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Royal Berkshire Hospital - Update On Services - Press Release 7th July 2020

Royal Berkshire Hospital steps up its work to re-introduce services put on hold during Covid-19

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Our annual report 2019-2020

Read our annual report. Read about what we heard from the local population, the projects we worked on and our plans for the year ahead.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Latest Information and Advice on Shielding and Support

Updated advice on shielding. The Government have announced that the advice for people who are shielding because of COVID-19 will be relaxed in two phases

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Covid-19 in Wokingham Borough - Situation Report

Wokingham Borough Council public health team have pulled together all the local statistics for Wokingham Borough on COVID-19. This is the latest update.

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We must do all we can to combat health inequalities

Statement from Healthwatch England National Director, Imelda Redmond and Healthwatch Wokingham Chairman Jim Stockley

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Community partners - be our 'Eyes and Ears' during this challening time

NHS and social care staff are doing everything they can to keep us well during this crisis, but there might be things that can be improved.

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Patients reveal what matters most when they visit A&E

Quality of care is more important to people than the four-hour waiting time target, according to new research by Healthwatch England.

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Health and care staff face compulsory training on learning disabilties and autism

The government wants your views by 12 April 2019 on what this training should cover.

NHS publishes details on the Long Term Plan

NHS bosses in England say a new 10-year plan could save up to 500,000 lives by focusing on prevention and early detection.

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Our annual report 2019-2020

Read our annual report. Read about what we heard from the local...

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NHS Long Term Plan - Healthwatch Public Engagement

More than 1240 people shared their views with local Healthwatch in...

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Are pharmacies in Wokingham Borough supporting residents assessed as needing medication compliance aids (MCAs)?

7 February 2020

Healthwatch Wokingham Borough were contacted by Age UK Berkshire...

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Our Annual Report 2018-2019

Read our annual report. Read about what we heard from the local...