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Our latest Q&A on accessing Covid jabs
We're answering queries that Reading people have asked us during the past month.
3 February 2021
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Keep following 'Hands, Face, Space' advice
Public Health England is urging people to keep adhering to national guidance after they've had a Covid vaccine.
19 January 2021
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Vaccine information in various formats
How to find Easy Read guides, BSL videos and translated material about the Covid vaccine.
19 January 2021
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GP-led Covid vaccination hubs in Reading
Healthwatch Reading has collated information for every local GP surgery.
7 January 2021
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Your questions answered on Covid vaccines
The UK vaccination programme began in mid-December 2020.
30 December 2020
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How to request an advocate for a parent in a child protection case
This guide is for social workers who are seeking independent advocates to support parents in Reading whose children are subject to child protection processes.
8 December 2020
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How to make an IMHA referral
This guide is for mental health nurses and other staff who are referring people for Independent Mental Health Advocacy to our Reading Voice service.
12 November 2020
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How to make a Care Act Advocacy referral
This guide is for social workers or other staff making referrals to our Reading Voice advocacy service.
12 November 2020
NHS Volunteer Responder webpage
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.
3 November 2020
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About our Reading Voice service
Find out about the advocacy support that our charity can give to local people.
29 October 2020
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All about the app
The NHS COVID-19 app was launched on 24 Septpember 2020. Find out how it can help protect you during the second wave of coronavirus.
24 September 2020
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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.
20 July 2020