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New Hospital Programme
Following the Government’s announcement today, we understand that the Royal Berkshire Hospital’s new hospital programme will be delayed by at least another 6 years with little prospect of a new hospital before 2040.
20 Jan 2025
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Trust unveils new radiology facilities featuring cutting-edge diagnostic equipment at West Berkshire Community Hospital
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has opened its newly expanded radiology facilities at West Berkshire Community Hospital, which feature advanced diagnostic technologies including a Mammography Unit, DEXA scanner and two new Ultrasound suites.
20 Dec 2024
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Recording breaking 1,200 gifts donated as part of our Christmas Gift Appeal
We have hit our goal and received a record-breaking 1,200 gifts to give to patients staying in hospital over Christmas.
19 Dec 2024
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Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust achieves Silver NJR Quality Data Provider status
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded a Silver National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider status for 2024.
18 Dec 2024
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Chief Midwifery Officer for England visits Maternity Bereavement Team
Kate Brintworth, Chief Midwifery Officer for England and Chris Binnie, bereaved parent and National Maternity Service User, recently visited Royal Berkshire Hospital to find out more about our maternity bereavement care.
17 Dec 2024
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Trust Chief Executive recognised with honorary degree from the University of Reading
Steve McManus has been recognised for his contributions towards healthcare and the Berkshire community after receiving an honorary degree from the University of Reading.
11 Dec 2024
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Volunteers dedicate 30,000 hours a year to support the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
A team of 306 volunteers gave 31,824 hours last year to help support staff and enhance services for patients and visitors in our hospitals across Berkshire West.
04 Dec 2024
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Royal Berkshire Hospital welcomes Rowlands Pharmacy
From 9 December 2024, we will be welcoming Rowlands Pharmacy, part of the Numark Pharmacy Group, as our new provider for outpatient dispensing services at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
02 Dec 2024
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Professorships awarded to Royal Berkshire Consultants
Five consultants at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust have been appointed to professorship roles at the University of Reading.
28 Nov 2024
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We're aiming to collect 900 presents in Royal Berkshire Hospital Christmas Gift Appeal
The Royal Berkshire Hospital’s voluntary services team has launched their annual Christmas Gift Tree Appeal, this year aiming to collect 900 presents.
22 Nov 2024
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More Family Bays for Trust's Maternity Wards
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to be able to extend the number of Family Bays on their postnatal wards which allows one supportive birth partner to stay overnight after their baby is born.
21 Nov 2024
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ICU refurbishment at Royal Berkshire Hospital hits new milestone
The refurbishment of Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Intensive Care Unit hit a new milestone this month with the opening of the completely refurnished and redesigned pod to patients.
19 Nov 2024
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Trust braces for Winter as Emergency Department attendances are at an all-time high
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has already seen over 125,000 attendances to its Emergency Department doors this year, which makes it the highest amount of attendances going into the winter period.
14 Nov 2024
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Trust launches new campaign to help tackle violence and aggression against staff
Visitors and patients at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust are being reminded that there is no excuse for abuse with the launch of a new campaign ‘Stop! No Excuse for Abuse’ featuring personal messages from staff.
12 Nov 2024
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Change NHS: Take part in the national conversation
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging the public to take part in the government’s ‘Change NHS: help build a health service fit for the future’ about the future of the NHS.
30 Oct 2024
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Celebrating the fantastic work of our local community cancer champions
Staff from the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Gemma Peters, Macmillian Cancer Support Chief Executive, and the Mayor of Reading, Cllr Glenn Dennis came together recently at a special event to recognise the amazing work our volunteer cancer champions do to support their local community.
28 Oct 2024
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The history of the Royal Berkshire Hospital – join us and mark 185 years
This year, the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust marks 185 years since the Royal Berkshire Hospital first opened its doors. And they are inviting those interested, to join them for a morning of talks from experts on a whole range of topics
16 Oct 2024
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Chief Midwifery Award for Trust Maternity Support Workers
Two maternity workers from Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised by NHS England’s Chief Midwifery Officer awards for their dedication in providing care.
04 Oct 2024
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£1.2 million grant to improve early detection of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
A team led by Henley Business School, University of Reading, today announces it has been awarded a grant of £1.2 million for the development of RMD-Health – a machine learning system designed to significantly improve the early detection and referral of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD).
03 Oct 2024
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Rolling out stop smoking support to all inpatients at the Trust
Clinicians at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust have recently expanded their support to patients staying with them who want to stop smoking.
01 Oct 2024
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