of NHS services. Newly released data looks at Frimley ICB – which commissions GP and ...
10 Aug 2025 at 07:49
'Not enough information' to charge Taplow hospital worker after girl's death, inquest hears
The second day of an inquest into a teenager who died at a Taplow mental health hospital heard there is ‘not enough information’ to charge the support worker who failed to keep her under constant supervision. The staff member, ...
06 Aug 2025 at 17:05
Cookham GP surgery keeps Good rating after fixing previous breach
A Cookham GP practice has been granted a Good rating from the care watchdog – having fixed a breach of regulations discovered at a previous inspection. Cookham Medical Centre is based in Lower Road and delivers services to ...
04 Aug 2025 at 17:01
High Court judge rules treatment should be withdrawn for dying Royal Borough teenager
A High Court judge has ruled in favour of an NHS recommendation to no longer give ‘distressing’ treatments to an extremely ill 15-year-old girl from the Royal Borough – saying it is not in her 'best interests'. The ...
04 Aug 2025 at 17:17
JMIC Slough raises more than £16,000 to support cancer patients at Wexham Park Hospital
A Slough mosque has raised £16,500 to support cancer patients at Wexham Park Hospital through a community-driven campaign. JMIC Slough led the initiative and brought together the voluntary, faith and public ...
03 Aug 2025 at 17:00
Slough nursing home hits back at 'incomplete' watchdog report after negative rating
A nursing home in Slough has pushed back against a Requires Improvement rating from the care watchdog – saying they believe the report is ‘incomplete’ does not paint the full picture. Oxford House Nursing ...
03 Aug 2025 at 12:01
Nature-based Community Calm celebrates 'massive' funding boost
An organisation using nature to help vulnerable people is celebrating a ‘massive’ £20,000 donation from the National Lottery Community Fund. Community Calm CIC, which operates mainly from a farm in ...
27 Jul 2025 at 16:08
Five-day doctors’ strike: what services are still available?
Patients are being reminded of the services available ahead of a five-day strike by resident doctors – previously known as junior doctors. All other NHS staff, including consultants and other ...
24 Jul 2025 at 17:35
Maidenhead teacher 'frustrated' by delays in getting medical driver's licence
A Maidenhead teacher struggling to get her medical driver’s licence has criticised the DVLA process for getting behind the wheel again. After developing non-epileptic seizures in July 2023, ...
24 Jul 2025 at 10:00
Coroner calls for action on poor record-keeping at Wexham Park after man's death
A coroner has said action should be taken by the trust running Wexham Park Hospital to address poor record-keeping identified at an inquest into a man's death. Patrick Coffey, 85, died at ...
21 Jul 2025 at 17:00
Low wait times, high sense of safety: Slough's adult social care praised in new report
Adult social care in Slough Borough has been rated as Good and praised by the care watchdog – especially in light of its historic and ongoing financial troubles. There were a couple of ...
20 Jul 2025 at 14:33
Teacher from Slough first woman to complete epic swim challenge
A teacher from Slough is first woman to complete 13 Lakes Challenge – swimming 71km and cycling 185km in 84 hours. In so doing, teacher Clair Harris has completed a challenge that has ...
19 Jul 2025 at 12:00
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