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Are you a Carer?
Are you a carer — or could you be one without realising it? If you regularly care for or support someone with a disability, long-term...
Aug 12, 2025


Measles Cases on The Rise.
Measles cases are rising in the UK. Confirmed cases of measles in England by month, age, region and upper-tier local authority: 2025 -...
Aug 4, 2025


Women's Health Needs in West Berkshire
Healthwatch West Berkshire would like to hear from women and girls about your health needs. We’re working with the NHS as part of the new...
Jul 30, 2025


Improving Access for Deaf and Disabled People
The government has recently announced new measures to improve access and inclusion for Deaf and disabled people, with a strong focus on...
Jul 22, 2025


Need an NHS Dentist? Here’s What You Need to Know
Finding an NHS dentist can feel frustrating at times, but there is support available in West Berkshire. You don’t need to register with a...
Jul 10, 2025


Our Response to Government Decision to End Local Healthwatch Services
Healthwatch West Berkshire have expressed serious concern over the Government’s decision as part of the NHS 10-year plan and following...
Jul 10, 2025


Healthwatch News
You may have become aware over the weekend that the Government intends to close Healthwatch England (and therefore your local...
Jul 2, 2025


Healthwatch Abolition News
Healthwatch West Berkshire: Still Here for Our Residents While the government has announced its intention to abolish Healthwatch, we...
Jun 30, 2025


Yellow Heat-Health Alert
Yellow Heat-Health Alert -South East From 19th to 23rd of June 2025 Hot weather can be dangerous, especially for older adults, people...
Jun 19, 2025


Help Shape the Future of Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is refreshing its Trust Strategy — and they want to hear from you . As your local Healthwatch, we're...
May 6, 2025


Local Surgeries to Benefit from Health Investment
Patients across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West (BOB) are set to benefit from a new wave of support aimed at improving...
May 6, 2025


Men’s Health Strategy- The First Ever
The UK government has launched its first-ever Men’s Health Strategy, aiming to tackle the significant health disparities affecting men...
Apr 30, 2025


Cost of Living Boost: Prescription Charges Frozen in England
Millions of people in England are set to benefit as the government freezes NHS prescription charges for the first time in three years....
Apr 30, 2025


Update on the Women's Health Hub in West Berkshire
Initial Project In 2023 funding was given to BOB ICB by the NHS to implement Women’s Health Hubs in those areas that had no provision....
Apr 28, 2025


Health Management Event for your Golden Years!
We are going to be holding an information event on Wednesday 4th June, for all of those who are looking at managing your health going...
Apr 22, 2025




Positive Steps to Make NHS Letters More Reliable
At Healthwatch West Berkshire, we regularly hear from people who miss NHS appointments because their letters arrive too late, or...
Apr 15, 2025


Public Satisfaction with the NHS Hits Record Low
What Do You Think? Every year, the Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund join forces to analyse and present findings from the British Social...
Apr 7, 2025


Spring Vaccinations - Covid-19
What You Need to Know: General Practice Nurses across England have begun delivering the spring COVID-19 booster as part of the NHS's...
Apr 7, 2025


March Activities Calendar for Dementia Friendly West Berks
The new activities calendar for March has been produced in a new layout. They would like some feedback on it, so please do let Vicky the...
Mar 4, 2025
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