Health

NHS teams are urging the public to take care when managing their repeat prescriptions, which can be harmful if over-stocked and improperly disposed of

Donated gifts and comfort bags have brought smiles to the wards

More than 43,000 pensioners in Reading and beyond stand to lose winter fuel payments this year as neighbours have expressed 'terror' over the change.

An annual drive to help people across the country quit smoking is gearing up for its 13th year

Zaika, The Paan Shop on Oxford Road has been cleared to re-open by Reading Borough Council after it faced closure over serious health concerns

The NHS is set to open bookings for both flu and COVID vaccinations on Thursday, October 3, for eligible adults

A call for urgent action has been made after the NHS has been described as being in a 'critical condition'.

'Conclusions' over the future of Berkshire's largest hospital are expected by the autumn budget, NHS bosses have said.

Children and pregnant women are among those being encouraged to get their flu jabs as the NHS makes its preparations for winter

The NHS has teamed with with Reading Borough Council and GLL leisure company to remind residents to check for signs of cancer in a new campaign