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Cancer check ups - NHS tell public not to delay seeing their doctor with concerns

The NHS are urging public not to put off seeking help for worrying cancer symptoms because of NHS pressures.

24 January 2022

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Let’s Talk About Prostate Cancer this World Cancer Day

Friday 4 February 2022 is World Cancer Day and to mark the day, Wessex Cancer Alliance are holding an online event,

11 January 2022

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Royal Berks Hospital - Hospital navigator scheme to support young people

Hospital Navigator scheme to support young people has been launched at Royal Berkshire Hospital

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E-consult is helping Brookside Practice to manage increased demand for services

Increasingly, GP practices across the Borough are using online consultation. What does this mean for patients?

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Royal Berkshire Hospital Inspection Report Published

In April 2021 CQC inspectors carried out a spot check of the hospital's infection prevention and control. The report was published on 1st July 2021

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Locked out: Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments

The move to more digitally-led healthcare has worked well for some but excluded others over the past year. Healthwatch England's report explores how people have been excluded and what needs to happen to get the care they need.

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NHS - Thousands of lives to be saved by health MOTs at NHS vaccination services

Health MOTs at NHS vaccination services, pharmacies and clinics are set to save thousands of lives, the health service’s Chief Operating Officer announced today.

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The Breathing Space

A new facility to offer help and support for people who experience mental distress has opened in central Reading

Covid-19 Vaccine - Mobile Health On The Move Van In Wokingham

A specially adapted vaccination van takes to the roads in Berkshire West week beginning 28th June as part of a drive to increase uptake of the Covid jab.

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Twin Crisis In NHS Dentistry

Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry

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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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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