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@ReadingRAN

http://t.co/JCUmB41YCr collective of supportive local organisations in Reading Berkshire UK able to offer help on a wide range of situations and areas of life.

 Reading Berkshire
readingadvicenetwork.org.uk/
Joined September 2014
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Great to hear amazing work/projects going on in #rdguk @culturalcommissioningsymposium!! We heard from great speakers about art & cultural and how it impacts on health & wellbeing. @ReadingRep delivering art to those who find it it hardest to access. #HealthwatchRdg
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Good news story: A client we helped to claim the Severe Disability Premium for ESA, has been awarded this AND had it backdated. The client has just received £10,000.
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Just in case you missed us tonight on @BBCSouthNews talking about how important @BBCCiN funding is to help us run our service for #local #Families #rdguk
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#rdguk people are welcome to our next board meeting in public on Weds 14 November 10.35am-12.15pm at Reading Central Library. More info here: peoplehttp://healthwatchreading.org.uk/come-to-our-next-board-meeting-in-public/
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ALT Infographic urging people to 'get involved'

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Client Figures for October: 443 clients see in advice centre 21 clients seen on home visits 62 clients seen at outreach sessions That is a 61% increase on October 2017
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Feedback from a presentation we did " What also stood out was the time you give your clients – giving them the opportunity to truly be heard and cared for. A big part of day 2 was around how we listen deeply and it was awesome to hear from an organisation that does this so well"
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We are delighted to add another weekly outreach session to our list of outreach. From Thursday we will be offering access to a CommuniCare adviser at Cafe 12, The Pavilion, LifeSpring Church, Oxford Road.
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From today, GPs in #rdguk will generally no longer prescribe for these 35 minor ailments - people are instead urged to buy from pharmacies
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We had a great time meeting and talking to the community at the Older People's Day @rdguk We had a busy day getting feedback about local health services and explaining our new service, Reading Voice Advocacy Service! #healthwatchRdg
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ALT A member of the public, giving feedback about local health services.

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Watch us tonight at 6pm on @ThamesValleyTV (Freeview channel 7) talking about our ongoing work and our @PORawards nomination #refugeeswelcome #cityofsanctuary #readingrefugees
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September figures: Clients seen at Advice centre: 397 Clients seen on Outreach: 74 Clients seen on Home Visits: 14
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In the months July, August and September 2018 compared with the same period of 2017 we have seen 262 (30%) more clients in Advice Centre, 32 (72%) more clients on home visits and 191 (796%) more clients on outreach sessions, that's a total of 476 (51%) more clients!
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We've made a handy A5 guide of local health & care services for students starting studies in #rdguk. Grab one from our stall at Freshers Fair @ReadingCollege today 24/9 & Freshers' Fayre @UniofReading on Thurs 27/9. Come & say hi to Shahanaz & others in our friendly team!
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ALT Photo of Healthwatch Reading staff member Shahanaz with our new student guide

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We want your views about NHS #autism and mental health services for our response to the consultation on the next NHS 10-Year Plan. Click to find out more about what was discussed at a consultation event in Reading last Friday and how you can have your say bit.ly/2MEHKsn
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Bailiffs knocking on your door can be very stressful but remember that you have rights - our advice can help bit.ly/1Gz7pZd
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We've just scheduled the speakers for the next 3 months at our Pop-In coffee morning at @Thehexagon. If you're at a loose end on a Thursday morning in #rdguk come along and join in! @RGFood4Families @guidedogs @reading_buses tinyurl.com/yartwyx8
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If you live in Caversham you might want to pop along to this free event tomorrow, Tues 18th, run by Balmore Park Surgery's patient participation group on 'Living Well' in #rdguk. We'll be there too if you have any questions on your rights as an NHS patient
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Drawing on the theme of #LoveUnites a #Christian service, open to all, with a special focus on #LGBT+ people will offer a safe, supportive space for you to reflect on your spiritual journey as we celebrate #Pride together in #RdgUK
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How accepting of #diversity are we? Inclusion is about ALL the ways we're different. Our video buff.ly/2KeCMTa #Diversity #inclusion #culturalidentity
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If you are thinking of having a tidy up at home, please do consider #donating your clothing, bric a brac, books and other items to CCA. We are very low on donations, without which we are unable to support the mission of provision as well as we'd like! ccam.org.uk/
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