Health chiefs in West Berkshire have launched a survey to assess experiences of health care services in the district.
Health chiefs in West Berkshire have launched a short survey to gather residents' experiences of local health care services.
They are collecting stories about GP surgeries, dentists, pharmacies and other health and social care services. Healthwatch West Berkshire says the survey will help shape the future of care in the area.
In West Berkshire, people are now being encouraged to use community pharmacies as a first port of call for common conditions. Pharmacists are highly trained, easy to access and can offer advice, treatment, and referrals where needed. The health watchdog wants to know if this is working in practice and whether local pharmacy services meet needs.
Healthwatch is asking residents to take part in a short survey called "Pills, Chills & Pharmacist Skills". It wants to understand where people go first when they’re unwell, what works well in local pharmacy services and what could be improved. Feedback will be shared with local decision-makers and used to help improve pharmacy provision and health planning across West Berkshire.
Take the survey: https://shorturl.at/mxi5f
Niki Hinman, Local Democracy Reporter
