Care and health news archive
- Carers and care leavers benefit from more generous council tax policies
Wokingham Borough Council has made changes to its Council Tax policies to benefit both young care leavers and those people who look after their vulnerable relatives.
22 January 2021
- Generous donation helps launch pilot service to help people with mental health issues in Wokingham Borough
Wokingham Borough Council is delighted a pilot scheme to help people with mental health issues in the borough, thanks to a £250,000 donation from a Remenham family.
22 January 2021
- Council expands rapid testing service to cover keyworkers
Private nursery staff and childminders, postal workers and supermarket staff will be among those offered rapid Covid-19 tests by Wokingham Borough Council as it extends its pilot scheme.
21 January 2021
- You spoke, we listened – a quicker and easier online blue badge process launched
We have launched an improved, quicker process for residents applying for a Blue Badge, after listening to your feedback.
18 January 2021
- Working to make the borough more inclusive
Wokingham Borough Council is asking residents to help create a fairer community for all. The council is updating its Equality Plan and is seeking views on the objectives it should include. Feedback...
06 January 2021
- Pupils bring festive cheer
Artistic pupils in Shinfield at have won a Christmas card competition to help spread Christmas cheer to members of the community in need of a message of support
21 December 2020
- Council outlines plans to expand Covid response with additional funding
Wokingham Borough Council is finalising plans to release additional funding that will support several initiatives across its Covid-19 response.
17 December 2020
- Council launches Christmas campaign to tackle domestic abuse
Wokingham Borough Council and Berkshire Women's Aid (BWA) have joined forces in a bid to raise awareness of domestic abuse this Christmas. The campaign aims to highlight the help and support...
15 December 2020
- Looking after your mental health and wellbeing through physical exercise
Wokingham Borough Council is reaching out to its residents to raise awareness about the positive effect that being active can have on how we feel
07 December 2020
- Council vows not to let any residents go hungry or cold this winter
Wokingham Borough Council unanimously approves more than £205,000 in support for residents struggling to feed themselves and their families and to afford fuel to heat their homes. At a special...
07 December 2020
- SHINE returns in style
After the second four-week lockdown period, Wokingham Borough Council is delighted to announce that its SHINE programme for over 60s is returning in style.
03 December 2020
- Council launches Covid Community Information Champion initiative
Wokingham Borough Council is excited to announce the launch of its new Covid Community Information Champion initiative; inviting members of the public to help their communities stay up to date with...
25 November 2020
- Wokingham Borough Council introduces the Recovery College - a new preventative mental health service
Wokingham Borough Council introduces the Recovery College - a new preventative mental health service
23 November 2020
- Supporting the borough's most vulnerable during lockdown 2
With the second national lockdown now in full swing, staff at Wokingham Borough Council have been redeployed from services including libraries and sport to support our frontline colleagues making...
23 November 2020
- Council encourages residents to look out for each other
Wokingham Borough Council launches Be Bright Be Seen campaign
17 November 2020
- Gorrick Square bespoke bungalow becomes home
Three young men with specialist care requirements are set to move into a purpose built bungalow at Gorrick Square in Wokingham.
17 November 2020
- Invest in yourself: residents urged to think self care for life
Wokingham Borough Council is encouraging you to invest in your future self this Self Care Week (16 – 22 November) by making small changes that can make a big difference. We want all of our residents...
16 November 2020
- True health impact of Covid-19 from those who have suffered in the Borough
Wokingham Borough Council has spoken to several residents who have sadly contracted Covid-19 this year, and who are still feeling the physical and mental effects to this day.
13 November 2020
- Wokingham Borough Council launches UK's first local Covid-19 Dashboard
Wokingham Borough Council is today announcing the launch of a new Covid-19 Dashboard available on the Berkshire Public Health website, which will enable residents to quickly obtain the latest...
05 November 2020
- Borough Council team hitting streets to support Covid-19 response
A dedicated council Covid-19 response team will be on the streets in key locations across the borough from today (Wednesday November 4) to help businesses and residents stay safe and keep to the...
04 November 2020