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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
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Cancer patient urges others to use the NHS
Jackie features in a You Tube video talking about her experience of using the Royal Berkshire Hospital during the pandemic.
9 November 2020
News
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Yew Tree Lodge rated as 'requires improvement'
Inspectors found improvements had not been made since the last inspection.
6 November 2020
News
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Nation goes into 'Lockdown 2'
Reading joins the rest of England in facing restrictions for a four-week lockdown.
5 November 2020
News
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How the NHS Volunteers Scheme can help you
The scheme can get shopping, prescriptions or even a friendly phone call to vulnerable people during the pandemic.
3 November 2020
Advice and Information
Our November 2020 Newsletter
Read Healthwatch Reading's monthly newsletter.
1 November 2020
Report
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Reading Council rejects government edict on 'Covid care homes'
Covid-positive patients should not be discharged from hospital into designated care homes, says lead councillor.
29 October 2020
News
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Upcoming meetings in November
Members of the public can observe or ask questions at these meetings about health or social care issues in Reading.
29 October 2020
News
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About our Reading Voice service
Find out about the advocacy support that our charity can give to local people.
29 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Advocates warn of human rights breaches
More than 400 independent advocates were surveyed about how Covid has affected their clients.
27 October 2020
News