Healthwatch Wokingham Borough

21/10/2025

We’re delighted to share that Alice Kunjappy-Clifton, Lead for Healthwatch Wokingham Borough has been appointed to the Stakeholder Engagement Advisory Group for the NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO).

This important group brings together voices from across the NHS and communities to tackle racial and health inequalities. The group meets quarterly to ensure the RHO’s work stays grounded in real experiences, from patients and service users to frontline staff.

Alice’s appointment is a fantastic opportunity to bring the voices of local people from across the borough to the table, helping to shape national NHS strategy and ensure it reflects the needs and experiences of our diverse communities.

👏 Congratulations, Alice! 🎉

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We are delighted to announce that Alice Kunjappy-Clifton, Healthwatch Wokingham Borough and Healthwatch Reading Lead, has been appointed to the NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) Stakeholder Engagement Advisory Group.This group brings together individuals from across the NHS and wider communities...

20/10/2025

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating across the borough and beyond.
We wish you and your family happiness, prosperity and joy.

20/10/2025

Whilst it's good news that HIV diagnoses are on the decline across England, there are concerns. Young people aged 15-24 years aren't getting tested or treated as well as they should be. Half of Black African heterosexuals were diagnosed late compared to under a third of gay and bisexual men.

Find out more in our blog post 👇

Latest Government data shows that whilst HIV diagnoses in England are continuing to decline, there is still concern about reaching certain populations. The data • In 2024, new HIV diagnoses fell by about 4 %, from 3,169 in 2023 to 3,043 • England has now met key global HIV targets for six year...

20/10/2025

To anyone who is a patient at Twyford Surgery - please see the message below from the surgery 👇

19/10/2025

We're delighted to be joining the Over 60s club at Lower Earley Library on Monday.
We'll be gathering feedback on local health and social care services, as well as gathering views on the NHS app.

To find out more about our NHS app project here and tp complete our online survey, click the link 👉 https://sholink.to/b2292682

Wokingham Borough Libraries

13/10/2025

Come along and see us at one of these community events this week!
Share your health and social care experiences with us (good or bad) to improve local services. We'll also be asking for your feedback on the NHS app for our current project.

🎫 16 Oct: Senior Coffee Morning, School Green Community Centre, Shinfield: 10.30am-11.30am
🎫 18 Oct: SEND Live Offer, St Crispins School, Wokingham:
10.30am-12.00pm

Read more about our NHS app project 👉 https://sholink.to/b2292682

View all the events we will be attending until the end of October 👉 https://www.healthwatchwokingham.co.uk/post/about-and-about-with-the-team

09/10/2025

We’re delighted to be at this year's Volunteer Fair organised by The Wokingham Volunteer Centre this Saturday!
Come and say hello to the team and find out how you can:
✨ Make a difference across the borough
✨Help people speak up and help improve health and social care, and services
✨Join a friendly, supportive team

📆 Saturday 11 October
📍 Wokingham Town Hall
🕒 10am-1pm

We hope to see you there!

Not able to attend? Leave a comment, send us a message (details in our bio) to learn more about our volunteering opportunities.

08/10/2025

Have you heard about the creation of the Thames Valley ICB? This is part of the Governments NHS 10-year plan to improve healthcare for everyone in England. Some of these changes will affect how local services are planned and delivered across the borough and county of Berkshire.

Read what this means for everyone, locally 👇
https://www.healthwatchwokingham.co.uk/post/the-creation-of-the-thames-valley-integrated-care-board

NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board 👇

There are big changes taking place within the NHS as part of the Government's 10-year plan to help improve healthcare for everyone in England. Some of these changes will affect how local services are planned and delivered across the borough and county of Berkshire.What is an ICB?Integrated Care Boar...

07/10/2025

The NHS has announced its winter vaccination programme for flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for children, pregnant women, and adults.
For all the details https://www.healthwatchwokingham.co.uk/post/winter-vaccination-rollout-2025

06/10/2025

Come and say hello to the team this Wednesday if you are visiting Royal Berkshire Hospital. Share your views and experiences on local health and social care services, particularly your experiences with the NHS app.

You can find the team at the Craven Road Entrance, First Floor, opposite the Reception, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Check out where we are visiting in October; pop by and say hello to the team 👉 https://www.healthwatchwokingham.co.uk/post/about-and-about-with-the-team

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

02/10/2025

🌈A big thank you to all the parents, carers, children and the Community Engagement Team who warmly welcomed us The Rainbow Centre Winnersh and shared their honest thoughts about the NHS app and digital healthcare.
Here's a snapshot of the feedback our engagement officers, Shamin and Claire, received:
✴️Face-to-face GP care still matters and is essential, especially for picking up on mental health. Online care isn’t always enough
✴️ Most use the NHS app for repeat prescriptions only
✴️ There’s a strong feeling that those who’ve looked after their health for years often face long waits, when they do need care.
✴️ Concerns about digital changes replacing human interaction and care, overall

Thanks again to everyone who shared their views. Your voices matter and we are listening.

Do you want to help us with our NHS app project? Read all about our project with our friends Healthwatch Reading and complete our survey by clicking on this link 👉 https://sholink.to/NHSAppSurvey

02/10/2025

Come and find us at local events near you!

The Healthwatch Wokingham Borough team is out in the community, attending community events to hear from you about your experiences with local health and social care services, particularly your experiences with the NHS app.

Whether your experience has been positive or could have been better, we want to hear it all. Your feedback helps improve services across the borough for everyone.

We hope to see you at one of these events in the coming weeks 👇
https://www.healthwatchwokingham.co.uk/post/about-and-about-with-the-team