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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


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 24, 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 22, 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 16, 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 10, 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 9, 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 8, 2023


Healthwatch West Berks 2023 -2024 Workplan
We are pleased to publish our work plan for this year.
Aug 7, 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...
Jul 31, 2023


More support for residents requiring dental care
A new pilot has started for local people who are most in need of dental care and treatment. We ask that you continue to try your local...
Jul 28, 2023
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