Reading's Strategic Environment, Planning and Transport Committee received a report on 15th July which estimated that 5.9% of deaths of over 25s in Reading were due to air pollution. The national average is 5.3%. However, at nearly 1 in 16 deaths, amounting to 68 deaths a year in Reading, this is far too large a cause of mortality. Although air pollution levels are considered "generally good" levels of Nitrogen Dioxide exceed permitted levels near Cemetery Junction and on Caversham Road and levels of particulates are elevated.

South Reading Patient Voice will meet on Wednesday, 29th July at 6:15pm at the Reading Community Learning Centre, 94, London Street, RG1 4SJ. We will discuss local health matters and will look at the recently published Berkshire West Primary Care Strategy

South Reading Patient Voice will meet on Wednesday, 29th July at 6:15pm at the Reading Community Learning Centre, 94, London Street, RG1 4SJ. We will discuss local health matters and will look at the recently published Berkshire West Primary Care Strategy

The Berkshire West CCGs are re-commissioning the 111 service. The consultation is now closed.

Reading, Burghfield, Mortimer, Pangbourne and Theale played Beat the Street for 8 weeks from 29 April 24 June. 23,9992 residents in 84 teams travelled 306,740 miles. This released 4000 to Royal Berks Charity. Congratulations to The Hill Primary and Yoga Reading who topped the two tables. Read the full report here, The NHS 5-year plan depends essentially on better participation in preventive health from everyone - so let's keep on walking and cycling to stay in better health.