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Find out what's on during December

Get involved, connect with others and have fun at a range of free events with a Christmas theme this month.

29 November 2019

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Calling all college and university students in Reading!

Take part in our wellbeing survey for a chance to win a £50 voucher.

31 October 2019

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'Rules on charging overseas people for NHS treatment are complex and unclear'

Healthwatch Reading is speaking out after it was revealed the Royal Berkshire Hospital has charged overseas patients £3,691,000 since 2016.

24 October 2019

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Your concerns on patient transport prompt NHS chief to take action

The chief executive of NHS England has announced a national review of patient transport services after people revealed problems to local Healthwatch and national charities.

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Three cheers for our health guide!

First-year students at the University of Reading have given our new health & wellbeing guide a big thumbs up.

Reading University students

Student Guide to Local Services

We have created a pocket-size guide to help students in Reading find GPs, mental health support, the sexual health clinic and more. Feel free to print, hand out or keep.

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Healthwatch remains neutral ahead of Election

As a statutory body, Healthwatch Reading follows regulations which require it to be impartial in the run-up to the 12 December 2019 Eeneral Election.

29 November 2019

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Jasmine House Nursing Home 'in breach of care regulations'

The Care Quality Commission says the home is not meeting its obligations around person-centred and safe care.

26 November 2019

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Could you become a 'Shared Lives Carer'?

More Shared Lives Carers are needed in Reading to offer vulnerable older people a place in your home and family life on a full, part-time or short-break basis.

25 November 2019

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Our October 2019 Quarterly Newsletter

18 October 2019

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Reading Primary Care Network Update

Find out what each of the six primary care networks across Reading...

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Delivering Better Births

Around 1,400 women across Berkshire West, Oxfordshire and Buckingham...

Reading University students

Student Guide to Local Services

We have created a pocket-size guide to help students in Reading find...