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Carers Card UK is an initiative designed to recognize and support unpaid carers across the UK. Launched by two childhood friends who...

A recent YouGov survey revealed that less than 1 in 3 people are aware of vulval cancer, and nearly 8 in 10 women have never checked...

Millions of people in England can now access round-the-clock mental health crisis support through NHS 111. This service makes England one...

The Berkshire West Breathing Space service offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals over 18 who are experiencing...

Starting on August 30th, over 130,000 people in England will have access to workplace health check-ups designed to catch preventable...

Are you an unpaid carer (An Everyday Hero), who is looking after someone with Alzheimer's, Dementia or Lewy Body? Healthwatch West Berks...

Changing Places toilets provide necessary amenities for individuals with severe or multiple disabilities, allowing them to use restrooms...

A defibrillator is a device that helps restart a person's heart when it stops beating normally. If someone's heart is beating dangerously...

The August bank holiday will soon be here, and pharmacies will be open certain times. Please see below the latest opening times for...

With hot weather forecast from today 29th July to 2nd August, it is important to be heat aware, and be aware of others who may be...

Whooping cough (pertussis) rates are on the rise, and babies too young for vaccinations are most at risk. This illness can be severe for...

West Berkshire Council is considering important changes to disabled parking regulations and seeks public input. Under the Road Traffic...

The Value of Listening The value of listening to the residents of West Berkshire was our theme this year. Being out in the community and...

Learning Disability Week, celebrated annually in the UK, is an event dedicated to raising awareness about learning disabilities,...

As Learning Disability Week approaches, we're excited to share some fantastic events happening in our community. This is a great...

Community larders are often mistaken for food banks, but they are quite different. A community larder is like a pop-up hub where you can...

Fun and supportive sessions for older adults who have experienced a fall, or are worried about falling.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial lung infection. Vaccination is crucial for infants and children to prevent...

Healthwatch West Berks along with Healthwatch Reading and Healthwatch Wokingham ran a survey in February and March this year asking...