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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 -...
23 minutes ago


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Winter Fuel and Pension Credit Information Sessions
Winter Fuel and Pension Credit Information Sessions West Berkshire Council is hosting drop-in sessions at local libraries to help...
Nov 12, 2024


The Change NHS Initiative: Share Your Views on the Future of Healthcare
The "Change NHS" initiative, launched by the UK government on October 21, 2024, is a unique opportunity for the public and healthcare...
Nov 12, 2024


Healthwatch West Berks meets Lee Dillon our local MP.
We were very pleased to meet Lee Dillon our MP for Newbury recently. Lee is supporter of Healthwatch West Berkshire, and very kindly said...
Nov 12, 2024


Government announces Disposable Vape Ban:
The government's decision to ban the sale of single-use vapes in England comes into effect 1st June 2025. This crucial step addresses...
Oct 24, 2024


Care Quality Commission names new Chief Executive.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has named Sir Julian Hartley as its new chief executive as part of a revamp of the regulatory body....
Oct 16, 2024


Frimley Health Annual Members Meeting
Frimley Health Foundation Trust is inviting all members and the community to attend their Annual Members Meeting on September 24th . The...
Sep 16, 2024


Workplace Health Checks Launched in England to Help Prevent Diseases
Starting on August 30th, over 130,000 people in England will have access to workplace health check-ups designed to catch preventable...
Sep 2, 2024
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