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COVID-19 - Five stories of how lock down has affected people's lives

Read people's accounts of how COVID-19 has affected their lives, routine, and mental health. We've included links to where you can get advice and information too.

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Accessing Dental Services During Covid-19 (update 18th August)

The following is the latest update (8th June 2020) information for patients in Wokingham Borough who need to access dental services during COVID-19

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Pregnancy And The Coronavirus - NHS

This animation sets out what pregnant women should expect from NHS maternity services during the coronavirus.

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Royal Berkshire Hospital - COVID-19 Press Release Regarding A & E

Royal Berkshire Hospital - Press Release Relating To Use Of A & E During Covid-19

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Community pharmacies in Wokingham

As the UK responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, community pharmacies in Wokingham are working hard to ensure that everyone gets the medicines they need, when they need them.

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Covid 19 - Visiting arrangements for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust - updated 18th August 2020

Frimley Park Hospital has updated its visitor guidance during COVID-19

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

Healthwatch Wokingham Borough were contacted by Age UK Berkshire about a client who had been assessed as needing a medication compliance aid (MCA) but was unable to find a pharmacy to supply her with her medication in this way.

7 February 2020

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Celebration - Community Investment Projects

We have had some fantastic community investment projects in 2019. Diverse local groups use their expertise and passion to make a difference to local people

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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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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.

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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Cervical Screening Saves Lives

The campaign aims to raise awareness of cervical cancer and encourage women to attend their screening.

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