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Your Voice Still Matters: A Healthwatch Update Many people have been asking what the future holds for Healthwatch. We want to provide a clear update on where things stand, what has been happening in Parliament, and what it means for our work locally. The short answer is this: Healthwatch West Berkshire is still here, still independent, and still working hard to make sure local people are heard. What's happening nationally? Earlier this year, the Government introduced the Hea

Never Wonder if Your Prescription is Ready Again Millions of people across England can now receive an alert on their smartphone or smartwatch when their prescription is ready to collect, thanks to a new update to the NHS App. The feature builds on the success of the app's prescription tracking service, which has already been used by nearly 2.9 million people and viewed more than 9 million times since launching last year. By enabling notifications within the NHS App, patients

As winter approaches, the NHS is taking important action to protect some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. A new national programme will offer free flu and pneumococcal vaccinations to people experiencing homelessness, including those sleeping rough and those using hostels and night shelters. The initiative will see NHS teams working alongside charities to deliver vaccinations through outreach services, pop-up clinics and mobile vaccination units. These servi