Simon Stevens, head of NHS England is inviting patients, carers and NHS staff to get involved in a national consultation on the proposed action to cut sales of sugary drinks on NHS premises as part of an effort to improve public health. Please use this link to get started.

The Berkshire West Primary Care Commissioning Committee meets in public at the Oakwood Centre, Woodley, RG5 4JZ on 7th December from 1pm to 4.30pm. To attend register using this link (or by phone 0300 123 6264) by 12 noon on the 6th December. Papers will be available on the South Reading CCG primary care committee page.

The Governing Body of South Reading CCG meets in public at 9.30-12,30 on Wednesday 7th December 2016 at the Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, RG1 5EX. To attend use this link to register or phone 0300 123 6264 by 12 noon on the 6th December. Questions must be provided in advance - please email ppiteam.berkshirewest@nhs.net or phone to 0300123 6264.

There will be a public consultation meeting on Reading's second Health and Wellbeing Strategy in the Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Bridge Steet from 1pm to 4pm on Monday 21st November 2016. If intending to attend please notify Nina Crispin via email at Nina.Crispin@reading.gov.uk or via telephone on 0118 937 2383. The strategy is on the Reading Borough website .

Our next meeting will be at 6pm on Wednesday, 30th November 2016, when we will discuss the impact of the Five Year Transformation Plan on Reading. The meeting will be at 94, London Street, Reading RG1 4SJ. We will also discuss latest news from Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) at member surgeries and news from our CCG, Healthwatch and other local organisations involved in health and wellbeing.