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Covid 19 Test - Public Can Now Get Tested Free Twice A Week

From Friday 9 April, everyone in England will be eligible for free rapid COVID-19 tests, twice a week. These can be sourced in various ways including locally in Wokingham test centres.

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Wokingham health priorities survey for 2021, what matters most?

We want to hear what matters to the people of Wokingham when it comes to health and social care services for this year.

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Reading Walk In Health Centre - Service Temporarily Suspended From 1st April 2021

NHS Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group announce suspension of the 'walk in’ service from 1st April 2021 for a temporary period pending a public consultation around new models of access to primary care

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Have your say on changes to the Mental Health Act

The government is planning to make changes to the Mental Health Act and is asking people to share their views on the changes, as part of an online consultation running until the end of April.

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Eating Disorders Awareness

UK's leading charity supporting those affected by eating disorder

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Covid-19 - Mass Vaccination SIte Opens On 22nd February At Madjeski Stadium

The Madjeski Stdiuam, home to Reading FC football club will have capacity to deliver thousands of Covid vaccines each week, working through the next phases of priority groups drawn up by the Government

21 February 2021

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Covid drug trial to start at Royal Berkshire Hospital that could improve respiratory recovery from Covid-19

An Oxford university clinical trial has commenced this week at Royal Berkshire Hospital to test whether a drug called Almitrine can help people who are seriously ill with COVID-19 to recover from the disease.

10 February 2021

LGBT + History Month - February 2021

Throughout February we are celebrating LGBT+ History month. Our aim is to celebrate LGBT+ people in all their diversity, and in doing so, educate against prejudice.

2 February 2021

Healthwatch Wokingham - Response To NHS England Consultation ‘Integrating Care Next Steps To Building Strong and Effective Integrated Care Systems Across England

Healthwatch Wokingham Borough has joined with the four other local Healthwatch in the area that includes Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Reading and West Berkshire to respond to an important public consultation by NHS England.

14 January 2021

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Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Service Update

This bulletin regarding services provided by Royal Berkshire Hospital Trust will be updated weekly. Updated Friday 5 February 2021

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Lockdown restrictions for Berkshire do not affect services at the Royal Berkshire Hospital

Royal Berkshire Hospital is open for business as usual and it’s important that if you have an appointment booked, or need emergency treatment, you still attend as planned. See guidance below

23 December 2020

Covid-19 - Your NHS Needs You - Help Us Find A Vaccine

Help the NHS National Institution for Health Research find Covid-19 vaccines by volunteering to join the vaccine registry today

23 December 2020