Care and health news archive
- Sign your child up for half-term activity camps
There is plenty of fun to be had this October half-term by signing up for Power-Up Kids Activity Camps at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre.
04 October 2022
- Covid-19 vaccine clinic relocates from old library
The dedicated Covid-19 vaccine clinic in Wokingham Borough will be moving to Shute End from Thursday 6 October.
03 October 2022
- Deputy Mayor to brave the shave for cancer charity
Cllr Beth Rowland, the Deputy Mayor of Wokingham Borough, is going to have her head shaved in public to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
21 September 2022
- Protecting those in need and sound finances
Local councils across the country, including Wokingham Borough, are facing their worst financial pressure for generations, with rampant inflation, reducing income and the increasing need to help...
21 September 2022
- New leisure centre becomes breastfeeding friendly venue
Wokingham Leisure Centre @ Carnival Hub, Wokingham Borough Council's new flagship community building, has become a breastfeeding friendly venue.
31 August 2022
- Free open day at Cantley Park to encourage love of fitness
Wokingham Borough Council's Sport and Leisure team are running a series of free activities to celebrate National Fitness Day (21 September).
30 August 2022
- Changes to Council Tax Energy Rebate schemes
Residents are being urged to check their eligibility for the £150 council tax energy rebate payment as the scheme for households in council tax bands A to D comes to an end on Friday 30 September,...
19 August 2022
- New dementia care home set to come to Toutley East
A new 68 bed specialist dementia care home at Toutley East is on track to open in a few years-time following approval of the business and procurement case at last Thursday's (28 July) executive...
02 August 2022
- Still time to claim your energy rebate
With nearly £5 million of council tax energy rebates already paid, the council is encouraging all remaining eligible households to apply now to make sure they receive their rebate as well.
22 July 2022
- Toutley East planning application approved
Proposals to provide Wokingham borough residents with state-of-the-art specialist dementia care home in the local area took a step forward this week as the Toutley East planning application was...
14 July 2022
- Keep out those rays and be sun safe
Wokingham Borough Council is highlighting the risks of developing skin cancer through tanning and sunburn as warm weather and extended sunny spells become more familiar.
06 July 2022
- Warm welcome for new arrivals
All residents are invited to join an event to welcome new arrivals to Wokingham Borough. The event, named “Wokingham Borough Welcomes New Arrivals”, is run by the council in partnership with its...
05 July 2022
- First Census results coming soon
The first results from last year's Census will be published on Tuesday, 28 June, giving communities across Wokingham Borough a glimpse of how the population has changed.
27 June 2022
- Carers treated and supported during week of events
Carers were celebrated, fed and pampered to mark National Carers Week (6-12 June), which was all about ensuring they are visible, valued and supported.
21 June 2022
- Putting your views at the heart of health and social care
Do you use health or social care services? Healthwatch Wokingham Borough is your local champion, here to help people make their voices heard.
16 June 2022
- Sign up for free exercise classes at open day
A free open day is being held at Cantley Park in Wokingham for people who have not yet tried our over-55s SHINE activities.
13 June 2022
- 'My son held hands with a Ukrainian girl as we helped her get to her first day at school'
Almost 200 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Wokingham Borough during the last six weeks, with hundreds more expected in the coming months. We've created a team of case workers who help host...
17 May 2022
- Charities and Covid heroes championed by Mayor at voluntary sector reception
Representatives from more than 35 voluntary groups, as well as some of the borough's Covid-19 Roll of Honour heroes, came together for a special reception hosted by the Borough Mayor, Cllr Keith...
16 May 2022
- Crowdfunding appeal launched to help young Ukrainian refugees
We have launched the Chance to Thrive fundraising appeal to help young refugees fleeing Ukraine to make the best start they can to life in Wokingham Borough.
12 May 2022
- New Covid-19 vaccination centre to open in Wokingham this weekend
A new walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centre will open at the Wokingham Library this Friday (18 February), to help make access to the vaccine easier for residents.
16 February 2022
