Women in England tell Healthwatch they want at home cervical screening tests for free
Our national body Healthwatch England has released new research which calls for a more personalised approach to cervical screening...
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Aug 28
NHS launches new mental health support service for children and adults
Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111 , the NHS announced on 27th August...
Aug 12
Share your views on the proposed closure of Whitley Villa GP surgery (The University Medical Group)
The University Medical Group is running a patient consultation exercise throughout August and September 2024 about the proposal to close...
Jul 19
NHS affected by global internet outage
An NHS spokesperson said : “The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with EMIS, an appointment and patient record system,...
Jul 1
July 2024: All you need to know about dentistry in Reading
Access to NHS dental care continues to be one of the main issues we hear about from Reading locals but it's an issue that is also...
May 21
NHS help over the upcoming May bank holiday weekend
Some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed over the long weekend and opening hours of other NHS services may vary. The information...
May 3
May Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Times
The pharmacies listed below should be open as shown. The details are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change. You are...
May 1
Today, NHS prescription charges rise to £9.90 per item
Today the cost of an NHS prescription will increase, rising from £9.65 to £9.90 per item in England. A 12-month NHS prescription...
Apr 2
What is measles and who can get the vaccine?
Measles cases have risen across the UK. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. What is...
Mar 31
4% increase in dental charges starts today
NHS dental fees will go up by four per cent from 1 April. This is despite the fact that last year patients were faced with the steep...
Mar 28
How can the Pharmacy First Service help me?
The NHS has launched a major transformation to try and make it easier for patients to access the care they need. What is Pharmacy First?...
Mar 25
Martha's Rule rolled out
NHS England has announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek...
Feb 28
Getting to know the people that can help you at your GP surgery
Did you know your GP surgery has a team of people trained to see and treat patients for a variety of conditions? You don’t always have to...
Jan 31
No GP appointment needed: Patients can now be treated by pharmacies for seven common conditions
From January 31 patients will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at high street pharmacies across the UK without...
Jan 9
Cervical screening: all you need to know about smear tests
Cervical cancer screenings also known as smear tests save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from...
Dec 11, 2023
Reading pharmacy opening times over the Christmas holidays
It's that time of the year to make sure your medicine cabinets are stocked up, and repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for the...
Dec 8, 2023
December 2023: Need to see a dentist for urgent dental care? Help for Reading locals.
Dentistry continues to be an ongoing national crisis, and Reading is no exception. We continue to see residents struggling to register...
Nov 13, 2023
The NHS app: what it does and how it can help you
Not sure what the NHS app is or how it works? This information is for you. By downloading the NHS app on your mobile phone or using it...
Nov 2, 2023
Improving doctor surgeries for Reading locals
Dr Amit Sharma, GP Partner at Brookside Group Practice, talks about how the doctor surgeries across Berkshire West are trying to improve...
Oct 18, 2023
Registering with a doctor: understanding your rights
People across the UK continue to experience problems registering with a doctor. We explain your rights and what to do if you're refused...
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