Our May 2021 Newsletter
Read news about local health & social care services and find out about our work.
5 May 2021
Report
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NHS continues to make progress in vaccinating Reading people
More than 23,000 people have had their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
30 April 2021
News
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Happier and Healthier Berkshire focus group reports
We held discussions with students and ethnic minority people to help inform a new health and wellbeing strategy.
30 April 2021
Report
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More than 300 people share their views on phoning local GP surgeries
Your responses to our survey show you feel strongly about this issue.
30 April 2021
News
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Royal Berkshire Hospital seeks governors
Governors appoint key staff and give public input over the running of hospital services.
30 April 2021
News
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Getting help for Long Covid
This article aims to help Reading people understand where they can get help for long-lasting symptoms of coronavirus.
30 April 2021
Advice and Information
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'Talking about dying is more important than ever'
The Dying Matters campaign will run a national awareness week from 10-16 May 2021.
29 April 2021
News
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Dementia Action Week takes place 17-23 May
Find out where you can support if you or your family are affected by dementia.
29 April 2021
News
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Closure of GP clinic approved
Longbarn Lane Surgery is closing its Southcote clinic from 1 July 2021.
28 April 2021
News
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Government seeks views on making Covid vaccines compulsory for care home staff
Have your say in a public consultation.
28 April 2021
News
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Latest quality ratings for Reading services
Find out what the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has said about local services following recent inspection visits.
25 April 2021
News
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Reading people can now pick up quick Covid home testing kits from local pharmacies
From April 9, the government is making lateral flow tests available for free so people with no symptoms can regularly check if they have Covid-19.
9 April 2021
News