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Free NHS Health Checks for residents aged 40-74
The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of your overall health. It can tell you whether you're at higher risk of getting certain health...
Feb 14, 2023


Expansion of NHS 111; specialist advice for children and access to urgent mental health support
Patients are set to receive an enhanced NHS 111 offer including increased access to specialist paediatric advice for children and direct...
Feb 13, 2023


An open letter to NHS England to improve the Accessible Information Standard
Our national body Healthwatch England has written a letter to NHS England to express disappointment at the lack of progress in reviewing...
Feb 6, 2023


Cost of living crisis - what support is there for Reading residents?
Times are very tough for people so if you're struggling there is lots of support across Reading. Reading Borough Council has developed a...
Jan 30, 2023


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...
Jan 26, 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...
Jan 11, 2023


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 19, 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....
Dec 8, 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...
Nov 15, 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 17, 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...
Oct 5, 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 30, 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 21, 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...
Jun 9, 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...
May 31, 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...
Mar 28, 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...
Feb 1, 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...
Jan 4, 2022


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...
Nov 24, 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...
Sep 13, 2021
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