Berkshire West CCG has been revising the pathways for patients with Musculoskeletal conditions over the past several years, with the new approach recently having been introduced for people with knee problems, as the changes move forward. People who have musculoskeletal conditions are being invited to take part in upcoming online events to help shape future NHS services. The feedback sessions will be held on Tuesday 22 June 2021, 4pm-6pm and Thursday 24 June 2021, 10am-12pm. People with MSK conditions, or voluntary sector organisations that support them, are invited to the sessions.

Berkshire West CCG has proposed to re-organise NHS hearing services for all adults in a new unified pathway. A consultation meeting was held on 20th May 2021. You can see the slide presentation from the event . There is a chance to comment on the proposals up to 4th June 2021 by email to bwccg.enquiries@nhs.net .

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A new programme of collecting patient data has just been launched. Originally patients had until 23 June to opt out from a start on 1st July but the start has now been put off until 1st September with currently latest opt-out date as 25th August 2021. You can access the opt-out form below. In relation to this the NHS has a consultation on its new draft data strategy running until 23rd July.

Over the pandemic year South Reading Patient Voice has been able to complete a project gaining understanding of older people's views and problems relating to digital access to GP surgeries. The project was funded by a small grant under the Berkshire Community Foundation community grants scheme, administered by Reading Voluntary Action. This also gave us a lot of support and encouragement from Reading Voluntary Action. We would like to express our thanks to both organisations.