Berkshire Health

getreading

Bracknell man raises fears over medical waste bins being left outside homes

Ken Wilkinson has argued that leaving medical waste outside of homes is unsafe...

getreading

Share your worries and get help through Bracknell's online youth counselling service

Young people can access the service through their computer, phone and tablet...

getreading

What the merger of seven Berkshire CCGs means for patients

The merger will be made official Sunday, April 1....

getreading

Scarlet fever cases double across Reading and surrounding towns

Cases in January across Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire and Bracknell have increased compared to the same period last year...

getreading

Become a volunteer for a new befriending service in East Berkshire

The Alzheimer’s Society has launched a new befriending service in East Berkshire for people living with dementia....

getreading

Earley woman shares her struggle against stammer to help others

Jamila Damani, 25, featured in ITV documentary School for Stammerers...

getreading

New Reading hospital 'off the M4' would solve Royal Berks issues

People have also expressed displeasure over the sale and closure of other NHS sites in Reading...

getreading

Women in Reading risking their lives by skipping smear tests

Women in the town are among the most likely to miss cervical cancer screening checks...

getreading

Free flu vaccines for Berkshire children who have missed theirs

A final round of extra flu clinics for children in Reception to Year 4 have been put in place for those who missed having theirs at school....

getreading

Charity group raises £10k to buy breast scanner for Royal Berkshire Hospital

On January 16,the Rotary Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh presented a cheque for £10,500 to the Royal Berkshire Charity....

getreading

Healthy living courses for people with long term illness in Berkshire

HealthMakers in Berkshire is a completely free NHS service for anyone living with any long term physical health condition...

getreading

The road, school and health plans to help deal with Reading population boom

We look at the transport, health and education plans in place to try to ensure the area can cope with massive new developments...

getreading

Patients praise caring staff as Royal Berkshire Hospital rated Outstanding by CQC

The hospital in Reading was rated 'Good' and 'Outstanding' in most care areas...

getreading

Try Russian martial arts health class in Reading

The classes focus on health and not defence, aiming to provide a healthy body and an open mind....

getreading

Reading hospital needs borrowed zimmer frames and walking sticks back

Have you borrowed a zimmer frame or other walking aid from The Royal Berkshire Hospital that you no longer need?...

getreading

Reading doctors urge people to avoid A&E unless absolutely necessary

Patients are being urged to use a number of other health services before going to A&E...

getreading

How Dry January can save you money and improve your health

Reading Borough Council is encouraging people in Berkshire to give up alcohol in January...

getreading

Arborfield mum honoured for services to people with autism

Carly Jones has been made an MBE for services to women with autism in the New Year's Honours...

getreading

Two hospital charities merge to improve care across Berkshire

Hospital charities merger will concentrate fundraising efforts and make giving easier for patients and well-wishers....

getreading

Workshop to support young people with diabetes in Reading

Royal Berkshire Trust has a diabetes event for young people in Reading...

getreading

Help save a life and give blood in Reading this winter

Reading Voluntary Action offers a chance to give blood at two sessions on December 18...

getreading

Bracknell parents hope miracle twin Teddy will be home in time for Christmas

Ronnie was more than double Teddy's size due to Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome...

getreading

Learn more about living with dementia at event in Wokingham

Wokingham Dementia Awareness Group announce Living with Dementia Event on November 28...

getreading

Bid for prizes to help buy life saving incubators for Royal Berkshire Hospital neonatal ward

Charity Babies in Buscot Support (BIBS) is holding auction to raise funds for the equipment...

getreading

British Heart Foundation offers free CPR training for Reading students

British Heart Foundation and Unite Students have teamed up for a evening of free CPR training for students in Reading, Berkshire...