With the budget approaching we have a plethora of reports of the acute need for additional funding if the NHS is to continue as we know it. The target for 92% of patients referred for treatment should receive it within 18 weeks has been assigned low priority since March 2017. It had not been achieved for over a year and controlling hospital deficits has higher priority in the current constrained position. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have issued a report on the state of care in the NHS..

The Governing Body of South Reading CCG meets in public at 9.30-12,30 on Wednesday 6th December 2017 at the Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, RG1 5EX. To book your attendance or to find out about asking questions at the end of the meeting please see here. or phone 0118 982 2706.

Berkshire CCGs are keen to understand how local people experience accessing local mental health services and how this could be improved in the future and are holding meetings for you to have your say. There will be a meeting for local people to have their say from 2pm to 4pm on Thursday, 30th November at the Methodist Church, Rose Street Wokingham, RG40 1XS. If you wish to attend please book your ticket using the link here .

South Reading Patient Voice will meet at 6pm on Wednesday, 29th November 2017 for an AGM and to hear a short talk from AGE UK Reading. We will also hear news from local Patient Participation Groups, Reading Healthwatch and concerning the local health system.

Royal Berkshire Hospital Cancer Team, Thames Valley Cancer Alliance and Macmillan invite you to help shape the future of cancer services in a free event at the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, Madejski Stadium, Reading RG2 0FL from 10am to 4.30pm on Wednesday, 22nd November 2017. Tea/coffee and lunch provided. Talks and workshops laid on. The Royal Berkshire Hospital Cancer team and Macmillan with support from the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance are committed to ensuring those affected by cancer are able to shape the support and services available to them.