Become a governor to have a say over ambulance services
South Central Ambulance Service is seeking members of the public to become governors who will play a role in shaping future services.
22 July 2019
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Councillor praises our role as a 'critical friend'
The lead member for adult social care praised our role in standing up for local people, at our annual general meeting on 16 July 2019.
22 July 2019
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Life Care residential home rated 'inadequate' after inspection
The Care Quality Commission has publishd a report raising concerns about residents' care and wellbeing and leadership of the Reading care home.
22 July 2019
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River View care home 'needs to improve care and safety' of residents
A follow-up inspection shows that the Reading care home has made some improvements, but is yet to consistently deliver good care.
19 July 2019
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Moorlands Rest Home rated 'good'
An inspection report was published on 2 July 2019, following checks on the home in June.
19 July 2019
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People with dementia miss out on care reviews
Healthwatch England has called for improvements after it reviewed feedback from 700 people and data from 97 councils.
19 July 2019
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Six primary care networks launched in Reading
GP surgeries are working more closely together to spend new government funding to employ physios, pharmacists and social prescribers to improve patient care.
8 July 2019
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It's official: Circuit Lane is now a 'good' surgery
The Care Quality Commission checked the quality and safety of the Southcote GP surgery during a full inspection in April 2019.
1 July 2019
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Mental health care 'needs urgent improvement'
People have spoken out about the current state of local NHS services, in a survey jointly carried out by Healthwatch in Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
30 June 2019
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NHS Long Term Plan Public Engagement
More than 1240 people shared their views with local Healthwatch in Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire to help us inform decision-makers on the public's top priorities for the NHS.
27 June 2019
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Our Annual Report 2018-19
Read how we gave a voice to local people during 2018-19 and find out what we have planned for the coming year.
27 June 2019
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Mental health focus group
We met with people who access support from the mental health charity Berkshire West Your Way, to find out what they think of local services and what they would change.
25 June 2019
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