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Language barriers faced by Reading people feature in national campaign for change
A national body is using our research to lobby for a new legal duty on the NHS to better support patients with little or no English.
23 March 2022
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NHS funding body sets out engagement plans
Draft plans have been published by the body that will hold the local NHS budget from 1 July.
29 April 2022
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Government updates advice on care home visits
The gudiance stresses the importance of visits to people's wellbeing.
27 April 2022
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Healthwatch Reading’s tireless work for its community during the pandemic is a perfect example of how Healthwatch makes a difference to people's lives.
Sir Robert Francis QC, chair of Healthwatch England

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Our May 2022 newsletter
3 May 2022
Read latest news, information and updates about our work.
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Covid vaccine refusal in Reading
26 April 2022
More than 160 people told us why they had chosen not to come forward...
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Local Covid vaccine venues for 5-11-year-olds
Find out where you can book a vaccine for your child in Reading.
13 April 2022
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Your guide on the ending of Covid rules
Society is opening up more widely under the government's new Living with Covid plan.
28 February 2022
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Free, local support for your mental wellbeing
Free courses for your wellbeing are available from Reading's Recovery College.
1 February 2022

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