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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 13, 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 19, 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 19, 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 4, 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 14, 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 4, 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 23, 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 20, 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 29, 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 18, 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 29, 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 19, 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 31, 2021


Long Covid- What is it and what help is available?
Hope and Care - 7 July 2021 As you recover from Covid-19 you may need support to come to terms with the affect of the virus on your body...
Jul 7, 2021


Kooth - new online support network to help children & young people struggling with mental health dif
Hope and Care – 15 February 2021 The Youth Counselling service, called Kooth, will complement a range of other mental health support...
Feb 15, 2021


Domestic abuse 'Ask for ANI' codeword scheme launches
Hope and Care – 14 January 2021 More than 250,000 domestic abuse offences were recorded in England and Wales between March and June last...
Jan 14, 2021
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