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Nurse strike action and what this means for you
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust issues statement about nurse strike action 300,000 nurses across the country voted in favour of...
Nov 10, 2022


November Update: Covid-19 vaccine programme across Wokingham Borough
Wokingham Borough covid vaccine centre is now located at the Shuters Café (in the basement of Wokingham Borough’s Shute End offices) with...
Nov 1, 2022


What to expect when waiting for care
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,...
Oct 16, 2022


Urgent call for blood donations; levels critically low
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has declared its first ever amber alert as supplies drop to a critically low level. Read how you can...
Oct 12, 2022


Berkshire West Breathing Space
A new facility that offers help and support for local residents of Wokingham Borough who experience mental distress has opened in central...
Sep 19, 2022


Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you
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...
Sep 18, 2022


How can your pharmacy help you?
Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you and...
Aug 18, 2022


What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?
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...
Aug 3, 2022


Registering with a GP: understanding your rights
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...
Jul 13, 2022


A guide to the latest NHS reforms and what it's means for you
What is happening on July 1? More than 100 NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) will be abolished and replaced with 42 integrated...
Jul 3, 2022


How to communicate better with people who are deaf or with hearing loss
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some...
Jun 22, 2022
Video 999 service launched for BSL users
Video calls with a British Sign Language interpreter are now available for Deaf people seeking help in an emergency. Deaf people in...
Jun 19, 2022


Covid-19 information for those with dementia and their carers
Hope and Care – 29 May 2020 Leaflets have been produced that contains key messages about how people with dementia can stay well during...
May 28, 2022


Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings? High-quality translation and interpretation are vital to ensuring that...
May 17, 2022


The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care....
Apr 28, 2022


Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using...
Apr 18, 2022


Claiming Back The Cost Of Your Trip To Hospital
Hope and Care 16 February 2022 Struggling to afford cost of transport to attend hospital appointments ? You may be entitled to claim...
Feb 16, 2022


Cancer check ups - NHS tell public not to delay seeing their doctor with concerns
The NHS are urging public not to put off seeking help for worrying cancer symptoms because of NHS pressures. NHS England chiefs said...
Jan 24, 2022


Mental health whilst self-isolating with COVID-19
Hope and Care – 11 January 2022 With record numbers of people in Wokingham Borough testing positive for Covid-19, many of us are starting...
Jan 11, 2022


Mental Health Support for Children and Young People
Hope and Care - 31 August 2021 Find out about local support for your, or your child’s mental health needs If you or someone with you is...
Aug 30, 2021
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