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What matters to you: survey results
Our latest survey is closed and the results are in. A big thank you to everyone across Wokingham Borough who completed our What Matters...
Apr 24, 2024

Spring 2024 Covid vaccination programme launches
For some, particularly older people and those with a weakened immune system, COVID-19 can still be very dangerous and even...
Apr 15, 2024


Learn more about the measles as cases rise across the UK
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...
Apr 4, 2024


What is Pharmacy First and how can it help me?
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables local pharmacies across Wokingham Borough to treat some common conditions with prescription-only...
Apr 2, 2024


NHS dental fees rise as of today
NHS dental fees will go up by four per cent from 1 April. This is even though last year patients were faced with the steep increase of...
Apr 1, 2024

Easter pharmacy opening times
Make sure your medicine cabinet is well-stocked for Easter weekend! You can help ease the pressure on local health services by making...
Mar 22, 2024


Join us at our Healthwatch Connect coffee mornings
After the launch of our first Healthwatch Connect coffee morning in February, we're delighted to announce our next coffee morning dates...
Mar 12, 2024


What patients want: a vision for the NHS in 2030 - report from Healthwatch England
Our national body Healthwatch England has used the experiences of care from over 10 million people across the UK (including residents in...
Mar 6, 2024


Celebrate International Women's Day 2024 with your Healthwatch team
You're invited to come and celebrate International Women's Day at Radstock Community Centre with us on Friday 8 March from 11am. This...
Mar 4, 2024

What health and social care projects matter to you most for the coming year?
The team will shortly create a work plan for the coming year (April 2024 - March 2025). We want your help deciding what project areas we...
Feb 26, 2024


Catch up on our February Advisory Group meeting; recording now available
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,...
Feb 19, 2024


Healthwatch Connect - advice and support coffee morning launches
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...
Feb 14, 2024


Today pharmacies begin to treat people for 7 common conditions
From today patients across Wokingham Borough will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at high street pharmacies across...
Jan 31, 2024

Healthwatch Advisory Group meeting in public – Tuesday 6 February 2024
Everyone is welcome to attend our Advisory Group meeting in public which is being delivered online (Teams) and in-person at Wokingham...
Jan 26, 2024


Local healthcare information available in different languages
Here at Healthwatch Wokingham Borough we want everyone living and working in the borough to get the health services they need. Most...
Jan 15, 2024


What to expect from your cervical screening/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 9, 2024

Local pharmacy Christmas opening hours
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...
Dec 11, 2023


Thurs 7th Dec: Online event about GP services
Everyone is welcome to join us, Healthwatch Reading and Healthwatch West Berkshire at our online event. For more information about this...
Dec 4, 2023


Online bookings for winter jabs close in two weeks
With just two weeks until online bookings for COVID and flu vaccines close, the NHS is urging anyone still eligible for these vaccines to...
Dec 1, 2023


Online survey now live for locals to complete on local GP services
Three Healthwatch have joined forces after hearing locally, across different communities in Wokingham Borough, Reading and West...
Nov 29, 2023
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