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Mobile Covid testing unit comes to Prospect Park

The unit will be there on six days in October for people who have pre-booked a coronavirus test via the national system.

30 September 2020

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Healthwatch Reading appears on BBC news

Our chief executive was interveiwed for a news item about plans to redevelop the Royal Berkshire Hospital site.

10 September 2020

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Hospital moves ENT clinics to Townlands

More patients will be able to be seen per hour in the modern Henley facilities, but a satellite clinic will remain in Reading if people don't want to travel.

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Council leader thanks charities for supporting town through Covid

Healthwatch Reading was one of the organisations praised for helping vulnerable people during lockdown.

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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.

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PM tells nation: 'Lose weight & get on your bike'

Bike repair vouchers are up for grabs along with new apps to help people slim down, under a major public health drive launched by prime minister Boris Johnson.

Could you be our next advocacy manager?

We're recruiting for a person who can help give a voice to the most vulnerable people in our community.

29 September 2020

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Jasmine House Nursing Home 'requires improvement'

Safety and leadership concerns remain at the Reading home for older people, according to the Care Quality Commission.

24 September 2020

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Covid board quizzed over impact on Reading

Healthwatch Reading and other charities spoke up about the impact of the pandemic on marginalised people in our town.

24 September 2020

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Coronavirus Newsletter: Issue 9

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