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LGBT+ Health Inequalities Review
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

Healthwatch West Berkshire
2 hours ago


NHS SCAM ALERT!
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:...

Healthwatch West Berkshire
5 days ago


Hope for blood cancer patients
NHS rolls out life-saving treatment Hundreds of people living with a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer are set to benefit from a new treatment now available on the NHS. The drug Glofitamab (Columvi®)  will now be offered to around 300 people a year with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)  , a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that either returns or doesn’t respond to chemotherapy. Until now, this treatment was only available to people who had alre

Healthwatch West Berkshire
5 days ago
Reports


Young People in West Berkshire, What are they saying?
The 2025 Youth Survey  held by West Berkshire Council gave over 5,000 children and teenagers the chance to have their say.. The results show some positive things, that most young people feel safe in their local area , which is good news, but they also highlight some real challenges and worries: Mental health and wellbeing is top of mind for 44% of young people. Bullying, including online, affects 42%. Vaping and substance use came up for 41%. Body image and self-esteem worry

Healthwatch West Berkshire
Oct 23


Together, We Make Care Better
We’re pleased to share our Healthwatch West Berkshire Annual Report  for 2024/25, a look back at the work we’ve done to make sure your...

Healthwatch West Berkshire
Jul 1


Everyday Heroes Report
A look at the health experiences of Unpaid Carers who look after those living with Alzheimer's and Dementia in West Berkshire.

Healthwatch West Berkshire
May 1
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