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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.

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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.

Advocate praised for 'fighting' on behalf of vulnerable man in financial abuse case

A safeguarding adult review has higlighted the importance of vulnerable people getting indpendent advocacy - like that provided by Reading Voice, the advocacy service at Healthwatch Reading.

8 September 2019

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Who is to control NHS spending in Reading?

The public will be consulted about proposals to merge three GP-led groups that hold the NHS purse for Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

6 September 2019

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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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Reading people urged to protect themselves from flu this winter

Find out if you're eligible for a free flu jab and where you can get one in Reading

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People Matter Support Services put into special measures

The Reading home care agency's rating has been downgraded by the Care Quality Commission following latest checks.

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Find out what Reading's primary care networks have got planned

The six local primary care networks have lots of ideas for transforming patient care.

Latest reports and publications

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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...

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Student Guide to Local Services

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

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Reserves Policy

18 September 2019

Our latest Reserves Policy