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New “State of the District” Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Report for West Berkshire

07 November 2025

The Health and Wellbeing Board has recently approved and published a new “State of the District” Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Report for West Berkshire. This outlines the current and future health and care needs of the local population. We encourage you to take a look at the full report and use its insights to … Continue reading “New “State of the District” Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Report for West Berkshire”

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Director of Public Health Report 2025 for West Berkshire published – Giving every child the best start in life

09 October 2025

The first 1001 days, from conception to age two, are the most critical in shaping a child’s future. Read the full report to find out more about how West Berkshire is working to give every child the best start in life.

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New West Berkshire Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment published for 2025-2028

26 September 2025

A Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is a legal requirement for every Health and Wellbeing Board in England. It examines the current and future needs of the local population and assesses whether pharmacy services are adequately equipped to meet them. NHS England uses the PNA to decide whether new pharmacies should be allowed to open or … Continue reading “New West Berkshire Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment published for 2025-2028”

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New West Berkshire Youth Survey report published

21 July 2025

The 2025 West Berkshire Youth Survey report is published and available here West-Berkshire-Youth-Survey-Report-2025.pdf. The report sets out the main findings of a survey asking secondary school aged children for their views and attitudes towards, health, the local area and other topical issues.

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Awareness days in May

10 April 2024

The following awareness events occur in May. Discover more about the communities in our area that are connected to these events, by accessing data and information available from the West Berkshire Observatory. 1-7 May 2024: Deaf Awareness Week – This was created by the UK Council on Deafness to increase the visibility of challenges the … Continue reading “Awareness days in May”

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Awareness events in April

The following awareness days in April are a good time to learn more about our community, by using the statistics and information available through West Berkshire Observatory. 9-10 April 2024: Eid al-Fitr – This is a celebration observed by Muslims worldwide, marking the end of Ramadan, or the holy month of fasting. See the “religion” … Continue reading “Awareness events in April”

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Awareness events in January

08 January 2024

The following awareness events occur in January. Learn about our borough’s communities that are relevant to these events, by accessing data and information available from the West Berkshire Council Observatory. January 2024: Dry January – This is an annual campaign that encourages people to go free from alcohol for a month. The Berkshire West Drug … Continue reading “Awareness events in January”

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Awareness events in December

11 December 2023

Find out more about the diverse identities of our community through these awareness days held in December, using data and information available on the West Berkshire Observatory. 3 December 2023: International Day of People with Disabilities – This day is recognised by the United Nations to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support … Continue reading “Awareness events in December”

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Awareness events in November

06 November 2023

November is the month for the following awareness days that foster understanding and honour diverse identities within our community. The West Berkshire Observatory is a resource for data and information relevant to these events. 2-6 November 2023: International Stress Awareness Week 2023 – There are connections between stress and mental health conditions. The West Berkshire … Continue reading “Awareness events in November”

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Awareness events in October

25 October 2023

Discover our community identities and broaden awareness by using the West Berkshire Observatory for information and data about the events celebrated in October. 3 October 2023: World Habitat Day – This is recognised by the United Nations to reflect on the state of towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate … Continue reading “Awareness events in October”