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How Safe Do You Feel in West Berkshire?
The West Berkshire Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) partnership working group have launched a street safe survey to seek feedback...
Jun 21, 2023


Cervical Screening Awareness Week 19-24 June 2023
The NHS has issued a call for anyone eligible for cervical screening to come forward for a potentially life-saving appointment. Screening...
Jun 15, 2023


It's National Blood Week!
It's #NationalBloodWeek!! Have you thought about giving blood, or plasma but never got round to doing it? You will always be somebody's...
Jun 15, 2023


Mental Health Services - Your Experience
Join others to share your experiences of Mental Health Services in West Berkshire. With lunch and refreshments included as a thank you...
Jun 14, 2023


Junior Doctors Strike, Hay fever and high pollen count
Junior doctor have started a 72-hour walk-out this week over their ongoing pay dispute with government. The strike will run from 7am,...
Jun 14, 2023


World Patient Safety Day
With Great Western Hospital "Engaging patients for patient safety" Each year World Patient Safety Day aims to increase public awareness...
Jun 14, 2023


Hot weather guidance and advice - Public Health
With hot weather forecast over the next few days, it is important to be heat aware, and be aware of others who may be vulnerable. For...
Jun 8, 2023


Summer Water Safety for Everyone
With the hot weather comes the temptation to get into the water, and sometimes the water can be dangerous. The Royal Life Saving Society...
Jun 6, 2023


Professor David Croisdale-Appleby named as new Chair of Healthwatch England
Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed as the new Chair of Healthwatch England, the independent champion for people who use...
Jun 6, 2023


Sunny weather is coming - Look after your skin
Get sunscreen ready, hats on and enjoy the weather, but make sure: Your sunscreen has a minimum of sun protection factor 30, (SPF), and...
Jun 1, 2023


Sport In Mind June timetable
Sport In Mind sessions are open to anyone 17+ experiencing low mood, loneliness or social isolation, and those with a diagnosed mental...
Jun 1, 2023


Survey for victims and survivors of domestic abuse in West Berkshire survey
A survey has recently been undertaken by West Berks in collaboration with Davis and Associates to hear from the victims and survivors of...
May 31, 2023


Spring Covid Booster Clinics for Hungerford & Greenham
If you need your Spring Booster, then call for an appointment on 0118 334 1844 or contact staywell-bob.nhs.uk/covid-19-vaccine/ for more...
May 31, 2023


Spain is coming to Newbury for Carers Week!
Book your place at info@ageukberkshire.org.uk
May 24, 2023


Carers Week
Carers week is 5th - 11th June this year, and lots of event are happening in West Berkshire
May 24, 2023


Changes at Great Western Hospital, Swindon
This week, the decant will begin for the urgent and emergency care development which is under construction at Great Western Hospital,...
May 24, 2023


Pharmacy Opening Times in West Berks, for May Bank Holiday
Click the link for more information about pharmicies. Pharmacies - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
May 18, 2023


Can you help develop a smartphone app to track heart health?
Researchers at the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Data Science Centre are seeking public views to help design a new app that could better...
May 17, 2023


Berkshire Youth In Mind Conference
Healthwatch West Berks will be joining Healthwatch Reading on the 27th June at the Berkshire Youth in Mind Conference. The conference is...
May 17, 2023


Interim Chief Executive appointed
Dr Nick Broughton has been appointed interim Chief Executive of NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board...
May 11, 2023
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