The week starting 17th November was Self Care Week. On Friday Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust had a stall which provided answers to questions about carers' rights. On Wednesday, Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust who provide many of our community and mental health services, had a stall in Broad Street Mall, Reading offering advice and testing related to COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) - persistent breathing and lung problems. 70 people took their tests and 10 were advised to see their GP for further assistance. If this is representative then there is considerable unmet need in South Reading. And this shows how some patients are slow to seek help with well-known danger signals and symptoms. But isn't every week self care week?