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,...
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Nov 2, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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 4, 2023
We are hiring! Join us and be part of our team.
Healthwatch Officer (Communications) - 18 hours per week Location: Home based with local travel, including to main office in Newbury...
Sep 1, 2023
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 24, 2023
Update on industrial action by hospital consultants
Following recent industrial action by junior doctors, for the second time hospital consultants – including those at hospitals across...
Aug 22, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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 9, 2023
BMA Junior Doctors Industrial Action
The NHS in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West is again preparing for the impact of further industrial action by junior...
Aug 8, 2023
Eight Bells for Mental Health.
Hello and welcome to Eight Bells for Mental Health! We are your local charity providing friendship, support, and a listening ear to...
Aug 8, 2023
Eating Well: Diet & Cancer
The Cancer Rehab team would like to invite you to attend our upcoming Virtual Health and Well-Being workshop on: Eating Well: Diet &...
Aug 7, 2023
Healthwatch West Berks 2023 -2024 Workplan
We are pleased to publish our work plan for this year.
Jul 31, 2023
How do I get a fit note?
Do you need to get a fit note to either stay at, or return to work? Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists...
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