Council Leader on New National Lockdown
Reacting to last night’s news that a national lockdown has again been put in place by Government in response to
Read moreReacting to last night’s news that a national lockdown has again been put in place by Government in response to
Read moreReacting to today’s news that Reading has been placed in Tier 3 restrictions by Government as part of the COVID-19
Read moreReacting to today’s news that Reading has been placed in Tier 2 restrictions by Government as part of the
Read moreIn response to increasing infection rates Reading Borough Council are working with Public Health England to provide local contact tracing
Read moreReading Borough Council has received approval for a new Covid-19 Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) at Prospect Park. The site will
Read moreBUSINESSES in Reading are being urged to download NHS Test and Trace QR codes ahead of the app’s official launch
Read moreREADING’S first meeting of the newly formed COVID-19 Outbreak Engagement Board is set for 2pm on Friday 4 September. Reading
Read moreSPECIALISTS from Public Health England (PHE) are working with Reading Borough Council following one confirmed case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in
Read moreREADING, Place of Culture, the scheme to put arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town, is celebrating
Read morePEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an
Read moreHELP is being offered to keep vulnerable Reading residents warm and well this winter as the colder weather arrives. Reading
Read moreREADING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day 2019 with a free fun packed event on Monday 30th September, highlighting
Read moreREADING BOROUGH COUNCIL & BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION TRUST RELEASE A range of services is being offered to families with young
Read moreREADING residents are invited to a family event which aims to promote disability awareness, with a wide range of activities
Read moreREADING Council is supporting World Breastfeeding Week (1st-7th August 2019) next week. A number of Council venues, including Reading Sports
Read moreREADING COUNCIL has announced the successful groups who bid for the year two ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ funding, based on
Read moreTHERE’S still time for volunteers to come forward and become Reading Air Quality Champions in time for Clean Air Day
Read morePEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can look forward to a number of
Read moreREADING’S Dementia Action Alliance is marking this year’s Dementia Action Week (20 – 26 May 2019) with a free event
Read moreREADING is marking Mental Health Awareness Week alongside Dying Matters week (13th -19th May) with a free event on Friday
Read moreREADING BOROUGH COUNCIL is seeking volunteers to become local Air Quality Champions and help spread its clean air and anti-idling
Read moreTHE IMPORTANCE of Reading’s parks in promoting wellbeing, offering early interventions, support for mental health and combatting social isolation, are
Read moreTHE streets of Reading will be taken over by thousands of runners on Sunday 17th March when the Sage Reading
Read moreRESIDENTS are invited to a free event this month aimed at promoting physical and mental wellbeing. Compass Recovery College is
Read moreFor the latest winter updates visit our Winter Weather page.
Read moreREADING Borough Council is asking residents to help shape a vision for delivering the right health and adult social care
Read moreREADING residents receive good quality, person-centred health and social care when they need it, from compassionate, dedicated staff, a report
Read moreReading Borough Council and Reading Buses has secured Government funding to invest in Reading Buses to bring the already environmentally
Read moreA NEW Community Memory Café launched in Southcote with the aim of offering a welcoming space for people who are
Read moreRESIDENTS are being encouraged to beat the booze for 31 days during ‘Dry January’ 2019. Now in its seventh year,
Read moreTHE FIRST Stop service will be available on New Year’s Eve offering a safe-haven for people who find themselves in
Read moreARTS, culture, heritage and voluntary groups are being invited to bid for funding for the second year running, based on
Read moreA READING School pupil has received a National Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) young hero award. Beck Walker received his award
Read moreREADING COUNCIL is helping to highlight the benefits of monitoring alcohol consumption and making a change where needed during this year’s
Read moreHIV Testing Week (17-23 November) launches across Reading this coming Saturday with a focus on reducing late diagnosis of HIV
Read moreREADING, Place of Culture is hosting a conference this November, with the aim of promoting the health and social benefits
Read moreREADING Borough Council is consulting on the provision of public health services over the next two years, to ensure it
Read moreREADING Borough Council is proposing changes to the way its 2018-19 public health budget is distributed, to ensure it continues
Read moreWITH the cold winter nights now drawing in, residents are being encouraged to take a number of steps to stay
Read morePLANS to tackle drug and alcohol misuse in Reading, over the next four years, are set for endorsement this week.
Read moreSMOKERS in Reading are being encouraged to come along to the Stoptober Roadshow in Broad Street and join the national
Read moreRESIDENTS are invited to a free event celebrating the launch of Compass Recovery College’s new Autumn Prospectus. The event aims
Read moreAN ALCOHOL awareness themed Manga drawing project, aimed at 13-24 year-olds, has returned for the school holidays. The Create a
Read moreREADING’S Physical Disability and Sensory Needs Partnership Network (PDSN) is hosting its annual Disability Awareness Day on Wednesday 8th August.
Read moreCARERS in Reading can access advice, support, information – and a pampering session – during National Carers Week (11-14 June).
Read moreREADING’S Dementia Action Alliance is marking this year’s Dementia Action Week (21 – 27 May 2018) with a drive to
Read moreREADING is marking Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May) with activities and events designed to help people relax and open
Read moreREADING Borough Council is proposing changes to the way it allocates public health spending to ensure it continues to help
Read moreTHE HEALTH and wellbeing of Reading’s communities is the focus of an event at Reading Council Chamber on Wednesday 28th
Read moreSCHOOL children at Katesgrove Primary School are benefitting from alcohol awareness sessions, as part of a ‘Mini Police’ project. Reading
Read moreCHRISTCHURCH Pedestrian Bridge in Caversham will light up in red on 24th March to highlight the issue of tuberculosis (TB).
Read moreThe MET Office is predicting sub-zero temperatures for Reading and likely snowfall over the next few days. Keep up to
Read moreResidents are encouraged to have a say on plans to tackle drug and alcohol misuse in Reading, over the next
Read moreREADING residents are being encouraged to take a healthier lifestyle approach, with help available for those who are seriously struggling
Read moreGOOD progress has been made this year towards making Reading a dementia friendly town. Dementia is a key priority in
Read moreSMOKERS throughout the borough are being urged to find out about the benefits of quitting this January. The message is
Read moreRESIDENTS are being encouraged to beat the booze for 31 days during ‘Dry January’ 2018. Now in its fifth year,
Read moreREADING and Wokingham Councils are consulting on plans to combine their local Healthwatch services. Healthwatch is an independent organisation which
Read moreTHE FIRST Stop service will be available on New Year’s Eve offering a safe-haven for people who find themselves in
Read moreREADING Council is highlighting the issue of tuberculosis (TB), with the aim of reaching all those unknowingly affected by the
Read moreNATIONAL HIV Testing Week (18-24 November) launches across Reading on Saturday with a focus on reducing late diagnosis of HIV
Read moreWITH the cold winter nights now drawing in, residents are being encouraged to take a number of steps to stay
Read moreREADING Borough Council has signed an employer pledge with Time to Change, the growing social movement which supports people to
Read moreBERKSHIRE Suicide Prevention Strategy, which aims to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide in Berkshire, officially launches on
Read moreREADING is marking Mental Health Day on 10 October with a range of events and information sessions throughout the Borough.
Read moreCHILDREN and young people and their families across Reading are set to benefit from a new joined up service which
Read moreSMOKEFREELIFE Berkshire are bringing their Stoptober Roadshow to Reading Town Centre 7 October to encourage locals to join the 28-day
Read moreBERKSHIRE residents are being encouraged to provide feedback on pharmaceutical services in the county by completing the Berkshire Pharmacy Users
Read moreRESIDENTS are invited to mark the first anniversary of the Compass Recovery College at the launch of the Autumn Prospectus
Read moreA MANGA drawing project aimed at raising alcohol awareness for 13-17 year-olds is launching this summer. The project, which was
Read moreHEALTH experts are urging men across Reading who spend a lot of time outdoors to take measures to protect themselves
Read morePEOPLE in Reading are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience to help raise awareness of and prevent Type 2
Read moreBROAD Street will host Reading’s first ever Dementia Festival later this month as part of national Dementia Awareness Week. The event,
Read moreReading’s first ever community renewable energy society is already delivering a healthy return. Less than year after it was launched,
Read moreTHE FUTURE of one of the Council’s mental health recovery services is being reviewed in a bid to keep the
Read moreREADING Borough Council is working closely with partners in a bid to reduce and prevent suicide in the borough. The
Read moreTO MARK National No Smoking Day (Wednesday 8th March), smokers in Reading are being encouraged and supported to not give
Read moreREADING Borough Council is proud to announce its continued support for a local charity that delivers bespoke aids for the
Read moreRESIDENTS are invited to a free event celebrating the range of services and support available from Reading’s Compass Recovery College.
Read moreTWO young Reading boys are helping to spread the message about the risks of underage drinking. 14 year old Beck
Read moreTHERE is good news this week for the future of the Reading Your Way (RYW) mental health service, which offers
Read moreThe FIRST Stop service, which provides a safe-haven during weekend evenings in Reading, is set to move to a new
Read moreA CAMPAIGN to boost HIV testing and awareness has yielded great results. During November 2016, local sexual health charity, Thames
Read moreTHE COUNCIL and its local NHS Partners have this week published the final version of a joint three year plan
Read moreREADING COUNCIL this month set out its position on the growing issue of obesity in the borough. Current stats suggest
Read moreTHE LATEST national figures show a marked increase in both unplanned admissions via A&E and in the delay in transferring
Read moreRESIDENTS are being encouraged to cut out drinking during ‘Dry January’ 2017. Dry January is a national campaign from Alcohol
Read moreRESIDENTS are being encouraged to take preventative precautions to keep well this winter. There is a reminder for people to take-up
Read moreAN ALCOHOL awareness themed Manga drawing project, aimed at 13-17 year-olds, is launching during the December school holidays. The project,
Read moreTHERE are plans to re-shape mental health services in Reading to have a greater focus on empowering people to take
Read moreA SCHEME that helps vulnerable Reading residents keep warm through the winter is under way again as the weather starts to
Read moreA new health campaign encouraging drivers in Reading to switch off their engines when stationary for more than a minute
Read moreReading Borough Council today (Nov 16) becomes the latest local authority to publish the NHS’s Draft Local Sustainable Transformation Plan
Read moreMATTHEW Knight and Tessa Brunsden, two dedicated Community Alcohol Partnership Officers from Reading Borough Council, have received a national award
Read moreNational HIV Testing Week launches across Reading next week (19 November) with a focus on reducing late diagnosis of HIV
Read moreTHE FIRST STOP Bus will be in the town centre on Wednesday 16th November as part of Alcohol Awareness Week (14-20
Read moreREADING’S FIRST Stop Bus will be supporting Reading Football Club’s Kicks Project tournament on Tuesday 25th October. The football tournament,
Read moreREADING’S Drug and Alcohol Service have moved to newly refurbished town centre locations, without any change to the services offered. The
Read moreTHE COUNCIL is encouraging smokers to come to the Stoptober Roadshow in Broad Street on Saturday 24th September and join
Read moreREADING Borough Council has been highlighting the risks associated with drinking alcohol to secondary school students this month. The Council’s
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