@hwwestberks.bsky.social
Yesterday we had a great day at 'Support and Resources for All' event!
If you couldn’t make it, you can still have your say.
Fill out our survey for a chance to win a £50 Tesco voucher!
To be entered into the draw, you will need to answer every question.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Supportand...
If you couldn’t make it, you can still have your say.
Fill out our survey for a chance to win a £50 Tesco voucher!
To be entered into the draw, you will need to answer every question.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Supportand...
September 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Yesterday we had a great day at 'Support and Resources for All' event!
If you couldn’t make it, you can still have your say.
Fill out our survey for a chance to win a £50 Tesco voucher!
To be entered into the draw, you will need to answer every question.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Supportand...
If you couldn’t make it, you can still have your say.
Fill out our survey for a chance to win a £50 Tesco voucher!
To be entered into the draw, you will need to answer every question.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Supportand...
Water Safety Matters!
We would like to encourage you to join a free online talk on Wednesday, 20th of August, 6–8pm to learn how to stay safe by the sea and on the water.
For register: membership@scas.nhs.uk
For more information: scas.nhs.uk
#WaterSafety #StaySafe #RNLI #SCAS #FloatToLive
We would like to encourage you to join a free online talk on Wednesday, 20th of August, 6–8pm to learn how to stay safe by the sea and on the water.
For register: membership@scas.nhs.uk
For more information: scas.nhs.uk
#WaterSafety #StaySafe #RNLI #SCAS #FloatToLive
July 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Water Safety Matters!
We would like to encourage you to join a free online talk on Wednesday, 20th of August, 6–8pm to learn how to stay safe by the sea and on the water.
For register: membership@scas.nhs.uk
For more information: scas.nhs.uk
#WaterSafety #StaySafe #RNLI #SCAS #FloatToLive
We would like to encourage you to join a free online talk on Wednesday, 20th of August, 6–8pm to learn how to stay safe by the sea and on the water.
For register: membership@scas.nhs.uk
For more information: scas.nhs.uk
#WaterSafety #StaySafe #RNLI #SCAS #FloatToLive
A YELLOW Heat-Health Alert is in place from 10am on Tuesday 9th of July to 10am on Monday 15th of July 2025 across the South East.
High temperatures may seriously affect health and care services.
Please stay informed and look after each other.
#HeatHealthAlert #Heatwave2025 #HeatSafety
High temperatures may seriously affect health and care services.
Please stay informed and look after each other.
#HeatHealthAlert #Heatwave2025 #HeatSafety
July 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A YELLOW Heat-Health Alert is in place from 10am on Tuesday 9th of July to 10am on Monday 15th of July 2025 across the South East.
High temperatures may seriously affect health and care services.
Please stay informed and look after each other.
#HeatHealthAlert #Heatwave2025 #HeatSafety
High temperatures may seriously affect health and care services.
Please stay informed and look after each other.
#HeatHealthAlert #Heatwave2025 #HeatSafety
Amber Heat Health Alert!
The Met Office and UKHSA have issued it from midday Friday 27th of June to 6pm Tuesday 1st of July.
Let’s stay safe and protect others during this hot spell.
The Met Office and UKHSA have issued it from midday Friday 27th of June to 6pm Tuesday 1st of July.
Let’s stay safe and protect others during this hot spell.
June 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Amber Heat Health Alert!
The Met Office and UKHSA have issued it from midday Friday 27th of June to 6pm Tuesday 1st of July.
Let’s stay safe and protect others during this hot spell.
The Met Office and UKHSA have issued it from midday Friday 27th of June to 6pm Tuesday 1st of July.
Let’s stay safe and protect others during this hot spell.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is running the 2nd round of Women’s Health Research Programme survey and they need your input.
📝 Survey: bit.ly/3I07BNI
🌐 More info: www.rcog.org.uk/womens-healt...
📅 Closes: Sunday 6th July 2025
#WomensHealth #RCOG #HealthResearch #HaveYourSay
📝 Survey: bit.ly/3I07BNI
🌐 More info: www.rcog.org.uk/womens-healt...
📅 Closes: Sunday 6th July 2025
#WomensHealth #RCOG #HealthResearch #HaveYourSay
June 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is running the 2nd round of Women’s Health Research Programme survey and they need your input.
📝 Survey: bit.ly/3I07BNI
🌐 More info: www.rcog.org.uk/womens-healt...
📅 Closes: Sunday 6th July 2025
#WomensHealth #RCOG #HealthResearch #HaveYourSay
📝 Survey: bit.ly/3I07BNI
🌐 More info: www.rcog.org.uk/womens-healt...
📅 Closes: Sunday 6th July 2025
#WomensHealth #RCOG #HealthResearch #HaveYourSay
Yesterday Healthwatch West Berkshire attended 'The Knowledge Event' hosted by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire.
It was a great opportunity to connect with local charities and organisations and learn how Healthwatch West Berkshire can do even more to support our community.
#TheKnowledgeEvent
It was a great opportunity to connect with local charities and organisations and learn how Healthwatch West Berkshire can do even more to support our community.
#TheKnowledgeEvent
June 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Yesterday Healthwatch West Berkshire attended 'The Knowledge Event' hosted by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire.
It was a great opportunity to connect with local charities and organisations and learn how Healthwatch West Berkshire can do even more to support our community.
#TheKnowledgeEvent
It was a great opportunity to connect with local charities and organisations and learn how Healthwatch West Berkshire can do even more to support our community.
#TheKnowledgeEvent
🌡️ A Yellow Heat-Health Alert is in place for the South East from 18th to 22nd of June. Hot weather can be dangerous, especially for older adults and those with health conditions. Stay cool, hydrated and check on vulnerable people: www.nhs.uk/live-well/he... #HeatHealthAlert #WestBerkshire
June 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🌡️ A Yellow Heat-Health Alert is in place for the South East from 18th to 22nd of June. Hot weather can be dangerous, especially for older adults and those with health conditions. Stay cool, hydrated and check on vulnerable people: www.nhs.uk/live-well/he... #HeatHealthAlert #WestBerkshire
Recent changes to the NHS cervical screening programme mean longer intervals 5 years instead of 3 for those without high-risk HPV.
Please learn more at:
eveappeal.org.uk/campaigns/ce...
Please learn more at:
eveappeal.org.uk/campaigns/ce...
June 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Recent changes to the NHS cervical screening programme mean longer intervals 5 years instead of 3 for those without high-risk HPV.
Please learn more at:
eveappeal.org.uk/campaigns/ce...
Please learn more at:
eveappeal.org.uk/campaigns/ce...
🩺 Tell us about your experience with your GP or pharmacy!
Fill in our short survey to help improve local health services and with your permission, you will be entered into a draw to win a Healthwatch mug and a £25 Tesco voucher!
Please click the link below:
👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UW5ELV/
Fill in our short survey to help improve local health services and with your permission, you will be entered into a draw to win a Healthwatch mug and a £25 Tesco voucher!
Please click the link below:
👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UW5ELV/
June 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🩺 Tell us about your experience with your GP or pharmacy!
Fill in our short survey to help improve local health services and with your permission, you will be entered into a draw to win a Healthwatch mug and a £25 Tesco voucher!
Please click the link below:
👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UW5ELV/
Fill in our short survey to help improve local health services and with your permission, you will be entered into a draw to win a Healthwatch mug and a £25 Tesco voucher!
Please click the link below:
👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UW5ELV/
Meet us at #TheKnowledgeEvent on the 25th of June! 📚🔬
Hosted by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire this charitable sector showcase is open to residents, businesses, funders and statutory partners.
Stop by our table to learn more and get involved!
For more details, please visit:
bit.ly/41HWoJ5
Hosted by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire this charitable sector showcase is open to residents, businesses, funders and statutory partners.
Stop by our table to learn more and get involved!
For more details, please visit:
bit.ly/41HWoJ5
June 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Meet us at #TheKnowledgeEvent on the 25th of June! 📚🔬
Hosted by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire this charitable sector showcase is open to residents, businesses, funders and statutory partners.
Stop by our table to learn more and get involved!
For more details, please visit:
bit.ly/41HWoJ5
Hosted by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire this charitable sector showcase is open to residents, businesses, funders and statutory partners.
Stop by our table to learn more and get involved!
For more details, please visit:
bit.ly/41HWoJ5
Join one of the friendly West Berkshire Wellbeing Sessions!
Free or low cost and perfect for beginners or those getting back into activity!
Free or low cost and perfect for beginners or those getting back into activity!
June 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Join one of the friendly West Berkshire Wellbeing Sessions!
Free or low cost and perfect for beginners or those getting back into activity!
Free or low cost and perfect for beginners or those getting back into activity!
Healthwatch West Berkshire is excited to be joining Speen Fete this year!
We would love to hear your thoughts about local health and social care services.
📝 Share your experiences
🎁 Enter our prize draw to win a Healthwatch West Berks mug and a £25 Tesco voucher!
We can’t wait to see you there!
We would love to hear your thoughts about local health and social care services.
📝 Share your experiences
🎁 Enter our prize draw to win a Healthwatch West Berks mug and a £25 Tesco voucher!
We can’t wait to see you there!
May 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Healthwatch West Berkshire is excited to be joining Speen Fete this year!
We would love to hear your thoughts about local health and social care services.
📝 Share your experiences
🎁 Enter our prize draw to win a Healthwatch West Berks mug and a £25 Tesco voucher!
We can’t wait to see you there!
We would love to hear your thoughts about local health and social care services.
📝 Share your experiences
🎁 Enter our prize draw to win a Healthwatch West Berks mug and a £25 Tesco voucher!
We can’t wait to see you there!
🚐 Patient Transport Update
From 1 April 2025, EMED Group now runs non-emergency patient transport in Berkshire. Call 0300 777 3333 to book. Info: emedgroup.co.uk / 0800 622 6199. Existing bookings stay valid. Please share to keep others informed.
From 1 April 2025, EMED Group now runs non-emergency patient transport in Berkshire. Call 0300 777 3333 to book. Info: emedgroup.co.uk / 0800 622 6199. Existing bookings stay valid. Please share to keep others informed.
May 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🚐 Patient Transport Update
From 1 April 2025, EMED Group now runs non-emergency patient transport in Berkshire. Call 0300 777 3333 to book. Info: emedgroup.co.uk / 0800 622 6199. Existing bookings stay valid. Please share to keep others informed.
From 1 April 2025, EMED Group now runs non-emergency patient transport in Berkshire. Call 0300 777 3333 to book. Info: emedgroup.co.uk / 0800 622 6199. Existing bookings stay valid. Please share to keep others informed.
Are you a carer, do you know if you are a carer or think you could be?
Find out more at one of free events during Carers Week 2025 in West Berks!
🎉 West Berkshire Council and Age UK Berkshire are inviting unpaid carers to enjoy a range of free, fun and supportive activities designed just for you!
Find out more at one of free events during Carers Week 2025 in West Berks!
🎉 West Berkshire Council and Age UK Berkshire are inviting unpaid carers to enjoy a range of free, fun and supportive activities designed just for you!
May 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Are you a carer, do you know if you are a carer or think you could be?
Find out more at one of free events during Carers Week 2025 in West Berks!
🎉 West Berkshire Council and Age UK Berkshire are inviting unpaid carers to enjoy a range of free, fun and supportive activities designed just for you!
Find out more at one of free events during Carers Week 2025 in West Berks!
🎉 West Berkshire Council and Age UK Berkshire are inviting unpaid carers to enjoy a range of free, fun and supportive activities designed just for you!
Hello Seniors!
You all are invited by Healthwatch West Berkshire to
‘Talk To Us Event - Health Management in Your Golden Years’
Can’t make it?
We still want to hear from you – please share your feedback here:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GoldenYears/
We would love to see you there!
You all are invited by Healthwatch West Berkshire to
‘Talk To Us Event - Health Management in Your Golden Years’
Can’t make it?
We still want to hear from you – please share your feedback here:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GoldenYears/
We would love to see you there!
May 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Hello Seniors!
You all are invited by Healthwatch West Berkshire to
‘Talk To Us Event - Health Management in Your Golden Years’
Can’t make it?
We still want to hear from you – please share your feedback here:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GoldenYears/
We would love to see you there!
You all are invited by Healthwatch West Berkshire to
‘Talk To Us Event - Health Management in Your Golden Years’
Can’t make it?
We still want to hear from you – please share your feedback here:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GoldenYears/
We would love to see you there!
📣Come and enjoy tea, cake and great conversations with local groups supporting memory health and wellbeing! 💙
May 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
📣Come and enjoy tea, cake and great conversations with local groups supporting memory health and wellbeing! 💙
Come to our information event for those who are interested in their health management in their golden hears. Theale Village Hall, Wednesday June 4th, 9am - 1pm
Call 01635 886210 for more information.
www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/health-manag...
Call 01635 886210 for more information.
www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/health-manag...
Health Management Event for your Golden Years!
We are going to be holding an information event on Wednesday 4th June, for all of those who are looking at managing your health going into your golden years. We are keen to hear about your experiences...
www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk
April 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Come to our information event for those who are interested in their health management in their golden hears. Theale Village Hall, Wednesday June 4th, 9am - 1pm
Call 01635 886210 for more information.
www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/health-manag...
Call 01635 886210 for more information.
www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/health-manag...
🧠💬 New Dementia Service Launching Soon at Fair Close Centre!
The Camellia Club opening 29th April at the Fair Close Centre, Newbury.
Open 2 days a week to start, the Club offers activities, conversation, and a two-course lunch - all delivered by team trained in dementia care.
Bookings open now!
The Camellia Club opening 29th April at the Fair Close Centre, Newbury.
Open 2 days a week to start, the Club offers activities, conversation, and a two-course lunch - all delivered by team trained in dementia care.
Bookings open now!
April 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🧠💬 New Dementia Service Launching Soon at Fair Close Centre!
The Camellia Club opening 29th April at the Fair Close Centre, Newbury.
Open 2 days a week to start, the Club offers activities, conversation, and a two-course lunch - all delivered by team trained in dementia care.
Bookings open now!
The Camellia Club opening 29th April at the Fair Close Centre, Newbury.
Open 2 days a week to start, the Club offers activities, conversation, and a two-course lunch - all delivered by team trained in dementia care.
Bookings open now!
Big win for patients!
Thanks to public pressure, a new NHS postage class is being introduced to make sure letters like appointment reminders arrive on time. 📬
Your voice made a difference — and it’s shaping national change.
www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/positive-ste...
Thanks to public pressure, a new NHS postage class is being introduced to make sure letters like appointment reminders arrive on time. 📬
Your voice made a difference — and it’s shaping national change.
www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/positive-ste...
Positive Steps to Make NHS Letters More Reliable
At Healthwatch West Berkshire, we regularly hear from people who miss NHS appointments because their letters arrive too late, or sometimes not at all. Delayed post can cause real harm, from missed tre...
www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk
April 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Big win for patients!
Thanks to public pressure, a new NHS postage class is being introduced to make sure letters like appointment reminders arrive on time. 📬
Your voice made a difference — and it’s shaping national change.
www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/positive-ste...
Thanks to public pressure, a new NHS postage class is being introduced to make sure letters like appointment reminders arrive on time. 📬
Your voice made a difference — and it’s shaping national change.
www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/positive-ste...
Dear Community!
Below you can find information about pharmacy opening hours during Easter 2025.
Below you can find information about pharmacy opening hours during Easter 2025.
April 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Dear Community!
Below you can find information about pharmacy opening hours during Easter 2025.
Below you can find information about pharmacy opening hours during Easter 2025.
💉 Spring COVID-19 boosters are here!
Eligible?
✔️ 75 or over
✔️ Care home resident
✔️ Immunosuppressed
Book before 17 June through your GP, pharmacy, or NHS site.
📖 Read more: www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/spring-vacci...
#Healthwatchwestberks #SpringBooster #COVIDVaccine
Eligible?
✔️ 75 or over
✔️ Care home resident
✔️ Immunosuppressed
Book before 17 June through your GP, pharmacy, or NHS site.
📖 Read more: www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/spring-vacci...
#Healthwatchwestberks #SpringBooster #COVIDVaccine
Spring Vaccinations - Covid-19
What You Need to Know:General Practice Nurses across England have begun delivering the spring COVID-19 booster as part of the NHS's seasonal vaccination programme. Since the national booking system op...
www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk
April 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
💉 Spring COVID-19 boosters are here!
Eligible?
✔️ 75 or over
✔️ Care home resident
✔️ Immunosuppressed
Book before 17 June through your GP, pharmacy, or NHS site.
📖 Read more: www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/spring-vacci...
#Healthwatchwestberks #SpringBooster #COVIDVaccine
Eligible?
✔️ 75 or over
✔️ Care home resident
✔️ Immunosuppressed
Book before 17 June through your GP, pharmacy, or NHS site.
📖 Read more: www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/spring-vacci...
#Healthwatchwestberks #SpringBooster #COVIDVaccine
Healthwatch West Berks are out and about meeting members of the Patient Participation Groups(PPG's) at their GP surgeries in West Berkshire. Speak to your practice to find out how to join, and have an opportunity get more involved in your local practice and influence the way services are provided.
February 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Healthwatch West Berks are out and about meeting members of the Patient Participation Groups(PPG's) at their GP surgeries in West Berkshire. Speak to your practice to find out how to join, and have an opportunity get more involved in your local practice and influence the way services are provided.