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Oct 22, 2023
Local input wanted for the long-term vision of Wokingham Borough
Organisations (including Healthwatch) and community groups from Wokingham Borough are seeking the views of local residents across all...
Oct 17, 2023
In conversation: Dr Amit Sharma on improved GP services
Dr Amit Sharma, GP Partner, Brookside Group Practice, Wokingham talks about how the practice has improved services for all its patients...
Sep 24, 2023
Share your thoughts on local patient transport services
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) is looking to redesign its non-emergency patient...
Sep 19, 2023
How to get your Covid & flu vaccine
This week the NHS opened up bookings for anyone eligible for the Covid vaccine (including carers, over 65’s, pregnant women). You can now...
Sep 18, 2023
Healthwatch launch GP services project in Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire
Three Healthwatch have joined forces after hearing locally, across different communities in Wokingham Borough, Reading and West...
Sep 17, 2023
Improving patient safety and giving patients a voice; Martha's rule introduced
The UK government has confirmed it will introduce ‘Martha’s rule’ to ensure people can quickly access a second opinion in hospital during...
Sep 5, 2023
We're recruiting!
Want to make a difference to how health and social care services are delivered to local people? Interested in a varied role where your...
Aug 22, 2023
Enter and View: Wokingham Medical Centre
The purpose of an Enter and View visit is to collect evidence of what works well and what could be improved to make people’s experiences...
Aug 16, 2023
Our workplan for the year ahead 2023/2024
Healthwatch Wokingham Borough are pleased to share our plans for what we will be working on over the coming months. Our major project...
Aug 16, 2023
Bank Holiday Monday 28 August 2023 - Pharmacy opening times
The pharmacies listed here should be open as shown but this may be subject to change. Please contact the pharmacy before going to check...
Aug 9, 2023
BMA Junior Doctors Industrial Action
The NHS in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West is again preparing for the impact of further industrial action by junior...
Jul 27, 2023
More support for Wokingham residents requiring dental care
A new pilot has started for local people who are most in need of dental care and treatment. We ask that you continue to try your local...
Jul 10, 2023
July NHS strike action; what this means for you
July will become the most disruptive period of NHS industrial action unless there is a breakthrough in staff pay disputes. We've put...
Jun 30, 2023
Left unchecked, why maternal health matters
Healthwatch England (HWE) conducted a review of feedback received about maternity services in 2021/2022. They found that maternity care,...
Jun 26, 2023
Our annual report for 2022-23 is now live
Our Annual Report for 2022-23 is published today and highlights the work of our Healthwatch over the last year. It’s been a busy year of...
Jun 14, 2023
Junior doctors strike, heatwave and hayfever
Junior doctors across Berkshire will be taking industrial action for 72-hours starting today at 7am until 7am Saturday 17 June, due to...
Jun 13, 2023
NHS complaints process is changing on 1st July; what does this mean for you?
Everyone has the right to make a complaint about any aspect of NHS care, treatment or service, and this is written into the NHS...
Jun 8, 2023
Advice for hot weather
With hot weather forecast over the next few days and weather alerts issued locally, it's important to be heat aware, and to be aware of...
Jun 5, 2023
New Chair of Healthwatch England announced
Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed as the new Chair of Healthwatch England, the independent champion for people who use...
May 16, 2023
Find us on the Joy app
We're thrilled to announce that we are now listed on the Joy app. The app enables GPs and other local health and social care...
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