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Public urged to report medicine side-effects

Posted 28/11/2017

The national drug safety body, the MHRA, uses the information it gets from the public to check medicines are safe to use.

Are older people receiving the care and support they need?

Posted 28/11/2017

Tell us your stories to help Healthwatch England campaign for better social care.

Orthodontic services survey

Posted 21/11/2017

Are you or someone you care for receiving NHS orthodontic treatment? If so then NHS England would like to hear about your experience of the service.

A special service of remembrance

Posted 17/11/2017

Families who have experienced losing their babies either before or shortly after birth are being invited to a special remembrance service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) on Sunday 3 December 2017.

Medicare dental surgery on Oxford Road makes required improvements

Posted 16/11/2017

Inspectors had asked the service to improve recruitment procedures and to translate some patient records into English.

Report reveals which Reading residents find it the most difficult to access a pharmacy

Posted 14/11/2017

People living in Whitley and some other wards are not within 15 minutes walking distance of a pharmacy, according to a draft report out for consultation.

Events on for local people during November

Posted 30/10/2017

The events include a chance for local people to have their say about cancer care, attend Healthwatch Reading’s board meeting, or find out about carer’s rights.

Read our latest ‘news by numbers’ digest

Posted 30/10/2017

The summary gives a snapshot of issues discussed at the Reading Health and Wellbeing Board on 6 October 2017.

Our team report for the past month

Posted 30/10/2017

Find out the highlights of Healthwatch Reading’s activities during the month of October 2017.

Creative Support Reading rated ‘good’ for home care provided to range of clients

Posted 22/10/2017

The Care Quality Commission inspected the service after it took over care of older people at four new locations.

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Understanding Dementia Course

Apr 21 all-day

The Jamaica Society & Friends Reading has organised an event for its members, to help local people understand dementia. Non-members of the society are also welcome to attend the event, for a £10 cost, payable[...]

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