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Take part in our Covid-19 Pandemic Experience Survey

Has a key worker gone on the extra mile for you? Is your doctor now offering video appointments? Have you stayed away from the NHS altogether? Are you feeling sad, stressed or okay? Share your lockdown experiences now!

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Do you have a complaint about your care?

We can give Reading people, free, confidential and independent support to make a complaint about the NHS or social services.

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Last chance to have your say in our survey

Share your stories, suggestions and messages of thanks to NHS and social care services in our Covid-19 Experience Survey.

I found you to be compassionate and empathising….and I feel now that through your input, things will change for the better.

Mother of a vulnerable adult man living in Reading

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Our Annual Report 2019-20

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Advice and information

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How shielding restrictions are changing

New government advice came into effect on 6 July to help people who are shielding move out of lockdown - find out what these changes mean for you.

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How the NHS Volunteers Scheme can help you

The scheme can get shopping, prescriptions or even a friendly phone call to vulnerable people during the pandemic.

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What is domestic abuse and how can you get support?

If you are experiencing, or feel at risk of, domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

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