1. 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.

  2. All the latest from us

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    Catch up on our news from May and June.

  3. 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. 

  4. New Integrated Care System offers unique chance for Healthwatch to champion your views

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    The introduction of our Integrated Care System on 1 July 2022 gives us a new way to ensure people's voices are heard in the planning and running of services.

  5. New NHS organisation to plan health and care services for local people

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    A new collaborative health and care organisation with a responsibility for providing £1.5 billion of services to the people of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire has been established.

  6. Play your part as local Covid-19 cases increase

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    With the summer holidays fast approaching please continue to take the appropriate measures to protect yourself and those around you from illness.

  7. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  8. 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.

  9. All the latest from us

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    Catch up on our news from July.

  10. Having Covid-19 booster vaccine in autumn will help people stay safe through cold winter months

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    More people living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be able to receive a Covid-19 booster vaccine this autumn.

  11. What people think of GP access - Wiltshire report

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    Local Healthwatch teams from across the south of England worked together on a project looking at access to GP practices during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here's what we found in Wiltshire.

  12. Health and Wellbeing (HWB) Showcase 2022

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  13. Get your self-care essentials ready for a summer-safe holiday

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    Holidaymakers are being encouraged to pack self-care essentials to help them enjoy the summer season safely, whether at home or further afield.

  14. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  15. Chippenham River Festival

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  16. Stay hydrated during hot weather spell

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    With high temperatures forecast this week, staying hydrated can reduce the risk of heat-related illness.

  17. Parents advised to put Covid-19 vaccine on kids’ back-to-school to-do list

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    Along with new shoes, pencil cases and PE kits, parents across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised to put the Covid-19 vaccine at the top of their children’s back-to-school to-do list.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Quarterly Report April-June 2022

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

  21. Catch up with our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for August and September 2022.

  22. Talking to Fijian military families

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  23. Talking to Nepalese military families

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  24. People urged to take up Covid and flu vaccines ahead of winter 'twindemic'

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    Experts are predicting an early wave of flu and a rise in Covid cases this winter.

  25. 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.

  26. What you need to know about flu

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    Know the signs and symptoms of seasonal influenza (flu) and who is eligible for a free vaccine.

  27. How did people living with mental ill health access services during the pandemic?

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    This report focuses on the findings of a survey and engagement looking at the experiences of people with mental ill health in accessing health and social care services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) region.

  28. 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.

  29. GP Websites Review

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    This report is an observational assessment of information provided on GP practice websites in Wiltshire, carried out by our team of volunteer researchers.

  30. Region’s new integrated care partnership to meet in public for first time

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    The newly-formed integrated care partnership for Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will meet in public for the first time next week.

  31. People who use equipment service invited to new forum

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire is hosting a new forum to hear what local people think of a service which helps them to live more independently at home.

  32. Winter vaccinations now locally available for all adults over the age of 50

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    Adults over the age of 50 in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can give themselves the best possible chance of staying fit and healthy this winter by arranging to have a Covid-19 autumn booster and the flu jab.

  33. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for October 2022.

  34. Independent Living Open Forum

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  35. Your chance to tour new Devizes Health Centre

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    People in Devizes will have the chance to tour the town’s new health centre ahead of its official opening later this year.

  36. New Interim Chair of Healthwatch England appointed

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    Belinda Black has been appointed as the interim Chair of the Healthwatch England Committee, following the recent departure of Sir Robert Francis KC. 

  37. Libraries to provide a warm and friendly welcome this winter

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    Wiltshire Council libraries have officially become warm spaces for people this winter, providing a warm and friendly welcome to support anyone who needs help through the cost of living crisis.

  38. Quarterly Report July-September 2022

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

  39. 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.

  40. Medics offer reassurance to parents after rise in the number of poorly children

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    Parents in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire should remain vigilant to the signs and symptoms of strep A, but should not be overly worried by the risk it can pose to very young children, local medics have said.

  41. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up for Christmas 2022.

  42. Wiltshire’s Wellbeing Hub can help you through the cost of living crisis

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    With local people likely to be worried about the cost-of-living crisis and needing some information and advice, Wiltshire Council's Hub is there for anyone who requires it.

  43. Order your repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas

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    Get your repeat prescription in by Friday 16 December to ensure you have medicines in time for Christmas.

  44. Heart-warming new video series shows budding investigator behind the scenes of local NHS services

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    A six-year-old budding investigator is helping the people of BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire choose the right NHS service this winter with a series of heart-warming online films that go behind the scenes at local health and care facilities.

  45. Looking after your mental health this winter

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    In a post-pandemic world where the cost of living crisis is beginning to hit home for many of us, it's important for us to prioritise our mental health and wellbeing.

  46. Our Christmas opening hours

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    Our phone line will be closed over the festive period - but you can still share your views with us.

  47. Selected pharmacies to open on Christmas and New Year bank holidays

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    Families in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be able to access healthcare from local pharmacies over the festive period.