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The Berkshire Cancer Support Network supports people affected by cancer at any point along their journey.

30/10/2026

What is a specific offer of help that made you feel supported rather than overwhelmed?

The Challenge

26/10/2026

For patients of RBH

The Cancer Rehab Team are holding our last Wellbeing Day for 2026 on the 2nd November at The Meadow Suite, Park House at Reading University.
To book a place please contact the team on 07392861323 or email [email protected]

21/10/2026

🌻Find out more about local cancer support news and events🥀 - https://mailchi.mp/involve.community/cancer-support-autumn2026-18122443

21/10/2026

19/10/2026

I’m not sure we’re quite ready for the clocks to fall back at the weekend.

There’s certainly a chill in the air!

11/10/2026

Not sure where to turn for help or advice?

Sometimes knowing where to start can be the hardest part – and that’s exactly what Resident Receptions are here for. 💚

Come along for a friendly, informal chat with staff from Wokingham Borough Council and the Wokingham Borough Community Navigator Service at Involve Community Services.

Whether you have questions about health and wellbeing, housing, money matters, local services or community support, the team can listen, offer information and help connect you with the right support.

📅 Tuesday 13 October
⏰ 1.30 - 4.30
📍 Winnersh Garden Centre

💚 A quick conversation could be the first step towards finding the support you need.

Please share so we can help this information reach anyone who may benefit.

11/10/2026

💉 PICC Line — Nursing Quick Notes

PICC = Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

A PICC is inserted through a peripheral vein in the upper arm, but the catheter travels into the central venous circulation, with the tip typically positioned in the lower SVC/cavoatrial region.

📌 Common uses:
• Long-term IV antibiotics
• Chemotherapy
• Parenteral nutrition
• IV fluids and medications
• Blood sampling when appropriate

👩‍⚕️ Nursing care:
• Check the insertion site regularly
• Keep the dressing clean, dry and intact
• Maintain strict aseptic technique
• Flush according to device and local policy
• Check catheter security and position
• Monitor for infection, occlusion and thrombosis

⚠️ Important: Never force a flush if you feel resistance. Stop, assess and follow your local protocol.

🧠 Easy difference:
Midline → tip remains peripheral
PICC → tip ends centrally

Save this for your clinical and nursing revision. 🩺📚

06/10/2026

Thank you to Thames Hospice for hosting our coffee ☕️ and chat 💬 today.
It was a beautiful setting and lovely to meet some of the wonderful staff making a difference 🧡

involve Community Services

01/10/2026

Address

Involve Community Services, Wokingham Charity & Community Hub, Erftstadt Court
Wokingham
RG402YF

Telephone

+441344304404

Website

http://involve.community/

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