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The NHS app: what it does and how it can help you
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...
Nov 13, 2023


CQC rate Rosebank House 'requires improvement'
Rosebank House on Lower Henley Road, Caversham has been rated " requires improvement" in safety and effectiveness. Rosebank House...
Nov 6, 2023


Improving doctor surgeries for Reading locals
Dr Amit Sharma, GP Partner at Brookside Group Practice, talks about how the doctor surgeries across Berkshire West are trying to improve...
Nov 2, 2023


Feedback wanted from locals on patient transport services
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) is looking to redesign its non-emergency patient...
Sep 26, 2023


New Healthwatch doctor surgery project launches in Reading, Wokingham, and West Berkshire
It’s well known that doctor surgeries are extremely stretched not only locally in Reading but also across the UK. Three Healthwatch...
Sep 21, 2023


Covid and flu Autumn vaccine programme now open for bookings
This week the NHS opened up bookings for anyone eligible for the Autumn Covid vaccine (including carers, over 65’s, pregnant women). You...
Sep 18, 2023


NHS introduces Martha's rule
The UK government has confirmed it will introduce ‘Martha’s rule’ to ensure people can quickly access a second opinion in hospital during...
Sep 15, 2023


We're recruiting!
Want to make a difference to how health and social care services are delivered to local people? Interested in a varied role where your...
Sep 5, 2023


Update on industrial action by hospital consultants
Following recent industrial action by junior doctors, for the second time hospital consultants – including those at hospitals across...
Aug 24, 2023


Our workplan for the year ahead
Healthwatch Reading are pleased to share our plans for what we will be working on over the coming months. Our major project will be...
Aug 16, 2023


Bank Holiday Monday 28 August 2023 - Pharmacy opening times
The pharmacies listed here should be open as shown but this may be subject to change. Please contact the pharmacy before going to check...
Aug 16, 2023


BMA Junior Doctors Industrial Action
The NHS in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West is again preparing for the impact of further industrial action by junior...
Aug 9, 2023


More support for Reading residents requiring dental care
A new pilot has started for local people who are most in need of dental care and treatment. We ask that you continue to try your local...
Jul 27, 2023


July NHS strikes; all the latest and how this effects Reading locals
The biggest NHS strikes to date start on Thursday 13 July unless there is a breakthrough in staff pay disputes between the British...
Jul 7, 2023


Report: Left unchecked, why maternal health matters
Healthwatch England (HWE) conducted a review of feedback received about maternity services in 2021/2022. They found that maternity care,...
Jul 3, 2023


Dentistry national crisis continues, the latest advice for Reading locals
Access to NHS dental care continues to be a problem for people across the UK, including Reading locals. Here at Healthwatch Reading, we...
Jul 1, 2023


Our annual report now published (2022-2023)
We're pleased to share our annual report for 2022-2023 with you, detailing our work as a new Healthwatch staff team through a new host...
Jun 26, 2023


Making an NHS complaint; changes taking place on 1st July
Everyone has the right to make a complaint about any aspect of NHS care, treatment or service, and this is written into the NHS...
Jun 12, 2023


Hot weather advice
As we enter the Summer with heatwaves arriving and weather alerts issued, it's important to be heat aware, especially for people and...
Jun 8, 2023


Professor David Croisdale-Appleby named as new Chair of Healthwatch England
Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed as the new Chair of Healthwatch England, the independent champion for people who use...
Jun 5, 2023
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