Access to Health Services in Reading

Are You Registered?

Registering with a GP is quick and easy. For more information on where your nearest GP is or how to register, please call 0118 918 3333.

PALS

NHS Berkshire West’s Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) provides free, informal, confidential help and advice for patients, carers and their families.

Patient and Advice Liaison Service (PALS)
NHS Berkshire West
57-59 Bath Road
Reading
RG30 2BA

Tel: 0118 982 2829
Fax: 0118 982 2905
Text: 0787 6505 312
pals.berkshirewest@berkshire.nhs.uk
 

NHS Dentistry

Early 2009 will see a significant increase in the availability of NHS dentistry in Berkshire West with increased investment by NHS Berkshire West equivalent to three new dental surgeries in our area.

For the most up-to-date information about dentists accepting NHS patients, please visit our website www.berkshirewest-pct.nhs.uk and click on Local NHS Services or contact our Patient and Advice Liaison Service (PALS).

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading has one of the largest district general hospitals in the country and is rated by the Healthcare Commission as ‘Good’ for its quality of services and ‘Excellent’ for its use of resources. 

More information about the Trust is available from the website www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk  or the main switchboard number is 0118 322 5111.  The main site, along with one of the best performing Accident & Emergency departments in the country, is located at Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5AN.