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- Nov 22
Your Say, Your Health - GP Access- Online Discussion
Online discussion to talk about GP Access and services.
- Nov 20
Women soon able to get contraceptive pill from pharmacies
From December 2024, the contraceptive pill will be available to women in England from their local pharmacy. This is one element of the...
- Nov 16
Extended roles at your GP Practice
GP practices are at the forefront of patient care, and to further improve your healthcare experience, new roles have been introduced you...
- Nov 16
Join the November meeting in public of the BOB Integrated Care Partnership in Reading
The next Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West Integrated Care Partnership (BOB ICP) meeting in public is being held on Wednesday...
- Nov 14
World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day. World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14 each year to raise awareness about diabetes, its prevention,...
- Nov 2
Carers Events Event
Healthwatch West Berks will be at the Carers Rights Event, so please do come and say hello, and let us know your thoughts on your local...
- Oct 18
Feeling unwell? think it might be a cold? check the symptoms
Cold, flu, and COVID-19 are all respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses and can affect individuals differently...
- Oct 18
Are you a Carer? Make sure to tell your doctor.
Did you know a carer is a person of any age who provides unpaid care and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who is disabled,...
- Oct 9
Healthwatch launch GP Access project in West Berkshire, Wokingham and Reading.
Three Healthwatch have joined forces after hearing locally, across different communities in West Berkshire, Wokingham and Reading, that...
- Sep 25
Share your views on Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in Bucks, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) is about to redesign its non-emergency patient...
- Sep 18
Government launches survey on women's reproductive health
The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a survey for six weeks to hear views form women, ‘to help shape future reproductive...
- Sep 18
Government backs ‘Martha’s Rule’ after campaign by bereaved mother
The government has confirmed it will introduce ‘Martha’s rule’ to ensure people can quickly access a second opinion in hospital during...
- Sep 18
Cancer Rehab - Virtual Health & Wellbeing Workshop
The Cancer Rehab team would like to invite you to attend our upcoming virtual Health and Well-Being workshop on: Complementary Therapies...
- Sep 1
Flu and COVID autumn vaccine programmes brought forward
The Autumn flu and Covid -19 vaccination programmes are starting earlier this year in England as a precautionary measure following the...
- Aug 22
National Breastfeeding Week 18th-24th September 2023
Breastfeeding offers numerous health benefits to both the baby and the mother, and can promote bonding and providing essential nutrients...
- Aug 16
Bank Holiday Monday 28 August 2023 - Pharmacy opening times
The pharmacies in West Berkshire listed here should be open as shown but this may be subject to change. Please contact the pharmacy...
- Aug 10
YELLOW Heat-Health Alert
The Met Office, in conjunction with UKHSA, is issuing the following heat-health warning for our area: Hot weather response has been...
- Aug 10
Permanent closure of Superdrug Pharmacy, Newbury
Superdrug Pharmacy in Newbury will permanently close on Saturday 16th September 2023. Other pharmacies either in, or close to Newbury...
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