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Apr 3, 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 1, 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...
Mar 31, 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...
Mar 21, 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 12, 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 6, 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 4, 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...
Feb 26, 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 19, 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 13, 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...
Jan 31, 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 26, 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 15, 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 9, 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...
Dec 11, 2023
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 4, 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 1, 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...
Nov 29, 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 21, 2023
Online event (Wed 29th Nov @7pm): Share your views on local GP surgeries and services
If you've missed any of our face-to-face events recently, you can now join the team as we jointly host an online event with Healthwatch...
Nov 17, 2023
Get the contraceptive pill free at your local pharmacy from December!
Women across Wokingham Borough will be able to get a first prescription of the contraceptive pill and repeat orders without having to see...
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