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What This Means for Berkshire Residents From 1 December 2025, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust will temporarily stop accepting new referrals to the Adult ADHD Service. This difficult decision has been made to protect patient safety and ensure the long-term sustainability of the service. Why is this happening? The Adult ADHD Service has seen unprecedented demand, far beyond what it was originally designed or commissioned to deliver. According to Berkshire Healthcare

UK Launches First-Ever Review Into LGBT+ Health Inequalities The NHS has just announced its first-ever national review  into health inequalities affecting LGBT+ people. This review will look at the barriers that prevent LGBT+ communities from getting fair, high-quality healthcare. Why It Matters LGBT+ people often face worse health outcomes and experience more challenges accessing care, including: Struggles with mental health support Lower participation in cancer screening Po

Fraudsters are impersonating the NHS through automated phone calls claiming patients must update their GP records or risk being removed from their practice list.  These calls are fake — the NHS will never : Call you to demand updates to your records Threaten to remove you from a GP list Ask for personal or bank details over the phone  If you receive such a call: Hang up immediately Contact your GP practice directly if unsure Report it to the NHS Counter Fraud Authority:...