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Which doctor's surgery in Reading has the most satisfied patients?

Find out how patients have scored Reading's 22 surgeries in the latest public survey run by Ipsos Mori.

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Life Care residential home rated 'inadequate' after inspection

The Care Quality Commission has publishd a report raising concerns about residents' care and wellbeing and leadership of the Reading care home.

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Our Annual Report 2018-19

Read how we gave a voice to local people during 2018-19 and find out what we have planned for the coming year.

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Calls to improve oral health care of people living in residential homes

Nearly half of care homes do not train staff on looking after residents' oral health needs, according to the national body that inspects NHS and social care services.

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Two-thirds of college and university students in Reading say stress is their top health issue

More than 170 first-year students at the town’s college and university completed our survey.

15 February 2019

More than 200 people reveal what it's like to live in Reading care homes for older people

The views of older people living in 14 Reading care homes on all aspects of their daily lives and wellbeing, have been revealed in a report and video published by Healthwatch Reading.

18 January 2019

Reading Voice are recruiting!

Reading Voice the advocacy arm of Healthwatch Reading are looking to recruit qualified Care Act Advocates.

Another rebrand for Berkshire decision-makers

The names have changed but the aim is still the same: better, joined up health and care for local people.

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Have your say on latest issues in Reading

Have your say on active living and the link between transport and health, in two public consultations being run by Reading Borough Council.

Latest reports and publications

NHS Long Term Plan Public Engagement

More than 1240 people shared their views with local Healthwatch in...

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Our Annual Report 2018-19

Read how we gave a voice to local people during 2018-19 and find out...

Mental health focus group

We met with people who access support from the mental health charity...

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Whitley focus group

What does it take to design a healthy neighbourhood? We met with...