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We are thrilled to welcome the Government's announcement that Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch will not be abolished, as previously proposed eighteen months ago. This means Healthwatch Reading, alongside all 153 local Healthwatch organisations and our national body, Healthwatch England, will continue to be your champion for health and care, ensuring your voices, opinions and experiences help make systems and services work better for people and communities. Looking ah

Caring for a partner, parent, relative or friend can bring unique challenges. However, many men do not identify themselves as carers, which can make it harder for them to access the support, advice and information available to them. We are delighted to announce that we've been awarded funding through the Better Care Fund from Reading Council for our Men as Carers project. One of just 10 projects selected for funding, our project aims to better understand the experiences of ma

At our recent Racism in Care Forum, we heard about Operation Cavell, a national initiative that brings together NHS organisations and police forces to improve responses to violence, aggression, abuse and discrimination directed towards healthcare staff. Guest speaker Alison Drew, Associate Chief Nurse for Patient Experience, Workforce and Education, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, highlighted that everyone has the right to feel safe when accessing or delivering care. Wh