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Coronavirus symptoms now include an altered sense of smell or taste
The government has updated its guidance on symptoms and also expanded the testing scheme.
20 May 2020
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'Inadequate' Reading care home avoids any enforcement action by inspection body
The Care Quality Commission says it's not using its full powers against the Life Care home in Reading, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
20 May 2020
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Latest service update on Reading charities
Local charities are using innovative methods to reach people who need help at this time.
19 May 2020
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Coronavirus Newsletter: Issue 7
Latest updates and guidance on Covid-19 for Reading people.
7 May 2020
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Data shows higher Covid-19 risk to BAME people
Calculations by the Office for National Statistics could have serious implications for Reading's diverse population.
7 May 2020
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Hospital launches online A&E checker
The Royal Berkshire Hospital says people can get quick, trusted answers on whether they need to visit its emergency department for their symptoms.
7 May 2020
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Drive-through baby vaccination clinic offered by Caversham GPs
Balmore Park Surgery is offering a special drive-through or walk-in service to help alleviate parents' concerns about visiting their doctor during the Covid-19 pandemic.
6 May 2020
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Covid-19 testing centre opens in Oxfordshire
Eligible Reading people now have a closer open to travel to under the expansion of govenrment regional testing centres.
5 May 2020
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What is domestic abuse and how can you get support?
If you are experiencing, or feel at risk of, domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.
4 May 2020
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Coronavirus Newsletter: Issue 6
Latest updates and guidance on Covid-19 for Reading people.
1 May 2020
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Reading loses lives to Covid-19 at faster rate than neighbouring areas
The sad impact of the pandemic on our borough is shown by latest figures out from the Office for National Statistics.
1 May 2020
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Residents express thanks for deliveries
Healthwatch Reading has received lovely messages from housebound people who've been helped to get their prescriptions by our staff and volunteers.
30 April 2020
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