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NHS trust pays out over £560,000 in gynaecology medical negligence claims, new investigation finds

NHS trust pays out over £560,000 in gynaecology medical negligence claims, new investigation finds

A medical trust has paid more than £560k in damages for gynaecology medical negligence claims in the past five years, a new investigation has found.

Thousands of homes deemed ‘hazardous’ for residents

Thousands of homes deemed ‘hazardous’ for residents

Thousands of homes deemed ‘hazardous’ for residents

Around 6,500 homes in West Berkshire are deemed hazardous to those living in them.

9,642 West Berkshire residents respond to RBH public survey

9,642 West Berkshire residents respond to RBH public survey

9,642 West Berkshire residents respond to RBH public survey

More clarity on the future of a new hospital in Berkshire is due in the New Year.

Charity hosts sleep out to support Cost of Living Fund

Charity hosts sleep out to support Cost of Living Fund

Charity hosts sleep out to support Cost of Living Fund

The Greenham Trust held its sponsored sleep out in Newbury town centre last week in aid of its Cost of Living appeal.

Love Island star launches new sexual consent campaign

Love Island star launches new sexual consent campaign

Love Island star launches new sexual consent campaign

A reality TV star and campaigner has helped Thames Valley Police launch a new campaign, targeting the issues and taboos around sexual consent.

Leisure centre to get revamp next month

Leisure centre to get revamp next month

Leisure centre to get revamp next month

A renovation project is due to start at Kennet Leisure Centre in Thatcham next month.

Health clinic offers prostate cancer tests for men over 18

Health clinic offers prostate cancer tests for men over 18

Health clinic offers prostate cancer tests for men over 18

A private health clinic in Thatcham has introduced a new screening package testing for prostate cancer in men over 18.

Experts to speak on latest technology at Mary Hare Hearing Centre open day

Experts to speak on latest technology at Mary Hare Hearing Centre open day

Experts to speak on latest technology at Mary Hare Hearing Centre open day

People looking for an update on the latest hearing aid technology are invited to the Arlington Arts centre for an open day.

Children’s mental health issues increase in West Berkshire

Children’s mental health issues increase in West Berkshire

Children’s mental health issues increase in West Berkshire

Children’s mental health referrals have hit a five-year-high at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Air Ambulance calls on community to boost blood stock

Air Ambulance calls on community to boost blood stock

Air Ambulance calls on community to boost blood stock

Thames Valley Air Ambulance has made an urgent appeal for O-negative donors to give blood.

‘If we put more effort into preventative care, we wouldn’t get to crisis level’: New youth wellbeing hub opening in Thatcham

‘If we put more effort into preventative care, we wouldn’t get to crisis level’: New youth wellbeing hub opening in Thatcham

‘If we put more effort into preventative care, we wouldn’t get to crisis level’: New youth wellbeing hub opening in Thatcham

A new wellbeing hub is opening in Thatcham to target the “significant gap” in support services for young people struggling with mental health issues.

Hospital charity celebrates decades of investment in health sector

Hospital charity celebrates decades of investment in health sector

Hospital charity celebrates decades of investment in health sector

A hospital charity has celebrated two significant milestones.

GP shortages in West Berkshire revealed.

GP shortages in West Berkshire revealed.

GP shortages in West Berkshire revealed.

Berkshire has one of the highest levels of GP shortages across the NHS, new data reveals.

Newbury MP visits Samaritans to discuss importance of mental health

Newbury MP visits Samaritans to discuss importance of mental health

Newbury MP visits Samaritans to discuss importance of mental health

Newbury MP Lee Dillon paid a visit to the West Berkshire branch of Newbury Samaritans on Monday.

Call not to stockpile medicines … and dispose of them properly

Call not to stockpile medicines … and dispose of them properly

Call not to stockpile medicines … and dispose of them properly

A call has been made for people to dispose of their unused or expired medicines safely … and to check whether they need additional supplies

Covid, flu and RSV jabs rolled out to avoid ‘tripledemic’ this winter

Covid, flu and RSV jabs rolled out to avoid ‘tripledemic’ this winter

Covid, flu and RSV jabs rolled out to avoid ‘tripledemic’ this winter

Those at risk can get their flu and Covid vaccinations from next week.

Newbury cancer sufferer supporting charity, one step at a time

Newbury cancer sufferer supporting charity, one step at a time

Newbury cancer sufferer supporting charity, one step at a time

A Newbury woman battling a rare form of blood cancer is joining a charity fundraiser to raise awareness about her condition.

Paralympian visits new gym in Newbury

Paralympian visits new gym in Newbury

Paralympian visits new gym in Newbury

A Paralympian athlete fresh from victory in France has visited Newbury’s newest gym, writes Ollie Basham.

How sepsis devastated one Newbury woman’s life

How sepsis devastated one Newbury woman’s life

How sepsis devastated one Newbury woman’s life

A Newbury woman who was left a quad-amputee after spending months in a coma, is calling on everyone to be aware of the symptoms of sepsis.

How tea and cake will help £30,000 home adaptations for youngster with rare genetic condition

How tea and cake will help £30,000 home adaptations for youngster with rare genetic condition

How tea and cake will help £30,000 home adaptations for youngster with rare genetic condition

A family seeking to raise £30,000 to help a teenager who has a rare genetic condition are hoping residents will join them for tea and cake.

New football goal posts installed in Thatcham

New football goal posts installed in Thatcham

New football goal posts installed in Thatcham

Thatcham Town Council has installed new football goal posts at Kennet Heath Open Space.

West Berkshire has fewest pharmacies per head in country

West Berkshire has fewest pharmacies per head in country

West Berkshire has fewest pharmacies per head in country

West Berkshire has the lowest provision of pharmacies per head in the country.
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