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Oct 16, 2024
Healthwatch GP Access Report
We are pleased to announce the release of our latest report on GP access and the new approaches being implemented across Berkshire West....
Jul 11, 2024
Healthwatch West Berks Annual Report 2023-2024
The Value of Listening The value of listening to the residents of West Berkshire was our theme this year. Being out in the community and...
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...
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...
Jun 28, 2023
Left unchecked, Why maternal health matters
Report from The Berkshire West Perspective. Healthwatch England (HWE) conducted a review of feedback received about maternity services in...
Jun 22, 2023
Healthwatch West Berkshire Annual Report 2022 -2023
Healthwatch West Berks are pleased to publish our annual report for the year 2022 -2023. Please contact us if you need this report in a...
Mar 15, 2023
Healthwatch England Report
Healthwatch England have today produced their report. 'Together We Can', which outlines how, by listening to your opinions on health...
Feb 9, 2023
Asylum seeker experiences of living in West Berkshire
Healthwatch West Berkshire are pleased to publish our report into the lives of asylum seekers living in West Berkshire. Background During...
Aug 22, 2022
Annual Report 2021/22: Championing what matters to you
Our 2021-22 Annual Report is now live showcasing the highlights of our work from the last 12 months. We have worked hard to listen to...
Nov 22, 2021
Urgent Care Response Team Service report
The Urgent Care Response Team aims to prevent unplanned hospital admissions by sending a team to people’s usual place of residence within...
Nov 19, 2021
Thinking together 5
This report is based on the fifth in a series of events bringing together people from across West Berkshire who have or have previously...
Aug 23, 2021
Annual Report 2020/2021: On equal terms, then and now
The year, like for so many across the UK and the world, has been extremely challenging given the difficulties presented by COVID-19,...
Jul 20, 2021
Experiences of patients at Great Western Hospital report
In July 2021, Healthwatch Swindon, Wiltshire and West Berkshire carried out a piece of engagement work to hear the experiences of...
Feb 25, 2021
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services survey feedback report
In February 2021, we undertook an online survey exploring the views and perceptions of the parents/guardians/carers of children who were...
Dec 14, 2020
Different outcomes, different access to care
Five local Healthwatch; Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire carried out a review of 21 reports they had...
Sep 30, 2020
Maternity report
The subject of maternity services around the country has been highlighted recently and often with some very serious issues. However, in...
Aug 24, 2020
Annual Report 2019/2020: Guided by you
Read this year's annual report detailing how we are continuing to make a difference for the better of the local community. “We were...
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