Berkshire West encompasses 600,000 people across Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire – while the population is generally affluent and healthy there are variations between the different localities with a life expectancy of 85.6 years for women in Wokingham, compared to 83.2 for women born in Reading. There is also variety in diversity with 21% of residents representing an ethnic minority background in Reading, compared to 6.6% in Wokingham and 4.9% in West Berkshire.

Berkshire West is served by a variety of hospitals including Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, Townlands Memorial Hospital in Henley, and West Berkshire Community Hospital in Thatcham. Berkshire West has seventeen Primary Care Networks (PCN) representing 43 GP practices across the area.

To access your local health and social care champion please visit Healthwatch West Berkshire, Healthwatch Reading or Healthwatch Wokingham. Healthwatch collect your opinions and experiences to inform and influence those who run your health and social care services. Healthwatch can also provide help and advice if you have a question about local health services in your area. 

Please note that a list of the BOB PCN's and Clinical Directors are available HERE.