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'Don't put off contacting your GP about serious symptoms'

Doctors are worried that people are avoiding making appointments for symptoms that need to be checked sooner rather than later.

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How have your activity levels changed during lockdown?

Get Berkshire Active is asking people to complete an online survey by 13 May 2020.

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Radio talks and helplines give health advice to Nepalese community in Reading

Macmillan is reaching out to ensure local people can get information they need at this time.

Coronavirus Newsletter: Issue 5

Latest updates and guidance on Covid-19 for Reading people.

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Counting the loss of life in Reading with Covid-19

An accurate picture of the number of people who have sadly lost their lives so far during the pandemic, is obscured by data issues.

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Services turn to hotels and equipment to manage out-of-hospital care during Covid-19 pandemic

The NHS and local authority in Reading are using various strategies to keep pressure off hospitals and protect vulnerable people.

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Local guide to NHS & care services at this time

Find out about changes to Reading NHS and wellbeing services during the pandemic, in this handy one-page guide, complete with contact details.

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We've delivered prescriptions to more than 250 people in the first month of lockdown

Our staff, supported hugely by local volunteers, continue to support vulnerable or self-isolating people.

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'Don't avoid A&E if you are seriously unwell'

The chief executive of Reading's Royal Berkshire Hospital has spoken out after a drop in A&E visits, explaining steps they have taken to protect patients.

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PPE shortfall prompts council to speak out

Reading Borough Council has criticised the lack of clarity over the national supply of PPE but has praised local orgainsations for their donations of equipment.

Coping Guide

Advice for families on coping with lockdown

A short guide has been produced locally, covering everything from explaining coronavirus to children, to keeping kids busy and looking after your own wellbeing as a parent.

Architect drawings of St Pauls development

Plans unveiled for modern 3-storey health centre as part of church re-development in Whitley

Local people can now comment on the plans, which have been published on Reading Borough Council's planning portal.

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