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We can help you with complaints

We run the Reading Voice advocacy hub in partnership with other local charities, to support you with complaints and to ensure vulnerable people are heard.

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We speak up for Reading people to get better local health and social care services

We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.

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Ombudsman tells council to apologise

In a third Local Government Ombudsman case made public this year, Reading Borough Council has been found at fault.

The best thing was the support I got and how knowledgable [your staff member] was - she helped me meet the NHS provider so I could explain my issues, understand what had gone wrong and why, and put a plan in place for the future - all as a direct result of Healthwatch Reading being involved.

Mr G, Reading resident

Latest reports and publications

Our May 1 2019 Newsletter

Read about our work and latest updates on local services.

Our April 2019 Newsletter

Read about our work with Reading people over the past month.

Advice and information

Get help with your NHS Complaint

Not sure how to sort out your NHS concern or complaint? Take a look at our guide, produced by our Reading Voice Advocacy hub, which includes top tips, local contact details and template letters.

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Student Health & Wellbeing Guide

Welcome to Reading! Get the best out of your time at University of Reading or Reading College, by keeping well and knowing where to go if illness or stress strikes.

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What the NHS Long Term Plan means for you

The government published the NHS Long Term Plan on 7 January 2019, backed by an extra £20bn a year for the NHS until 2023.

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