Health

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

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

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

A hospital charity has celebrated two significant milestones.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

A Newbury woman is trying to raise awareness after her dog was fatally bitten by a snake at a local nature reserve.

West Berkshire Council is organising a Dad’s Postnatal Session for Saturday, August 31.

A multisport event dedicated to celebrating inclusivity will take place in Thatcham next week.

Male incontinence bins have been installed at various locations around Thatcham.

Public health officials in West Berkshire are launching a pilot service to help people with learning disabilities lead a healthy life.

Latest statistics on the health of people in West Berkshire have been released.