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Over-50s asked for views on online access to GPs
South Reading Patient Voice is running the survey.
6 December 2020
News
Reading Mencap Carers Card
Family carers get help to beat the queues
Reading Mencap has produced a card that carers can use to ask shops and pharmacies for priority access.
4 December 2020
News
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Have your say on health and wellbeing strategy
Take part in a survey for your chance to win £100 in shopping vouchers.
4 December 2020
News
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Health of asylum seekers placed in Reading during the pandemic
We spoke with 43 asylum seekers or refugees placed in Reading by the Home Office as part of the government's pandemic response.
4 December 2020
Report
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Reading placed into Tier 2 of latest local controls
The new tiers come into effect from Wednesday 2 December in what the government says is a 'strengthened' system to keep on top of coronavirus before vaccines come in.
26 November 2020
News
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We're here to help you register with a GP
Healthwatch Reading is backing a local NHS campaign to help people sign up with a local GP, whatever your circumstances.
26 November 2020
News
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River View moves out of special measures
The Care Quality Commission has published findings of its latest inspection of the care home.
20 November 2020
News
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How to make an IMHA referral
This guide is for mental health nurses and other staff who are referring people for Independent Mental Health Advocacy to our Reading Voice service.
12 November 2020
Advice and Information
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How to make a Care Act Advocacy referral
This guide is for social workers or other staff making referrals to our Reading Voice advocacy service.
12 November 2020
Advice and Information
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Blood tests back at Royal Berks
The phlebotomy clinic is now by appointment only, rather than turn up and wait.
12 November 2020
News
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Families left 'out of pocket' by funding mistakes
The Health Ombudsman says there are lessons to learn from complaints it has received about NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.
10 November 2020
News
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Review finds 'inhumane' use of restraint, seclusion and segregration
People with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs have been let down by the system, the review shows.
10 November 2020
News