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Teenagers urged to get Covid vaccine
The appeal comes as young people return to school, college and university this month.
31 August 2021
News
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How to get your Covid vaccine in Reading
Reading people can get vaccinated at a variety of venues, including the Broad Street Mall.
27 August 2021
Advice and Information
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More evidence emerges on GP phone access
A national survey gives results for each surgery and follows a recent Healthwatch Reading report.
26 August 2021
News
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Patient transport system set to be improved
NHS England has proposed national eligibility critieria to ensure there is fairness over who can get help with transport to or from hospital.
6 August 2021
News
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Mental health care waiting times proposed
People could be seen within guaranteed timeframes under plans out for consultation.
4 August 2021
News
Our August 2021 Newsletter
Read news about local health & social care services and find out about our work.
4 August 2021
Report
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Inquiry launched into adult social care decisions
A national body wants to hear from adults who have challenged decisions made by councils.
4 August 2021
News
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Staff shortages affect local hospice
The Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading has stopped taking new inpatients while it tries to recruit nursing staff.
4 August 2021
News
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Government asks dentists to improve information about their services
Dentists have been asked to check that they are accurately describing if they can take on new NHS patients.
28 July 2021
News
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Public get more time over GP data sharing
The government has paused a launch date after Healthwatch England and others raised concerns.
26 July 2021
News
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Impact of Covid revealed for Reading care homes
The number of lives lost at each old-age care home has been made public for the first time.
26 July 2021
News
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Free NHS prescription age could go up to 66
The Department of Health is running a public consultation on the plans until 2 September.
22 July 2021
News