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Today the cost of an NHS prescription will increase, rising from £9.65 to £9.90 per item in England. A 12-month NHS prescription...

Measles cases have risen across the UK. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. What is...

NHS dental fees will go up by four per cent from 1 April. This is despite the fact that last year patients were faced with the steep...

The NHS has launched a major transformation to try and make it easier for patients to access the care they need. What is Pharmacy First?...

NHS England has announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek...

Did you know your GP surgery has a team of people trained to see and treat patients for a variety of conditions? You don’t always have to...

From January 31 patients will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at high street pharmacies across the UK without...

Cervical cancer screenings also known as smear tests save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from...

It's that time of the year to make sure your medicine cabinets are stocked up, and repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for the...

Dentistry continues to be an ongoing national crisis, and Reading is no exception. We continue to see residents struggling to register...

Not sure what the NHS app is or how it works? This information is for you. By downloading the NHS app on your mobile phone or using it...

Dr Amit Sharma, GP Partner at Brookside Group Practice, talks about how the doctor surgeries across Berkshire West are trying to improve...

People across the UK continue to experience problems registering with a doctor. We explain your rights and what to do if you're refused...

This week the NHS opened up bookings for anyone eligible for the Autumn Covid vaccine (including carers, over 65’s, pregnant women). You...

The UK government has confirmed it will introduce ‘Martha’s rule’ to ensure people can quickly access a second opinion in hospital during...

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

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The biggest NHS strikes to date start on Thursday 13 July unless there is a breakthrough in staff pay disputes between the British...

Access to NHS dental care continues to be a problem for people across the UK, including Reading locals. Here at Healthwatch Reading, we...

Everyone has the right to make a complaint about any aspect of NHS care, treatment or service, and this is written into the NHS...