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Experiences Of Perinatal Mental Health Support In Wokingham Borough
What are mothers mental health needs in the time before and after having a baby ? How can services meet those needs ?
16 December 2020
Report
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GP Websites - How Easy Is It To Find Information
An observational review by Healthwatch Wokingham of information provided by GP websites in Wokingham Borough
16 December 2020
Report
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Staying Healthy And Well This Winter
The winter months bring many health and care challenges from Covid-19 to the flu, from loneliness to family stresses and strains.
14 December 2020
Advice and Information
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Covid-19 - Wokingham Latest Case Numbers And Other Information
On the public health Berkshire web site you can see how many cases there are in Wokingham Borough and other useful information
14 December 2020
Advice and Information
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10 Year Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Berkshire West: Reading, West Berkshire & Wokingham - Survey
This year, for the first time, the Health and Wellbeing Boards in Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham have joined together to produce a new 10-year plan to improve the health and wellbeing of people who live across Berkshire West.
7 December 2020
News
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NHS 111 First - Booking a time slot at A & E
From 1st December 2020 there is a change in the way you access A & Eto make sure they receive the right care from the right person in a safe and socially distanced way. Find out what is changing.
1 December 2020
News
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Blood Testing - New Booking System At Royal Berkshire Hospital
A new blood test appointment booking system has been launched at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and Bracknell Healthspace.
12 November 2020
Advice and Information
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Deaf or Hard Of Hearing - Information and Resources
It is important that people who are deaf or hard of hearing have access to the right information to help inform them about all sorts of things including their health, this is even more important with the coronavirus pandemic.
29 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Carers – vital sources of support and information for unpaid carers
In addition to existing adult and young carers, many people have had to become carers for older, disabled or seriously ill friends and relatives overnight as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
28 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Support for Carers – we want to hear your stories about caring during Covid-19 
In addition to existing carers many people became unpaid carers overnight when lockdown was imposed, increasing their responsibilities to look after older, disabled or seriously ill loved ones and relatives instantly.  
28 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Healthwatch response to CQC's State of Care report for 2019/20
Care Quality Commission's report today shows COVID-19 is magnifying inequalities and “risks turning fault lines into chasms”.
20 October 2020
News
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Coronavirus: What does shielding mean now and the new National restrictions from 5th January 2021
Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder in Wokingham Borough.
20 October 2020
Advice and Information