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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust refreshes its strategy for the next five years
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has launched its refreshed strategy to improve patient care for 2025-2030. The strategy focuses on the Trust embracing the NHS’s 10-Year Health Plan to lead transformation at the Trust. The Trust says that through artificial intelligence and data, genomics, robotics and advanced diagnostics, it will harness the power of technology to personalise care, improve patient outcomes and increase productivity. The refreshed strategy focuses on: De

Healthwatch Reading
Feb 6


What to expect after being referred for an autism assessment
Autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support. There are more than 1 in 100 autistic people in the UK. Getting the correct diagnosis and support is vital. Why have I been referred for an assessment for autism? You might be referred to an assessment if you or people around you think you

Healthwatch Reading
Feb 2


Our impact: our report referenced in the British Dental Journal
We are delighted to share that our report ( Core20Plus5: Exploring the oral health of children aged under ten years in Reading; Norcot, Church and Southcote Wards ) has been referenced in the British Dental Journal * (9th January edition), showcasing the positive impact of our work to reduce oral health inequalities for children in Reading. We'd like to extend our special thanks to our volunteer community connectors and the families who generously shared their time and exper

Healthwatch Reading
Jan 19
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Making an impact: Tackling NHS overseas billing errors in Reading
Most NHS care is free at the point of use, however, in some situations, people may be asked to pay for certain types of treatment. This is known as NHS overseas billing. The rules can be complicated, so any charges must be handled carefully and clearly explained. When there are billing errors, it can be confusing, distressing and upsetting for patients and their families. People across Reading told us about being wrongly billed for NHS care at the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RB

Healthwatch Reading
Jan 14


We discovered, we did: language matters
When people can’t understand or be understood by health and social care professionals, their safety and well-being are put at risk. Back in 2022, the Lost for Words report (in collaboration with different Healthwatch, and the previous Healthwatch Reading team) highlighted how language barriers were affecting people in local health and social care services. We have revisited this report, and what we found is deeply concerning; many of the same issues continue, with very litt

Healthwatch Reading
Sep 25, 2025


Healthwatch Reading Annual Report 2024-25
Unlocking the power of people-driven care. Listening to your experiences and views to help improve local services was our priority this...

Healthwatch Reading
Jun 30, 2025
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