Health

A new X-ray department has been opened at West Berkshire Community Hospital in Thatcham.

West Berkshire charities have warned that potential cuts to NHS mental health services due to funding pressures would be “devastating”.

Two hospitals have stepped down from a critical incident status but remain at high alert due to the medical centres operating at nearly full capacity.

A critical incident has been declared in Hampshire due to “sustained pressures” at hospitals in Basingstoke and Winchester.

The new refurbished gym and exercise studios at Kennet Leisure Centre have opened today (Monday).

Newbury Bridge Club has donated a vast sum to help West Berkshire Community Hospital buy and maintain vital equipment to care for its patients.

Dodgy vodka warnings have been issued in West Berkshire warning people not to buy it.

A café supporting people living with dementia has returned to Thatcham.

A person suffered a medical episode in Newbury earlier this month.

A Thatcham girl is undertaking a sponsored run over the Christmas period for her younger cousin who was born prematurely.

The case for moving Eastfield House GP surgery to a new location gets put to the council this week.

The cost of living continues to bite in West Berkshire, with charities reporting increases in demand for help with financial difficulty.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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