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Resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) are striking from Wednesday 17 December 2025 to Monday 22 December 2025, across England. This impacts Wokingham Borough. Whilst Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is putting plans in place to reduce the impact that this will have on the running of Royal Berkshire Hospital and other local services, some appointments may need to be changed. If your appointment is impacted by this, you will be contacted by the Trust to resc

NHS England is carrying out a national LGBT+ health evidence review, commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The review, led by Dr Michael Brady, launched in July 2025 and will conclude in January 2026, with a final report and recommendations to help address health inequalities experienced by LGBT+ people. Its aims include understanding barriers to accessing healthcare, exploring experiences of care, identifying areas of poorer health outcomes, and

As of 1 December 2025, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Founation Trust has temporarily stopped accepting new referrals to its adult ADHD service due to a significant rise in demand. The step has also been taken by other NHS trusts facing similar pressures across England. This decision aims to protect patient safety and stabilise the service amid unprecedented demand. The service now receives more monthly referrals than it was originally commissioned to assess in a year, leading to: