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West Berkshire has something to celebrate! Recent figures show the area has achieved the highest uptake of the maternal RSV vaccine in England, with 84% of eligible pregnant women receiving the vaccine during pregnancy. While this is great news for babies and families, from a Healthwatch West Berkshire perspective it is also a powerful example of how effective communication and joined-up working can improve health outcomes. The RSV vaccine helps protect newborn babies from a

What could this mean for you? The NHS is planning a major change to how some healthcare is delivered in England: a new “online hospital”, known as NHS Online. Rather than being based in a physical building, NHS Online will connect patients digitally with specialist clinicians from across the country with the first patients expected to use the service from 2027. The aim is for faster access, more choice, and better use of technology, while keeping care safe and based on NHS

The NHS is rolling out some exciting changes designed to give patients more control and make healthcare easier to access. The recent...