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Wokingham Borough Council wants to hear from you as they need your help to shape a strategy to make physical activity more accessible for everyone across the borough. Whether you love walking or swimming, enjoy time in the garden or are training for a marathon, the council would like to understand: • What do you do to stay active • Where you are active • What matters to you • Any barriers you face • What would help you be more active To find out more and to fill out the surve

In June 2025, the government announced plans to close Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations, with responsibilities expected to transfer through legislation to other parts of the system (subject to confirmation). Following this announcement, The King’s Fund has today published a report 'The Future of Patient Voice: Learning from the Healthwatch Model' (commissioned in part by Healthwatch England but developed independently by think tank The King’s Fund). The

Updates on 24th March: For the latest developments of the outbreak and for advice: Meningitis outbreak: what you need to know – UK Health Security Agency You may have seen reports of a meningitis outbreak in Kent, where two young people have sadly died and 13 people became ill over just three days. Most affected are sixth-form and university students. While outbreaks like this are rare, meningitis can spread quickly and become serious very fast, especially in shared spaces l