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The Royal Berkshire NHS Trust has published an update on scarlet fever and Group A streptococci (aka Strep A) which follows below....

The recent media coverage of serious Group A Strep infections (GAS) can be worrisome. Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria....

The latest Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust statement about nurse strike action and Healthwatch call to action. The latest statement...

If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need. Members of the...

The cost of living (increasing food, fuel and energy prices) is an increasing issue for locals. There are those who have never struggled...

For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee,...

What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the...

Practising self-care is something we all need to do every day. For ourselves, our families and the NHS. National Self Care Week is a...

Data released by the NHS indicates that people are waiting longer for cancer support. We share local data and look at what Healthwatch...

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust issues statement about nurse strike action 300,000 nurses across the country voted in favour of...

Wokingham Borough covid vaccine centre is now located at the Shuters Café (in the basement of Wokingham Borough’s Shute End offices) with...

Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular,...

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has declared its first ever amber alert as supplies drop to a critically low level. Read how you can...

A new facility that offers help and support for local residents of Wokingham Borough who experience mental distress has opened in central...

The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be...

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you and...

Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine. A small number of...

Many people across the UK have experienced problems registering with a GP. We explain more about your rights and what do to if you are...

What is happening on July 1? More than 100 NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) will be abolished and replaced with 42 integrated...

COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some...