Health

To celebrate International Women’s Day, a charity that tackles period poverty and menstrual health awareness, is launching a new picture competition.

There is still time to take part in Thatcham’s 10k charity run.

West Berkshire has the lowest rates of both gonorrhoea and syphilis in England.

The MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire has urged the public to engage in consultation that will shape the future of the NHS for a decade.

For Brain Tumour Awareness Month, health experts explain when headaches can be a symptom of something more serious

A village group has knitted a beautiful range of items to support an annual hospice fundraiser.

Newbury Cancer Care is searching for more volunteer drivers.

The future remains uncertain for three adult resource centres in West Berkshire.

A new blue plaque commemorates the first surgery in Thatcham to offer NHS services.

New outdoor gym equipment has been installed at Calcot Recreation Ground, near Sainsbury’s.

Social Prescribing Link Worker Lorraine Harper has dedicated the past three years to improving lives at Mortimer Surgery.

A thoughtful Berkshire initiative has been shortlisted for Best New Start-Up of the Year at the Thames Valley Business & Community Awards.

A new manager has started at the West Berkshire Therapy Centre in Thatcham.

How to spot the symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus and the simple steps to protect yourself

The MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire met with constituents to discuss the future of the NHS last week.

A charity’s homes for young autistic people have again been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted care inspectors.

Persistent cough? Here are the key red flags to look for if you are worried about bronchitis.

If Dry January is going well, just think how much 12 months off the booze will help your body.

Newbury’s MP has slammed the government after it announced that construction of the new Royal Berkshire Hospital has been put back.

The rebuild of a new Royal Berkshire Hospital has been delayed again.