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The Healthwatch Reading office has now closed for Christmas and New Year. Our phone lines are closed  and will reopen at 10am on Tuesday 6th January, 2026. Our office is closed  and will reopen at 9am on Monday 5 th  January, 2026 You can contact us online and leave any feedback: Have Your Say | Healthwatch Reading | Reading . We also have information to help you during the holiday season: https://www.healthwatchreading.co.uk/post/useful-information-for-the-christmas-holida

Below we feature local pharmacy opening times, who to call for non-emergency health concerns, including mental health support, and dentistry. In an emergency People experiencing a genuine, life-threatening health emergency, such as heavy bleeding, significant chest pain or loss of consciousness, should seek help straight away by calling 999 or by visiting the nearest hospital emergency department. Get medical and mental health support help with NHS 111 NHS 111 can also be use

Resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) are taking industrial action from Wednesday 17 December 2025 to Monday 22 December 2025, locally and nationally. Whilst Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is putting plans in place to reduce the impact this will have on the running of Royal Berkshire Hospital and its other services, some appointments may need to be changed. If your appointment is impacted by this, you will be contacted by the Trust to reschedule your app