1. Speak up and help improve health and social care in Wiltshire

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    Tell us about your experiences of health and social care, and the changes that you would like to see, in our #SpeakUp2020 survey.

  2. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information from January 2020.

  3. What people want from the next ten years of the NHS

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    Between March and June 2019, the Healthwatch network carried out 500 focus groups, attended 1,000 events and engaged tens of thousands of people online to find out what people want from the next ten years of the NHS.

  4. Businesses asked to help with PPE equipment for NHS and care workers

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    Businesses are being asked to help support the NHS and council care systems across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire in response to the ongoing coronavirus emergency.

  5. Minor Injury Units in Paulton, Chippenham and Trowbridge to temporarily close as part of COVID-19 response

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    Minor Injury Units at Paulton, Chippenham and Trowbridge Community Hospitals will close temporarily from 5pm on Wednesday 8 April 2020 so staff can be redeployed elsewhere in the local area.

  6. Don't put off seeking medical help this Easter

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    Parents, carers and others looking after children are being advised not to let worries about coronavirus delay them from seeking medical help this Easter.

  7. Sending a message to your loved ones

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    While visiting is suspended during this challenging time, hospitals across Wiltshire have set up a dedicated service enabling family and friends to send a message to their loved ones.

  8. We're here to help during this difficult time

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    Our job at Healthwatch is simple. We're here to help make health and social care work better for you.

  9. Covid-19 Insight Report: 1 March-17 April 2020

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    What we're hearing from you during the outbreak.

  10. What's your Covid-19 story?

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    We have launched an online survey to gather people's experiences of health and care in Wiltshire during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  11. Local doctors urge people to continue accessing healthcare as and when they need it

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    Not seeking medical help for symptoms that could be the early warning signs of serious conditions such as cancer could be putting lives at risk.

  12. Cancer and coronavirus

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    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about Covid-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the pandemic.

  13. Covid-19 Insight Report 18 April-3 May 2020

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    What we're hearing from you during the outbreak.

  14. Quarterly Report January-March 2020

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    Highlights of our work from January to March 2020.

  15. Covid-19 Insight Report 4-17 May 2020

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    What we're hearing from you during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  16. Our Annual Report 2019-20

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    Guided by You showcases how we've made a difference to your community and how we've helped you find the answers you need.

  17. Our year of highlights

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    Gathering thousands of your health and social care stories and championing what matters to you have been at the heart of Healthwatch Wiltshire’s work over the past year.

  18. Covid-19 Insight Report 1-28 June 2020

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    What we're hearing from you during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  19. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  20. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information from July 2020.

  21. Covid-19 Insight Report - A summary of our findings March-July 2020

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    What we've been hearing from you during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  22. Getting the most out of virtual appointments

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    Top tips for both patients and healthcare professionals on how to get the most out of digital consultations, based on people's experiences.

  23. What we've been hearing from you during the Covid-19 outbreak

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire has gathered the experiences of 375 people to understand how they, and the services they use, have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. 

  24. Make a difference to health and care services by joining our Board

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire is looking for people with a passion for health and social care services to join its Local Leadership Board. 

  25. Thinking it’s just the flu could put you in hospital, warn leading doctors

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    Complacency towards flu and not getting the vaccination when eligible to do so could lead to a significant increase in the number of people being admitted to hospital this winter.

  26. NHS Covid-19 app launches today

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    Wiltshire Council is encouraging residents to download a new NHS app that is designed to enhance and support the test and trace service and help protect their loved ones.

  27. Doctor calls for people to continue using NHS services during lockdown

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    People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised to stay on top of their health and wellbeing by continuing to use the NHS throughout the next period of national lockdown.

  28. Public invited to virtual Governing Body meeting

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    Find out more about what’s happening with the health and care in your area by attending a virtual meeting of the Clinical Commissioning Group's (CCG) Governing Body.

  29. Covid-19 Insight Report - A summary of our findings in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire March-July 2020

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    This report looks at what people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) thought about information, health and and care services and community support during the coronavirus pandemic.

  30. Share your experiences of health, care and community services during Covid-19

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire wants to find out about your experiences of health, care and community services during the pandemic.

  31. Think 111 First to help reduce waiting times

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    A new national initiative is encouraging people to contact NHS 111 before travelling to hospital or minor injuries treatment unit when seeking urgent and emergency care.

  32. Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you

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    The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  33. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  34. Public advised to wait for Covid-19 vaccine call

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    People living in Wiltshire who are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine should wait to be contacted by the NHS, instead of calling their local hospital or GP practice directly.

  35. Call NHS 111 first if you need healthcare advice over Christmas

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    Where to get help when GP surgeries and pharmacies are closed.

  36. All the latest from us

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    Catch up on what we've been working on this month.

  37. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  38. Out-of-hours help available from selected pharmacies during Easter weekend

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    Selected pharmacies in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will remain open over the Easter break to offer out-of-hours help and support to those with minor health and care concerns.

  39. You Said We Did: Changes at Great Western Hospital

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    Improvements made at Swindon's Great Western Hospital based on your feedback.

  40. All the latest from us

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    Catch up on our news from April.

  41. How people would like to access services at Devizes Health Centre

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    This report highlights the findings from a survey that aimed to gather the views of people on their preferred opening hours and access requirements for the new Devizes Health Centre (DHC) which is due to open in late summer 2022.

  42. Public invited to inaugural meeting of new Integrated Care Board

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    The new organisation will meet in public for the first time in Salisbury on Friday 1 July.

  43. Championing What Matters to You - Annual Report 2021-22

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    Championing What Matters to You showcases how we've been making a difference during a challenging year. 

  44. Championing what matters to you through difficult times

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    It’s been another challenging year dominated by the consequences of Covid-19, but we've continued to be your champion for health and social care services and make sure your voice is heard by those who plan and run services.

  45. What you told us about the NHS Continuing Healthcare process

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    Our report looks at the experiences of people who have been through the CHC process, a package of care for people who have significant care needs.

  46. Feedback on NHS funded care is focus of new report

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    The experiences of people who have applied for NHS continuing healthcare (CHC), a package of care for adults with significant needs, is the focus of a new report from Healthwatch Wiltshire.

  47. Quarterly Report April-June 2022

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    Insights and highlights of our work from April to June 2022.

  48. Limit spread of winter bugs by adopting good personal hygiene regime now

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    People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being encouraged to remember the personal hygiene measures that were common during the pandemic and use them to keep seasonal illnesses at bay this winter.

  49. Quarterly Report July-September 2022

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    Insights and highlights of our work from July to September 2022.

  50. New urgent and emergency care entrance at Great Western Hospital

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    A new entrance is now in place for all patients arriving at the GWH in Swindon for urgent or emergency care.