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'Advocacy should be on 'opt-out' basis for detained patients'
The Care Quality Commisison has made the call after finding patients under the Mental Health Act have faced greater challenges during the pandemic.
10 December 2020
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Chatham Street Surgery makes improvements
The Reading surgery was inspected remotely under a Covid-safe inspection.
10 December 2020
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'Pandemic pushes NHS dentistry to crisis point'
A new report from Healthwatch England includes the case study of a Berkshire patient.
8 December 2020
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Home care agency 'fails to make improvements'
Devana Care in Reading was inspected by the Care Quality Commission in October.
8 December 2020
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How to request an advocate for a parent in a child protection case
This guide is for social workers who are seeking independent advocates to support parents in Reading whose children are subject to child protection processes.
8 December 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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