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Share your views on the proposed closure of Whitley Villa GP surgery (The University Medical Group)
The University Medical Group is running a patient consultation exercise throughout August and September 2024 about the proposal to close...
Aug 12, 2024


NHS affected by global internet outage
An NHS spokesperson said : “The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with EMIS, an appointment and patient record system,...
Jul 19, 2024


Report out now: Reducing oral health inequalities for children in Reading
25 families from a diverse range of backgrounds, with a combined total of 45 children, under the age of 10 years old, living in 3 of the...
Jul 18, 2024


Annual report 2023/2024
Read some of the ways we've worked together with residents, Â local communities and organisations to help deliver change in Reading over...
Jul 4, 2024


Empowering young women: improving sexual health awareness and services across Reading
We are delighted to have launched our first Healthwatch Reading Youth project today, which aims to raise awareness about women’s sexual...
Jul 4, 2024


Nov 2024: All you need to know about dentistry in Reading
Access to NHS dental care continues to be one of the main issues we hear about from Reading locals but it's an issue that is also...
Jul 1, 2024


Healthwatch Reading recognised at the Feast of Eid ul Adah, by the Sudanese community
Sunday 16th June marked the Feast of Eid ul Adah and was celebrated at King Meadows Park in Reading, with a community gathering and BBQ....
Jun 17, 2024


NHS help over the upcoming May bank holiday weekend
Some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed over the long weekend and opening hours of other NHS services may vary. The information...
May 21, 2024


Our 2024/2025 workplan is published
In February this year, we asked you to tell us what your top health priorities are, and what projects and themes you would like us to...
May 14, 2024


May Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Times
The pharmacies listed below should be open as shown. The details are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change. You are...
May 3, 2024


Today, NHS prescription charges rise to £9.90 per item
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...
May 1, 2024


4% increase in dental charges starts today
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...
Mar 31, 2024


How can the Pharmacy First Service help me?
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?...
Mar 28, 2024


Martha's Rule rolled out
NHS England has announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek...
Mar 25, 2024


The first ever National Diabetes Experience Survey launches
The National Diabetes Experience Survey is a new survey which gives people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in England the...
Mar 12, 2024


International Women's Day local celebration
Everyone from across Reading is welcome to join International Women's Day celebrations at Radstock Community Centre on Friday 8 March...
Mar 5, 2024


Getting to know the people that can help you at your GP surgery
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...
Feb 28, 2024


Help us decide our projects for the coming year
It's that time of the year again when the team come together to create a workplan for the coming year (April 2024 - March 2025). We want...
Feb 22, 2024


We've moved location!
We're delighted to announce that we have moved to new office space in Reading. The recently expanded team are now available five days a...
Feb 1, 2024


No GP appointment needed: Patients can now be treated by pharmacies for seven common conditions
From January 31 patients will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at high street pharmacies across the UK without...
Jan 31, 2024
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