Scarlet Fever and Group A Strep
The Royal Berkshire NHS Trust has published an update on scarlet fever and Group A streptococci (aka Strep A) which follows below....
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Dec 5, 2022
Strep A - all you need know
The recent media coverage of serious Group A Strep infections (GAS) can be worrisome. Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria....
Dec 2, 2022
Latest on NHS nurse strike action and impact locally
The latest Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust statement about nurse strike action and Healthwatch call to action. The latest statement...
Dec 1, 2022
Accessing mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need. Members of the...
Nov 30, 2022
Cost of living support
The cost of living (increasing food, fuel and energy prices) is an increasing issue for locals. There are those who have never struggled...
Nov 24, 2022
What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?
For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee,...
Nov 21, 2022
Information on the six-week postnatal check for new mums
What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the...
Nov 14, 2022
It’s Self Care Week; Exercise Self Care for LifeNews – 14 November 2022Practising self-care is som
Practising self-care is something we all need to do every day. For ourselves, our families and the NHS. National Self Care Week is a...
Nov 11, 2022
Cancer care delays - the national and local picture
Data released by the NHS indicates that people are waiting longer for cancer support. We share local data and look at what Healthwatch...
Nov 10, 2022
Nurse strike action and what this means for you
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust issues statement about nurse strike action 300,000 nurses across the country voted in favour of...
Nov 1, 2022
November Update: Covid-19 vaccine programme across Wokingham Borough
Wokingham Borough covid vaccine centre is now located at the Shuters Café (in the basement of Wokingham Borough’s Shute End offices) with...
Oct 16, 2022
What to expect when waiting for care
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular,...
Oct 12, 2022
Urgent call for blood donations; levels critically low
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has declared its first ever amber alert as supplies drop to a critically low level. Read how you can...
Sep 19, 2022
Berkshire West Breathing Space
A new facility that offers help and support for local residents of Wokingham Borough who experience mental distress has opened in central...
Sep 18, 2022
Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you
The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be...
Aug 18, 2022
How can your pharmacy help you?
Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you and...
Aug 3, 2022
What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?
Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine. A small number of...
Jul 13, 2022
Registering with a GP: understanding your rights
Many people across the UK have experienced problems registering with a GP. We explain more about your rights and what do to if you are...
Jul 3, 2022
A guide to the latest NHS reforms and what it's means for you
What is happening on July 1? More than 100 NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) will be abolished and replaced with 42 integrated...
Jun 22, 2022
How to communicate better with people who are deaf or with hearing loss
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some...
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