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Sep 1, 2023

Flu and COVID autumn vaccine programmes brought forward

The Autumn flu and Covid -19 vaccination programmes are starting earlier this year in England as a precautionary measure following the...

Update on industrial action by hospital consultants

Aug 24, 2023

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Update on industrial action by hospital consultants

Following recent industrial action by junior doctors, for the second time hospital consultants – including those at hospitals across...

National Breastfeeding Week 18th-24th September 2023

Aug 22, 2023

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National Breastfeeding Week 18th-24th September 2023

Breastfeeding offers numerous health benefits to both the baby and the mother, and can promote bonding and providing essential nutrients...

Bank Holiday Monday 28 August 2023 - Pharmacy opening times

Aug 16, 2023

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Bank Holiday Monday 28 August 2023 - Pharmacy opening times

The pharmacies in West Berkshire listed here should be open as shown but this may be subject to change. Please contact the pharmacy...

Aug 10, 2023

News

YELLOW Heat-Health Alert

The Met Office, in conjunction with UKHSA, is issuing the following heat-health warning for our area: Hot weather response has been...

Aug 9, 2023

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BMA Junior Doctors Industrial Action

The NHS in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West is again preparing for the impact of further industrial action by junior...

Aug 8, 2023

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Eight Bells for Mental Health.

Hello and welcome to Eight Bells for Mental Health! We are your local charity providing friendship, support, and a listening ear to...

Aug 8, 2023

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Eating Well: Diet & Cancer

The Cancer Rehab team would like to invite you to attend our upcoming Virtual Health and Well-Being workshop on: Eating Well: Diet &...

Healthwatch West Berks 2023 -2024 Workplan

Aug 7, 2023

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Healthwatch West Berks 2023 -2024 Workplan

We are pleased to publish our work plan for this year.

Jul 31, 2023

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How do I get a fit note?

Do you need to get a fit note to either stay at, or return to work? Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists...

More support for residents requiring dental care

Jul 28, 2023

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More support for residents requiring dental care

A new pilot has started for local people who are most in need of dental care and treatment. We ask that you continue to try your local...

Cancer Virtual Health & Well-Being Sessions 2023

Jul 26, 2023

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Cancer Virtual Health & Well-Being Sessions 2023

By the Cancer Rehab Team, Berkshire Cancer Centre For further information on these sessions, please contact: cancer.rehabilitation@nhs.net

Great Western Hospitals: Share your ideas on their new urgent and emergency care development.

Jul 25, 2023

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Great Western Hospitals: Share your ideas on their new urgent and emergency care development.

Great Western Hospital have started work on a new urgent and emergency care development. This will result in an expanded Emergency...

July NHS strike action; what this means for you

Jul 13, 2023

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July NHS strike action; what this means for you

July will become the most disruptive period of NHS industrial action unless there is a breakthrough in staff pay disputes. We've put...

Left unchecked, Why maternal health matters

Jun 28, 2023

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Left unchecked, Why maternal health matters

Report from The Berkshire West Perspective. Healthwatch England (HWE) conducted a review of feedback received about maternity services in...

Jun 28, 2023

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NHS Complaints process is changing

The NHS complaints process is changing from 1st July; NHS England will no longer be dealing with complaints but the organisation that...

Great Western Hospital's New Carer Support Passport

Jun 27, 2023

Advice & information

Great Western Hospital's New Carer Support Passport

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is making it easier to access hospital services if you are a carer with their new Carer...

Reducing Violence against Women and Girls Event

Jun 27, 2023

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Reducing Violence against Women and Girls Event

Thames Valley Police are holding an event to discuss their plan about the work they are doing around Reducing violence against women and...

Healthwatch West Berkshire Annual Report 2022 -2023

Jun 22, 2023

Reports

Healthwatch West Berkshire Annual Report 2022 -2023

Healthwatch West Berks are pleased to publish our annual report for the year 2022 -2023. Please contact us if you need this report in a...

Jun 21, 2023

News

YELLOW Heat-Health Alert

A hot weather response has been issued for the following regions: East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, South East, South West,...