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Mental Health Support for Children and Young People
Find out about local support for your, or your child’s mental health needs
31 August 2021
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Covid 19 - Get into the habit of testing regularly
As Covid-19 case rates in the borough continue to increase, residents are encouraged to make regular testing a habit by taking a FREE Lateral Flow Test (LFT) even if they have no symptoms, to check they aren’t infected.
25 August 2021
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Mental health support for adults
Find out about local support for your mental health needs.
18 August 2021
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Would you like support to lose weight?
A free service is available to help Wokingham Borough residents lose weight and stay healthy.
17 August 2021
A young woman wearing in mask is being shown vaccine information by an older nurse
COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know
Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.
17 August 2021
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More GP appointments to be offered face-to-face to those who need it
In May 2021 NHS England issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.
2 August 2021
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Covid-19 Response: Summer 2021
On 19th July 2021 we have seen some big changes to the Covid-19 rules and regulations. What are they and what do they mean for you?
19 July 2021
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Covid-19 Vaccine - Frequently Asked Questions And Answers (updated 9th July 2021)
People have lots of questions about the Covid-19 vaccine and the plans ahead. This article answers some of those questions
12 July 2021
A young man wearing a face mask waiting at a bus stop
Long Covid- What is it and what help is available?
As you recover from Covid-19 you may need support to come to terms with the affect of the virus on your body and mind.
7 July 2021
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.
23 June 2021
A woman stands in front of a medical reception desk. Her records are on a computer screen
Opt-out of GP Patient Data Collection (Updated 20/07/21)
A project which allows patients to opt out of having details of their GP medical records shared for health research and planning has been extended. There is no longer an end date for patients to opt-out, instead 3 tests must be met.
9 June 2021
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Pregnant women to be offered COVID-19 vaccine
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced that all pregnant women should be offered the Covid-19 vaccine as part of the vaccination roll-out plan.
26 May 2021