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Unpacking the right footwear for summer

• Health podcasts and blogs
• Foot conditions

Five tips from a podiatrist to help you keep your feet healthy and pain-free during warm weather, on holidays, and at festivals.

Pharmacy opening times for Monday 31 August bank holiday 2026

• Important notices
• NHS News
• +1 more

Pharmacies across Berkshire may be open at different times this early August bank holiday.

Berkshire Healthcare selected for national pilot to strengthen support for racially marginalised carers

• Awareness
• Our services

We have been selected to take part in a national pilot exploring how mental health services can better understand, involve and support unpaid carers from racially marginalised communities.

Festival health risks unpacked

• Health podcasts and blogs

Don’t miss out on the fun and be aware of the possible dangers at a festival. Sun exposure, alcohol, drugs, infections, and food poisoning can all quickly ruin a good time.

Three years of action on race equality recognised with HSJ Awards shortlisting

We’re delighted to be a finalist for the NHS Race Equality Award at the HSJ Awards 2026, recognising our work to tackle racial inequality and embed anti-racist practice across our organisation.

Be tick aware this summer

• Awareness

Ticks can be active all year round, but bites are more common in the spring and summer months. It's important to be aware of where they are found and how to safely remove them so that you can avoid infections.

2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

• Important notices
• Our community

Our AGM is a chance for our communities to hear more about our strategies and initiatives from our Board of Directors, Governors, and our services.

Festival hearing protection, unpacked

• Health podcasts and blogs
• Hearing and balance issues

Now that festival season is here, we asked one of our audiologists to provide some tips about one of the health issues that doesn’t hit the headlines so much: loud noise.