A more complete but still draft version of the Sustainability and Transformation Plan for the commissioning area of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Western Berkshire has been published by South Reading CCG . This now has an account of expenditure reductions against "business as usual" attributed to various measures and discusses engagement and consultation at various levels.

The Alzheimer's Society is organising a support group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease.on Meetings take place on the fourth Tuesday of the month starting on 24th January 2017 from 10.30am to 12.00 at Rivermead Leisure Complex. To attend please contact the society by phone with number 0118 959 6482 or by email to berkshire@alzheimers.org.uk . See also the informative document attached below.

Reading Borough Council is consulting on stopping its funding of "Reading Your Way". You can have your say at consult.reading.gov.uk (click on "See all consultations"). The consultation closes on 28th February 2017. Reading Your Way offers group sessions with a variety of activities and one-to-one support for those recovering from mental illness. It is based in Rupert Square and also uses the Sun Street centre in East Reading for many activities.

The campaign for better mental health awareness and engagement "Brighter Berkshire 2017 - Year of Mental Health" launches on Monday 16th January 2017 with a 2 hour programme on BBC Radio Berkshire at 11am. More information at www.brighterberkshire.com. Twitter tag: @BrightBerks Singing for mental well-being activities: @BrighterVoices

Healthwatch Reading has reported that patients had been diverted from Southcote's Circuit Lane practice to the Reading Walk-In Centre. A post on Healthwatch Reading's website read: "Patients have told us of long delays in getting repeat prescriptions and they cant get on-the-day appointments for unwell children.