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A healthy neighbourhood is shaped by more than clinics, appointments, and services. It is shaped by safe streets, welcoming spaces, trusted neighbours, fresh air, affordable activities, good information, and the feeling that people are listened to. That is why residents’ voices matter. Local experience shows what is working, what is missing, and what needs to change. West Berkshire Council has asked Healthwatch West Berkshire to have a conversation with our residents about

Patients in West Berkshire to Benefit from Expanded Pharmacy First Service Good news for residents across West Berkshire. From this autumn, participating community pharmacies will be able to provide assessment and treatment for five additional common health conditions, helping people get the care they need more quickly and conveniently, without having to see a GP first. Under the expanded NHS Pharmacy First service, qualified pharmacists will be able to offer treatment for: M

Nobody knows your wishes better than you. That is why the ReSPECT process is so important. ReSPECT, which stands for Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment, helps people make their care preferences known in advance, so healthcare professionals can make decisions that reflect what matters most to them if they become too unwell to speak for themselves. A ReSPECT plan is created through conversations between an individual, their healthcare professionals, and,