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Obesity rise on death certificates, researchers say

  • There has been a "dramatic rise" in deaths in England in which obesity was a contributory factor, researchers say. They said death certificates showed there were 757 obesity related deaths in 2009, compared with 358 in 2000. By Emma Wilkinson Health reporter, BBC News

NHS to spend money on treatments such as homeopathy and acupuncture

  • A proposed personal health budget scheme will allow patients to spend NHS money on treatments such as homeopathy and acupuncture, according to the Department of Health (DoH).

NHS to give back pain acupuncture

  • Patients with persistent low back pain should be offered acupuncture, massages or exercises on the NHS, says guidance. It is the first time the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has explicitly backed the use of complementary therapies. The rationing watchdog said evidence suggests they help and will be cost effective if doctors stop providing less proven back services like X-rays. The move was welcomed by some charities and experts but criticised by others.

Local Nursery Care for six month to six years old

  • We have teamed up with The WigWam day nursery to offer placements to busy mum's who want to meet one of our practitioners and have peace of mind that their child is provided for in a safe environment.

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Life Story Therapeutic Centre in Reading, Berkshire open 7 days a week from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm
Appointments by advance booking only
Reception office is open 9:30am - 5:30pm, Mon - Fri only
Phone's manned 9:00am - 6:00pm

Call 0118 958 0806

There is normally adequate parking outside of the building. This is free for 2 hours. If this is not available The Royal Berkshire Hospital is approximately 100 yards away and offers pay and display parking