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Dec 5, 2022
Great Western Hospital Update - Monday 5th December 2022
New pathway for urgent and emergency care attendances A new entrance was introduced for all patients arriving to hospital for urgent or...
Dec 5, 2022
CQC rates Hungerford Surgery 'Good
Hungerford Surgery at The Croft in Hungerford has been rated 'Good' by the CQC, following on from a previous report. To see the updated...
Nov 29, 2022
Healthwatch Board meeting in public
Date: 12th December Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm Healthwatch West Berkshire will be holding their Board meeting in public on the above date. If...
Nov 23, 2022
Safeguarding Adults Week - Adult Grooming
Vulnerable adults can be groomed. Find out more about how to safeguard against grooming.
Nov 22, 2022
Moving house, or changing your name? Your GP needs to be updated.
Any significant changes to your name or address means your GP will need to be updated. You can now do this online, to find out more,...
Nov 21, 2022
What's your view on Policing & Crime?
Thames Valley PCC have launched a public consultation asking the community for their view on policing and crime in their local areas....
Nov 21, 2022
GPs enabled to directly order cancer diagnostic tests for patients.
A new scheme launched by NHS England means that GPs are now able to directly arrange scans, ultrasounds or MRIs for people with worrying...
Nov 20, 2022
Every Mind Matters
Worries about health, the cost of living, and with festive season on it's way, stress can build up. Take a look at the NHS Every Mind...
Nov 17, 2022
Book or manage a corona virus test
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Press Release – 14 November 2022 The Broad Street Vaccination Centre is now closed, and we are...
Nov 17, 2022
KEEPING CHILDREN WELL THIS WINTER
Statement from Royal Berkshire NHS Trust As the weather gets colder, we start to see an increase in the usual cold and flu winter bugs....
Nov 17, 2022
Pressure Ulcers
Today is Stop Pressure Ulcers day. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin and deeper layers of the skin. The ulcers happens when pressure...
Nov 17, 2022
Everyone is welcome in General Practice
Did you know you can register online with a GP practice? Anyone in England can register with a GP surgery. It's free to register. Proof...
Nov 15, 2022
Self Care Week 14th - 20th November
The theme this year is “Exercise Self Care for Life” Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on establishing...
Nov 2, 2022
Do you have symptoms of Long Covid?
Most COVID infections go away within the first couple of weeks, but if your symptoms are lasting much longer you may be suffering from...
Oct 31, 2022
Tomorrow is the start of Movember!
Grow a moustache, run, walk or hold a fundraiser for men's health, take a look at how you can be involved below. https://uk.movember.com/
Oct 31, 2022
Strawberry Hill Medical Centre
From Monday 7th November, Strawberry Hill Medical Centre will be changing the way appointments can be made. With a range of staff to...
Oct 23, 2022
Happy Diwali
Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs. The festival usually lasts five days...
Oct 22, 2022
Wear It Pink
Today is Wear it Pink day for Breast Cancer Awareness. https://www.wearitpink.org/
Oct 22, 2022
Sudden Unexpected Death (SUDEP) in Epilepsy Awareness Day.
There are at least three epilepsy related deaths in the UK every day. SUDEP action wants to help raise awareness about epilepsy related...
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