Photo of person on video call
Trending topics on our helpline
We reveal the top queries we've received from local people during the month of September.
2 October 2021
News
Photo of Breathing Space location
Reading gets new mental health service
Breathing Space is located in a building in Friar Street, central Reading.
2 October 2021
News
GP consulting with a patient
Spotlight on face-to-face GP appointments
Find out latest local statistics and how surgeries are reacting to concerns shared by local people with Healthwatch Reading.
1 October 2021
News
Photo of Healthwatch Reading with students at Freshers Fair 2021
Students get our help to navigate local services
Our team has been sharing our Student Health Guide with 'Freshers' arriving in Reading.
1 October 2021
News
A graphic of a magnifying glass
Latest quality ratings for Reading services
Find out how well health or social care services in Reading are doing from latest inspections.
1 October 2021
News
Photo of Milman Rd Surgery
Surgery takes action after patients speak out
Milman and Kennet Surgery increased receptionists at busy times after we collected your stories about GP phone access in a Reading-wide survey.
29 September 2021
News
Photo of school students from Unsplash
Covid vaccine roll-out begins for 12-15-year-olds
The Berkshire School-aged Immunisations Team will visit schools to give vaccines.
28 September 2021
News
Photo of lorry from freepik
Local flu jabs held up by lorry driver shortage
GP surgeries have appealed for people to be understanding about circumstances beyond their control.
24 September 2021
News
Photo of flu jab
Your guide to NHS flu vaccinations
Check if you're eligible for a free flu vaccine and where you can get it.
22 September 2021
Advice and Information
Photo of University of Reading sign
Student Health & Wellbeing Guide
Welcome to Reading! Get the best out of your time at University of Reading or Reading College, by keeping well and knowing where to go if illness or stress strikes.
14 September 2021
Advice and Information
Photo of Covid vaccine vial
Reading GP surgery finds anti-vax leaflets left in waiting room
The surgery is warning patients that the information about Covid vaccines in the leaflets is misleading and it has informed police.
10 September 2021
News
Reading walk-in centre
Have your say to inform future of walk-in centre
Share your experiences on a possible closure of the walk-in service and where you want same-day help from in the future.
8 September 2021
News