List of cough, cold and flu medicines recalled
Following a review by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), all medicines containing cough suppressant...
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Mar 9, 2023
Junior doctors strike action 13 - 16 March and what this means for Wokingham Borough residents
From Monday 13th March until Thursday 16th March junior doctors, across England, will be taking industrial action for 72-hours starting...
Mar 7, 2023
NHS 111 - Healthwatch England's call for action
From 1 December 2020, the NHS introduced a new system called NHS 111 First. Find out what we’re calling for to ensure the service works...
Feb 27, 2023
We’re conducting an Enter & View this week at Wokingham Medical Centre
We want your feedback (the good or the bad) if you're a patient of the medical centre. We’re asking all patients of Wokingham Medical...
Feb 27, 2023
Public Meeting: Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Partnership
Wednesday 1st March: All members of the the public invited. The Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) is a group of organisations which plan...
Feb 13, 2023
Feb 2023: Latest local NHS dental updates
We've been keeping in regular contact with NHS England South East Dental to ensure we have the latest information on dentistry for...
Jan 31, 2023
Lloyds Pharmacy closing all 237 of its outlets in Sainsbury’s supermarkets
Lloyds Pharmacy at Sainsbury's Winnersh now closed There has been a mixed reaction from residents across Wokingham Borough as Lloyds...
Jan 30, 2023
Cost of living crisis - what help is there locally?
Times are very tough for people so if you're struggling there is a lot of support across Wokingham Borough. Wokingham Borough Council has...
Jan 26, 2023
Prevention is the best medicine - what to expect from your smear test
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...
Jan 10, 2023
NHS tells patients to seek emergency care as needed during latest industrial action
NHS 111 Patient care Urgent and emergency care Winter news and guidance The NHS is asking patients to seek emergency care if they need to...
Jan 5, 2023
Top tips to get the most out of your GP
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out...
Jan 4, 2023
Saving money on prescriptions with a pre-payment certificate
With prescriptions costing £9.45 each, a pre-payment certificate can help you save money MoneySavingExpert.com has recently obtained data...
Jan 3, 2023
Back to school advice: high levels of flu, Covid-19 and scarlet fever
As pupils and students return to school following the Christmas break, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding us all that...
Dec 23, 2022
SCAS thanks staff, volunteers and public as critical incident stood down
At lunch time today, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) was able to stand down the Critical Incident status....
Dec 20, 2022
Long waits due to high demand at Royal Berkshire Hospital's Emergency Department
Royal Berkshire NHS Trust's latest statement on high demand currently experienced at the Emergency Department as of 20th December 2022:...
Dec 19, 2022
Pharmacy opening times this festive season (2022-2023)
Do you know your local pharmacy opening times over the Christmas and New Year period? Don't get caught out; pharmacy opening hours won’t...
Dec 19, 2022
Looking after your mental health
Advice, information, local and national support services that can help you, your loved ones or those you care for, prioritise mental...
Dec 14, 2022
Christmas and New Year opening hours
We will be closed over the Christmas period from Friday 23rd December until Tuesday 3rd January (inclusive). During this time we will not...
Dec 14, 2022
Union urged to clarify that life preserving care will be maintained during strike action
Following reports that life-saving cancer care could be affected by strike action. Healthwatch England have written to the RCN asking for...
Dec 12, 2022
Healthwatch England's position on maternity care
Recent reports highlight consistent failures in maternity care. Find out what we're calling for to help people get the right care and...
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