Prevention is the best medicine - what to expect from your smear test
Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why...
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Jan 11, 2023
Saving money on your prescriptions with a pre-payment certificate
With prescriptions costing £9.45 each, a pre-payment certificate can help you save money MoneySavingExpert.com has recently obtained data...
Dec 19, 2022
Looking after your mental health
Advice, information, local and national support services that can help you, your loved ones or those you care for, prioritise mental...
Dec 8, 2022
Strep A - all you need know
The recent media coverage of serious Group A Strep infections (GAS) can be worrisome. Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria....
Nov 15, 2022
How to stay well this winter
All the tips and advice you need to stay well this winter Winter conditions present an increased risk to our health, especially if you...
Oct 17, 2022
What medical treatment are you entitled to if you are new to the UK?
For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee,...
Oct 5, 2022
Accessing mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need. Members of the...
Jun 30, 2022
Your guide to latest NHS reforms
Find out what changes that took effect on 1 July will mean for Reading people. What is happening on July 1? More than 100 NHS clinical...
Jun 21, 2022
Video 999 service launched for BSL users
Video calls with a British Sign Language interpreter are now available for Deaf people seeking help in an emergency. Deaf People in...
Jun 9, 2022
Poll reveals inequalities of NHS waiting lists
Factors like gender, income and ethnicity are linked to longer waiting times, according to Healthwatch England. People on low incomes are...
May 31, 2022
Help and advice for Ukranian refugees
Face-to-face advice is available in Reading on how to use the NHS and adapt to living in the UK Ukranians who have relocated from their...
Mar 28, 2022
Warning over children's mental health services
Long waiting times are impacting on children and young people, a local meeting has heard. Children’s mental health services are “failing...
Feb 1, 2022
Free, local support for your mental wellbeing
Free courses for your wellbeing are available from Reading's Recovery College. The Compass Recovery College in Reading has published its...
Jan 4, 2022
Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointments
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out...
Nov 24, 2021
How to stock your home medicine cabinet
Find out what pharmacists say will help your you and your family if illness strikes over winter. Reading people are being encouraged by...
Sep 13, 2021
Student Health & Wellbeing Guide
Welcome to Reading! Get the best out of your time at University of Reading or Reading College, by keeping well and knowing where to go if...
Apr 29, 2021
Getting help for Long Covid
This article aims to help Reading people understand where they can get help for long-lasting symptoms of coronavirus. What is Long Covid?...
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