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Six primary care networks launched in Reading
GP surgeries are working more closely together to spend new government funding to employ physios, pharmacists and social prescribers to improve patient care.
8 July 2019
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It's official: Circuit Lane is now a 'good' surgery
The Care Quality Commission checked the quality and safety of the Southcote GP surgery during a full inspection in April 2019.
1 July 2019
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Mental health care 'needs urgent improvement'
People have spoken out about the current state of local NHS services, in a survey jointly carried out by Healthwatch in Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
30 June 2019
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NHS Long Term Plan Public Engagement
More than 1240 people shared their views with local Healthwatch in Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire to help us inform decision-makers on the public's top priorities for the NHS.
27 June 2019
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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.
27 June 2019
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Mental health focus group
We met with people who access support from the mental health charity Berkshire West Your Way, to find out what they think of local services and what they would change.
25 June 2019
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Whitley focus group
What does it take to design a healthy neighbourhood? We met with patient particpation group memebers in South Reading to find out.
25 June 2019
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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.
24 June 2019
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Berkshire Independent Hospital receives 'good' rating for surgery
The hospital was inspected by the Care Quality Commission during an unannounced visit.
22 June 2019
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Northcourt Lodge gets a 'good' rating
People living at the Reading nursing home said staff were caring and kind, when inspectors visited.
20 June 2019
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Where can students find mental health advice?
A local sixth form student curated this guide of five resources that can help young people with their mental wellbeing, during work experience with Healthwatch Reading.
20 June 2019
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Two local home care agencies 'must improve'
The Care Quality Commission has published details of its recent inspections of Sylviancare, and Top Class Quality Services, in Reading.
19 June 2019
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