Seven voluntary and community organisations are to share an NHS England grant aimed at supporting the mental health of people from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and Refugee communities over the winter.

Berkshire health officials have relaunched the ‘Little Blue Book of Sunshine’, a mental health booklet for children and young people in the area, and it is now available online.

GPs in Berkshire West begin offering COVID-19 vaccine as part of the biggest NHS immunisation programme.

Find details here of which pharmacies will be open over the festive Bank Holidays

Following the recent announcement about the arrival of the covid vaccine and that it will not be given to pregnant women – Berkshire West health officials are keen to highlight, that the flu vaccine remains safe and highly recommended.

Health teams across Berkshire West are urging anyone with mental health worries to seek help for assessment or treatment as part of the NHS’s Help Us Help You campaign

A new campaign, encouraging people to make sure they are registered with their local GP has been launched. The move is aimed at highlighting the benefits of having your name on the surgery’s books and also easing pressure on hospital services.

Patients across Berkshire West are being urged to seek flu vaccinations in a bid to ensure everyone who’s eligible for a free jab takes up the offer.

Changes to the way people can access urgent and emergency care have been introduced this week to make sure they receive the right care from the right person in a safe and socially distanced way.

World Antibiotics Awareness week is aimed at alerting people to strains of bacteria which can’t be treated by antibiotics.