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Sep 18, 2023
Government backs ‘Martha’s Rule’ after campaign by bereaved mother
The government has confirmed it will introduce ‘Martha’s rule’ to ensure people can quickly access a second opinion in hospital during...
Sep 18, 2023
Cancer Rehab - Virtual Health & Wellbeing Workshop
The Cancer Rehab team would like to invite you to attend our upcoming virtual Health and Well-Being workshop on: Complementary Therapies...
Sep 4, 2023
We are hiring! Join us and be part of our team.
Healthwatch Officer (Communications) - 18 hours per week Location: Home based with local travel, including to main office in Newbury...
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...
Aug 24, 2023
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...
Aug 22, 2023
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...
Aug 16, 2023
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
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
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
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
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 &...
Aug 7, 2023
Healthwatch West Berks 2023 -2024 Workplan
We are pleased to publish our work plan for this year.
Jul 31, 2023
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...
Jul 28, 2023
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...
Jul 26, 2023
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
Jul 25, 2023
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...
Jul 13, 2023
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...
Jun 28, 2023
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
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...
Jun 27, 2023
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...
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