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Healthwatch Reading launches prescription delivery scheme to vulnerable, local people

We are coordinating a scheme to use our DBS-checked staff, and vetted volunteers, to get medicines to vulnerable people.

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Royal Berks gears up to cope with virus cases

Our town’s main hospital is putting in place the next phase of its action plan.

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Over-stretched pharmacies get permission to close for rest breaks

Healthwatch Reading spoke to Pharmacy Thames Valley on 24 March 2020 for an update on how to use local pharmacies.

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Royal Berkshire Hospital changes visiting rules

The hospital says it has had to make a 'difficult decision' about visits by families and friends to see inpatients.

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Changes to our service due to coronavirus

Find out how we aim to continue our service through the coronavirus crisis.

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Meet Reading's pioneering social prescribers

We were delighted to recently meet Diane (pictured left) and Charlie, right, to hear about their job-sharing role.

31 January 2020

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Reading count of Covid-19 cases

Find out latest numbers in our town from Public Health England

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Quick quide to help, support & advice on virus

We've collated a list of official sources of advice, support and practical help.

Reading hub launched to help community cope

The hub will run a helpline for vulnerable people and coordinate offers of support from volunteers or businesses during the coronavirus crisis.

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