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Reading faces lull in Covid vaccine supplies

Vaccine progress was discussed at the Reading Health and Wellbeing Board on 22 January.

22 January 2021

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All GP surgeries have now launched vaccine hubs

As of 16 January 2021, Reading's five neighbourhood vaccinations had been launched.

20 January 2021

Sobering Covid figures for Reading

Nearly 20 per cent of Reading's entire coronavirus cases have occurred since the start of 2021.

19 January 2021

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Reading residents share views on vaccine jabs

Local people who've had their vaccine have praised well-run clinics but there are still concerns from people who haven't yet been contacted.

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Our service during 'Lockdown 3'

Our Reading Voice advocacy service is still taking referrals and the Healthwatch Reading team will work through the latest lockdown.

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Reading people now in third national lockdown

Our streets will be mainly empty again until at least mid-February as the NHS tries to cope with more cases while also trying to vaccinate at-risk people.

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RBH postpones non-urgent operations

The hospital has had to take action to cope with an increasing number of Covid patients.

30 December 2020

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Reading surgeries begin Covid vaccinations

Lots of different factors will determine when you will get your coronavirus vaccine.

23 December 2020

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Getting your views via Zoom

We're holding online focus groups to gather feedback on a new health & wellbeing strategy

17 December 2020

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Tilehurst Village Surgery leads the way on Covid vaccinations in our town

The surgery was the first in Reading to give the Covid-19 vaccination.

17 December 2020

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Who should take charge of planning and funding our health care?

NHS England wants integrated care systems to take over the role of clinical commissioning groups - have your say on its plans.

15 December 2020

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'Advocacy should be on 'opt-out' basis for detained patients'

The Care Quality Commisison has made the call after finding patients under the Mental Health Act have faced greater challenges during the pandemic.

10 December 2020

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