At this meeting the Public Health team presented their summary of health and social conditions in our South Reading CCG area.

The South Reading Patient Voice will meet at the University Health Centre on NorthCourt Avenue at 6pm-7:30pm on Wednesday, 31st October. The agenda will include a commissioning update and presentation and discussion about the new smoking cessation service.

Members of the public are invited to meet GPs from the Reading area Clinical Commissioning Groups and patient representation groups.

Friday 19th October --- 12pm to 2pm

Waterhouse Chamber, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street

Main business: Presentation of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) for South Reading by Nnoaham Kelechi and Sarah Shildrick and discussion. The JSNA is a comprehensive medical and social survey of public health which can be used to direct the Health and Well-Being Strategy.

Some constitution changes, election of chair and officers, report on mental health courses in the community, discussion on Health and Well-Being Strategy