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NHS Long Term Plan Public Engagement

More than 1240 people shared their views with local Healthwatch in Wokingham, Reading, West Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire to help us inform decision-makers on the public's top priorities for the NHS.

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Our Annual Report 2018-2019

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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Your local NHS is changing and it needs your help.

The Government is investing an extra £20 billion a year in the NHS. Help your local NHS invest in the right support by sharing your ideas and experiences. #WhatWouldYouDo

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How we have been making more Wokingham voices heard

Our Community Investment Projects help us hear feedback from Wokingham people and group,s whose voices aren't as loud, or as often heard, as others.

By sharing your story you can actually help doctors, dentists, hospitals and care homes understand what's working and what could be better for...

26 February 2019

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Case Study - Speaking Out to improve carers experiences of accessing support & information

Brenda contacted Healthwatch via the Helpdesk as she felt confused and frustrated by the organisations that were linked to her mum but did not link with each other.

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1 November 2017

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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.

Latest reports and publications

NHS Long Term Plan Public Engagement

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

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Our Annual Report 2018-2019

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

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Making more voices heard - Community Investment Projects

1 February 2019

As the consumer champion we listen to peoples views about health...

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Reducing loneliness by sharing Sunday lunch

Healthwatch Wokingham Borough have a particular interest in hearing...