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Have Your Say - Public views sought on changing GP incentive schemes to improve patient care.
The government is soliciting public opinions on potential changes to incentive payments for GP practices to enhance patient care....
Dec 28, 2023


Happy New Year from Healthwatch West Berkshire!
The team at Healthwatch West Berkshire would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year. We will be out and about in the coming months...
Dec 27, 2023


GP Access Project
Closing soon! Please share your thoughts and experiences with us. Healthwatch West Berks have been working with Healthwatch Reading and...
Dec 12, 2023


Healthwatch West Berks are Hiring!
🌟 Join Our Team as an Engagement Officer! 🌟 Are you passionate about building meaningful connections, fostering community spirit, and...
Dec 5, 2023


Your Say, Your Health - GP Access- Online Discussion
Online discussion to talk about GP Access and services.
Nov 22, 2023




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 20, 2023


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, 2023


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 16, 2023


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 14, 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...
Nov 2, 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 18, 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...
Oct 9, 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 25, 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 18, 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 4, 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...
Sep 1, 2023
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