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Health information and advice during the festive season, from pharmacy opening times to adult safeguarding concerns, can be found here.

We've created this webpage to offer up-to-date information on local services Christmas opening times, information and support....

Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111 , the NHS has announced today. The...

Residents across Wokingham Borough and communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s...

Another May bank holiday is nearly upon us which means some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed, and the opening hours of other...

There is just one pharmacy open across the borough this coming Bank Holiday Monday. The details are correct at the time of publishing but...

Today the cost of an NHS prescription will increase to nearly £10, rising from £9.65 to £9.90 per item in England. A 12-month...

For some, particularly older people and those with a weakened immune system, COVID-19 can still be very dangerous and even...

Measles cases have risen across the UK. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. What is...

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables local pharmacies across Wokingham Borough to treat some common conditions with prescription-only...

Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. Our...

If you missed our Advisory Group meeting in public at the start of February, you can now listen to the replay and view the presentation,...

We’re delighted to be hosting our very first coffee morning for all residents across the borough next Tuesday. It’s your chance to pop by...

From today patients across Wokingham Borough will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at high street pharmacies across...

Here at Healthwatch Wokingham Borough we want everyone living and working in the borough to get the health services they need. Most...

Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why...

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in...

The Christmas holiday is nearly upon us, and we'd like to remind everyone to make sure their medicine cabinets are stocked up, and repeat...

With just two weeks until online bookings for COVID and flu vaccines close, the NHS is urging anyone still eligible for these vaccines to...

Many people who provide unpaid care across Wokingham Borough and beyond are unaware of their rights so we've put together information...