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Celebrating Reading Pride 2026

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We were proud to take part in Reading Pride this Saturday, joining our local community for a day of celebration.

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Thames Valley Mental Health Provider Collaborative Executive Position Statement – June 2026

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In 2026/27, the focus is on delivering a small number of high-impact programmes that improve access, reduce unwarranted variation, strengthen pathways and ensure consistent, best value use of system resources.

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Pharmacy opening times for Monday 31 August bank holiday 2026

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

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

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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.

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Be tick aware this summer

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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.

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Operation Cavell: Working together to protect our staff

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We have launched a new partnership with Thames Valley Police to strengthen our response to violence, aggression and abuse towards our staff.

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Join us in Newbury to celebrate Armed Forces Week 2026

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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. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to a Met Office red weather warning for extreme heat. We hope to reschedule the event, so look out for more information on our channels.

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Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust achieves Advanced Foundation Trust status

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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.

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