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We are delighted to announce that Alice Kunjappy-Clifton, Healthwatch Wokingham Borough and Healthwatch Reading Lead, has been appointed to the NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) Stakeholder Engagement Advisory Group. This group brings together individuals from across the NHS and wider communities to support the Observatory’s mission to address race and health inequalities. The advisory group meets quarterly to help ensure the RHO’s work remains grounded in the lived expe

Latest Government data shows that whilst HIV diagnoses in England are continuing to decline, there is still concern about reaching certain populations. The data In 2024, new HIV diagnoses fell by about 4 %, from 3,169 in 2023 to 3,043 England has now met key global HIV targets for six years in a row:  • 95 % of people living with HIV have been diagnosed. • Of those diagnosed, 99 % are receiving treatment. • 98 % of those on treatment have a suppressed viral load (this means

Below is a list of places where you can meet our team to discuss your views and experiences of local health and social care with them in person. We'll also be asking for your feedback on the NHS app. Where to meet the team in November: 5 November - Sunflowers Coffee Morning, Rainbow Centre, 10am-11:30am 7 November - Food Share, Norreys Church, 12:30pm - 2:30pm 18 November - Food Share, Finchampstead Baptist Church, 9am-12pm 24 November - Food Share, Emmanuel Church, 3:30pm-16