News

Join us in Newbury to celebrate Armed Forces Week 2026
- Awareness
- Our community
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Berkshire Healthcare is inviting colleagues, veterans, reservists, serving personnel, military families, partner organisations and local communities to join us in Newbury on Thursday 25 June as we celebrate Armed Forces Week 2026.
Join us in Newbury to celebrate Armed Forces Week 2026: Read more
Resident Doctors’ strike: 15 – 19 June 2026
- Important notices
- NHS News
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that resident doctors will take part in strike action from 7am on Monday 15 June to 7am on Friday 19 June 2026.
Resident Doctors’ strike: 15 – 19 June 2026: Read more
Celebrating Pride Month 2026
- Celebrations
June is Pride Month, a time to recognise and celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities, their history, and their contributions
Celebrating Pride Month 2026: Read more
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust achieves Advanced Foundation Trust status
- Celebrations
- Awareness
We are proud to announce that Berkshire Healthcare has officially achieved Advanced Foundation Trust (AFT) status, becoming one of the first trusts in the country to receive this new national mark of excellence from NHS England.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust achieves Advanced Foundation Trust status: Read more
Summer 2026: Bladder and Bowel support for children and adults on the Health Bus
- Awareness
- Our community
We’re excited to announce that our Bladder and Bowel service will be promoting and supporting the public with their bladder and bowel needs over the coming 6 weeks.
Summer 2026: Bladder and Bowel support for children and adults on the Health Bus: Read more
Sexual Health Service Continuation and Upcoming Changes
- Our services
The East Berkshire sexual health service has successfully secured a new tender, ensuring the continuation of its operations throughout the East Berkshire area.
Sexual Health Service Continuation and Upcoming Changes: Read more
Important health message – Meningitis cases in Reading (15 May 2026)
You may be aware that there have been three reported cases of meningitis in Reading. Public health teams are working closely with local services to manage the situation and reduce any risk of further spread.
Important health message – Meningitis cases in Reading (15 May 2026): Read more
Pharmacy opening times for late May bank holiday 2026
- Important notices
Pharmacies across Berkshire may be open at different times this late May bank holiday.
Pharmacy opening times for late May bank holiday 2026: Read more
