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National maternity survey results for maternity care at Royal Berkshire

National maternity survey results for maternity care at Royal Berkshire

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published its annual National Maternity Survey results for 2025, which show overall that women’s experiences at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust were positive about their maternity care.

10 Dec 2025

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More Family Bays for Trust's Maternity Wards

More Family Bays for Trust's Maternity Wards

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to be able to extend the number of Family Bays on their postnatal wards which allows one supportive birth partner to stay overnight after their baby is born.

21 Nov 2024

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Remembering Frederick Potts VC at unveiling of new multi-million pound clinical unit

Remembering Frederick Potts VC at unveiling of new multi-million pound clinical unit

Staff from the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust along with descendants of Trooper Frederick Potts VC, held an official opening ceremony for a brand-new clinical space named in his honour.

18 Aug 2025

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Local patients are now able to have minor surgery at Townlands Memorial Hospital

Local patients are now able to have minor surgery at Townlands Memorial Hospital

To improve services closer to home for patients, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust now offer carpal tunnel surgery at Townlands Hospital, utilising the minor ops facilities on  site.

15 Aug 2024

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Celebrating the fantastic work of our local community cancer champions

Celebrating the fantastic work of our local community cancer champions

Staff from the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Gemma Peters, Macmillian Cancer Support Chief Executive, and the Mayor of Reading, Cllr Glenn Dennis came together recently at a special event to recognise the amazing work our volunteer cancer champions do to support their local community.

28 Oct 2024

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Congratulations in order – Health Service Journal Awards shortlist announced 

Congratulations in order – Health Service Journal Awards shortlist announced 

The Health Service Journal (HSJ) have announced the finalists for their annual national awards. And two teams at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust are featured. Our Elderly Care Department are finalists in the Patient Safety category, and our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team finalists in the Staff Wellbeing category.

15 Aug 2024

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The history of the Royal Berkshire Hospital – join us and mark 185 years

The history of the Royal Berkshire Hospital – join us and mark 185 years

This year, the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust marks 185 years since the Royal Berkshire Hospital first opened its doors. And they are inviting those interested, to join them for a morning of talks from experts on a whole range of topics

16 Oct 2024

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Opt-Out HIV and STI testing to be offered at Royal Berkshire Hospital's Emergency Department

Opt-Out HIV and STI testing to be offered at Royal Berkshire Hospital's Emergency Department

More patients in Berkshire will be benefit from access to HIV and Hepatitis treatment as Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Emergency Department begins routine testing for adults. 

04 Mar 2025

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ICU refurbishment at Royal Berkshire Hospital hits new milestone

ICU refurbishment at Royal Berkshire Hospital hits new milestone

The refurbishment of Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Intensive Care Unit hit a new milestone this month with the opening of the completely refurnished and redesigned pod to patients.

19 Nov 2024

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Showcasing Innovation and Impact: A visit from Wes Streeting

Showcasing Innovation and Impact: A visit from Wes Streeting

Earlier this month our CEO Steve McManus had the privilege of hosting Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for a visit to our Trust.

27 May 2025

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‘One-stop’ clinic opens its doors at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, bringing relief to arthritis sufferers

‘One-stop’ clinic opens its doors at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, bringing relief to arthritis sufferers

The Trauma and Orthopaedics team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust have launched a ‘one-stop’ clinic to help patients suffering with the pain of osteoarthritis in their hands and wrists. The clinic streamlines the experience for patients, reducing the wait for treatment by months, while also easing the pressure on the hospital’s other departments.

14 Nov 2023

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Volunteers dedicate 30,000 hours a year to support the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteers dedicate 30,000 hours a year to support the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

A team of 306 volunteers gave 31,824 hours last year to help support staff and enhance services for patients and visitors in our hospitals across Berkshire West.

04 Dec 2024

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King's New Year Honours: Huge congratulations to Anna Horwood MBE

King's New Year Honours: Huge congratulations to Anna Horwood MBE

Anna Horwood, Emeritus Professor of Orthoptics has been awarded an MBE in the King's New Years Honours list. She has been with the Trust for 44 years, and this honour is in recognition of her services to Orthoptics and Research in Visual Development, specialising in children’s vision.

30 Dec 2025

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