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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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Then and Now - Healthwatch Wokingham Annual Report 2020-2021

It has been a year of change for all of us

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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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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

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Opt-out of GP Patient Data Collection (Updated 20/07/21)

A project which allows patients to opt out of having details of their GP medical records shared for health research and planning has been extended. There is no longer an end date for patients to opt-out, instead 3 tests must be met.

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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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Pregnant women to be offered COVID-19 vaccine

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced that all pregnant women should be offered the Covid-19 vaccine as part of the vaccination roll-out plan.

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Insight Into Action Report

Read about what Healthwatch Wokingham have been hearing from the public and what we have been doing January-March 2021

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Keeping older adults active at home

Public Health England has produced an 'Active at Home' booklet for older adults to help maintain strength and balance

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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