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What is Pharmacy First and how can it help me?
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables local pharmacies across Wokingham Borough to treat some common conditions with prescription-only...
Apr 1, 2024


ADHD and autism: Tackling the long wait for support
Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. Our...
Mar 13, 2024


Catch up on our February Advisory Group meeting; recording now available
If you missed our Advisory Group meeting in public at the start of February, you can now listen to the replay and view the presentation,...
Feb 19, 2024


Healthwatch Connect - advice and support coffee morning launches
We’re delighted to be hosting our very first coffee morning for all residents across the borough next Tuesday. It’s your chance to pop by...
Feb 13, 2024


Today pharmacies begin to treat people for 7 common conditions
From today patients across Wokingham Borough will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at high street pharmacies across...
Jan 31, 2024


Local healthcare information available in different languages
Here at Healthwatch Wokingham Borough we want everyone living and working in the borough to get the health services they need. Most...
Jan 15, 2024


What to expect from your cervical screening/smear test
Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why...
Jan 9, 2024


How can I access my GP records?
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in...
Dec 19, 2023


Local pharmacy Christmas opening hours
The Christmas holiday is nearly upon us, and we'd like to remind everyone to make sure their medicine cabinets are stocked up, and repeat...
Dec 11, 2023


Online bookings for winter jabs close in two weeks
With just two weeks until online bookings for COVID and flu vaccines close, the NHS is urging anyone still eligible for these vaccines to...
Dec 1, 2023


What support can I get as a carer?
Many people who provide unpaid care across Wokingham Borough and beyond are unaware of their rights so we've put together information...
Nov 23, 2023


Get the contraceptive pill free at your local pharmacy from December!
Women across Wokingham Borough will be able to get a first prescription of the contraceptive pill and repeat orders without having to see...
Nov 17, 2023


In conversation: Dr Amit Sharma on improved GP services
Dr Amit Sharma, GP Partner, Brookside Group Practice, Wokingham talks about how the practice has improved services for all its patients...
Oct 17, 2023


How to stay well this winter
Top tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. Winter conditions present an increased risk to our health,...
Sep 19, 2023


How to get your Covid & flu vaccine
This week the NHS opened up bookings for anyone eligible for the Covid vaccine (including carers, over 65’s, pregnant women). You can now...
Sep 19, 2023


Improving patient safety and giving patients a voice; Martha's rule introduced
The UK government has confirmed it will introduce ‘Martha’s rule’ to ensure people can quickly access a second opinion in hospital during...
Sep 17, 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


More support for Wokingham 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 strike action; what this means for you
July will become the most disruptive period of NHS industrial action unless there is a breakthrough in staff pay disputes. We've put...
Jul 10, 2023


July 2023: Latest dental advice and information
Dentistry continues to be one of the main issues for residents across the borough, as the dentistry crisis continues locally, and...
Jun 30, 2023
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