Advice & information

As the Christmas holidays approach, there are temporary changes to our opening hours. Our phone lines close at 3pm on Thursday 18th December and reopen at 10am on Tuesday 6th January, 2026. Our office closes  at 5pm on Monday 22 December and reopen at 9am on Monday 5 th  January, 2026 During this time, you can still get in touch with us by emailing: enquiries@healthwatchwokingham.co.uk   or by using our online form  to share your experiences over the holiday period. From ph

The festive season can mean reduced service hours and extra pressure on health services. Our guide has everything you need to know, from local pharmacy opening times to urgent dental care and mental health support, to help you and your loved ones stay well over the holidays. Should you have a medical emergency during the festive season, please call 999.   NHS 111 Contact NHS 111 for all non-urgent medical help or advice, including mental health crisis support.    NHS 111 op

With the Christmas holidays just around the corner, we'd like to remind everyone to stock up their medicine cabinets and ensure repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for the holidays. Many local pharmacies will be closed or operating reduced hours throughout the Christmas period. However, there are still some pharmacies local to the borough you can visit if you want to speak to a pharmacist about any health concerns and minor illnesses. These include: earache (aged 1 to 1