Healthwatch West Berkshire

22/04/2026

Looking for safe, practical ways to stay active during or after cancer treatment?

The Cancer Rehab Team is running a friendly online session focused on building confidence, understanding what’s right for your body, and gently getting moving with guidance from a health coach.

You can join individually or as a group,if you do join together, drop a quick message in the chat to let the team know where you’re joining from.

Feel free to share with anyone who may benefit.

To take part, email: cancer.rehabilitation@nhs.net

16/04/2026

The Cancer Rehab Team would like to invite you to attend their upcoming Microsoft Teams Virtual Health and Well-Being workshop on:

Eating Well: Diet & Cancer - Tuesday 21st April 2026, 2pm-3pm

13/04/2026

The way local health services are organised is officially changing from this month - to read more click below:

From April 2026, the way NHS services are organised across our region will change as a new Thames Valley Integrated Care Board (ICB) is created.This will bring together the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB ICB) and Frimley ICB areas into one larger body covering much of the Thame...

08/04/2026

Read more about RSV, and who is eligible for the vaccine on our website. https://www.healthwatchwestberks.org.uk/more-older-people-now-eligible-for-rsv-vaccine

08/04/2026

The NHIC, National Institute for Health has an opportunity for a paid Public Contributor Role at their NIHR Doctoral Research Training Camp, 7th - 9th July 2026 . For more information please see below.

07/04/2026

A big thank you to ICONIQUE FITNESS in Newbury for supporting our Men’s Health project 💙

We really appreciate you promoting our work in your gym, as well as your friendly communication and ongoing support. It’s great to work with those, who are committed to improving men’s health and wellbeing in our community.

Thank you for being part of this important initiative!

02/04/2026

A recent report by The Kings Fund shows NHS satisfaction is currently low, but Social Care is at an all time low. Only 13% of people say they are satisfied with how social care is run.
What do you understand about Social Care? Take at look at our blog post and take our short poll to find out more.

But what about social care in West Berkshire?New findings from The King's Fund show that public satisfaction with the National Health Service has dropped to its lowest level on record.Only 1 in 5 people (21%) say they are satisfied with how the NHS is running, with long waits, staffing pressures and...

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Join them for a free community health and wellbeing event delivered Tuesday 7th April 2026 11am-2pm

01/04/2026

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Early diagnosis saves lives - when bowel cancer is detected early, 9 in 10 people survive. That’s why raising awareness of symptoms and encouraging people to take action is so important.

This April, Healthwatch West Berkshire would like to remind you all about Bowel Cancer UK’s awareness campaign by sharing resources designed to help spread the word.

This month NHS, local government, corporate organisations and a dedicated network of volunteers and supporters are helping raise awareness.

It is very important to increase awareness and give more people the best chance of an early diagnosis.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/bowel-cancer-awareness-month/toolkit/?utm_source=others-inc-charities&utm_medium=external-partners-mailing&utm_campaign=bcam-2026

01/04/2026

Looking to get active and support your mental wellbeing?

Sport in Mind offers free weekly sessions across West Berkshire, including football, badminton, and allotment activities in Newbury, Thatcham, and Theale.

Open to anyone experiencing mental health challenges - no pressure, just a supportive and welcoming environment.

01/04/2026

SEND Session at Good Hope Farm where a scarecrow can be made. Thursday 9th April 1.30 - 3.30pm. £10 per SEND adult (Carer/Parent goes free) or £10 per family up to 2 adults + 2 children. (£2. extra per child)
For more information Scan the QR code or book via info@goodhopefarm.org.uk