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Don't know where to go for help ? Searching endlessly ?

Our dedicated information and signposting team is here to help you to find services in Wokingham Borough to support your health and wellbeing needs

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Your story has the power to make a difference.

The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care in Wokingham Borough, the more services can understand what works, what doesn't and what people want from care in the future.

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We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services.We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.

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News and views

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Community Investment Project Fund

Do you have a great idea for a local project ? Need some funding. ? Healthwatch Wokingham wants to invest in grassroots projects by individuals or groups that aim to improve the health & wellbeing of local people.

12 December 2019

I'm deaf, when I go to the dentist I can only understand them via lip reading... a little. I just wish that they would book an interpreter for appointments so dentist and I would understand each other more

Brodie - Wokingham

Latest reports and publications

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Are pharmacies in Wokingham Borough supporting residents assessed as needing medication compliance aids (MCAs)?

7 February 2020

Healthwatch Wokingham Borough were contacted by Age UK Berkshire...

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Our Annual Report 2018-2019

Read our annual report. Read about what we heard from the local...

Advice and information

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What should you expect from home care services?

The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

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10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

29 November 2016

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