South Reading Patient Voice will meet on Wednesday, 31st July 2019 to hear a talk from Dr Rosemary Croft on "Reading - A Trauma-Aware Community?", Adverse childhood events have powerful effects on the life course. Dr Croft will introduce the evidence and current thinking on the importance of childhood trauma and will explain what is happening locally to put the thinking to practical effect. In addition, the meeting will hear and discuss news from local GP practices, Healthwatch Reading and Berkshire West CCG, Berkshire West ICS, Reading Borough Council and the WeBOB STP.