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NHS tells patients to seek emergency care as needed during latest industrial action
NHS 111 Patient care Urgent and emergency care Winter news and guidance The NHS is asking patients to seek emergency care if they need to...
Jan 10, 2023


Top tips to get the most out of your GP
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out...
Jan 5, 2023


Saving money on prescriptions with a pre-payment certificate
With prescriptions costing £9.45 each, a pre-payment certificate can help you save money MoneySavingExpert.com has recently obtained data...
Jan 4, 2023


Back to school advice: high levels of flu, Covid-19 and scarlet fever
As pupils and students return to school following the Christmas break, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding us all that...
Jan 3, 2023


SCAS thanks staff, volunteers and public as critical incident stood down
At lunch time today, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) was able to stand down the Critical Incident status....
Dec 23, 2022


Long waits due to high demand at Royal Berkshire Hospital's Emergency Department
Royal Berkshire NHS Trust's latest statement on high demand currently experienced at the Emergency Department as of 20th December 2022:...
Dec 20, 2022


Pharmacy opening times this festive season (2022-2023)
Do you know your local pharmacy opening times over the Christmas and New Year period? Don't get caught out; pharmacy opening hours won’t...
Dec 19, 2022


Looking after your mental health
Advice, information, local and national support services that can help you, your loved ones or those you care for, prioritise mental...
Dec 19, 2022


Christmas and New Year opening hours
We will be closed over the Christmas period from Friday 23rd December until Tuesday 3rd January (inclusive). During this time we will not...
Dec 14, 2022


Union urged to clarify that life preserving care will be maintained during strike action
Following reports that life-saving cancer care could be affected by strike action. Healthwatch England have written to the RCN asking for...
Dec 14, 2022


Healthwatch England's position on maternity care
Recent reports highlight consistent failures in maternity care. Find out what we're calling for to help people get the right care and...
Dec 12, 2022


Scarlet Fever and Group A Strep
The Royal Berkshire NHS Trust has published an update on scarlet fever and Group A streptococci (aka Strep A) which follows below....
Dec 8, 2022


Strep A - all you need know
The recent media coverage of serious Group A Strep infections (GAS) can be worrisome. Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria....
Dec 5, 2022


Latest on NHS nurse strike action and impact locally
The latest Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust statement about nurse strike action and Healthwatch call to action. The latest statement...
Dec 2, 2022


Accessing mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
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...
Dec 1, 2022


Cost of living support
The cost of living (increasing food, fuel and energy prices) is an increasing issue for locals. There are those who have never struggled...
Nov 30, 2022


What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?
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,...
Nov 24, 2022


Information on the six-week postnatal check for new mums
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...
Nov 21, 2022


It’s Self Care Week; Exercise Self Care for LifeNews – 14 November 2022Practising self-care is som
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...
Nov 14, 2022


Cancer care delays - the national and local picture
Data released by the NHS indicates that people are waiting longer for cancer support. We share local data and look at what Healthwatch...
Nov 11, 2022
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