1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Catch up on our news

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

  4. What you need to know when visiting a care home

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    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  5. 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. 

  6. 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. 

  7. Healthwatch Wiltshire shortlisted for prestigious national award

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire has been nominated for a prestigious national award for helping improve the lives of people living with dementia across Wiltshire.

  8. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  9. Healthwatch Wiltshire wins national award

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire has won a prestigious national award for its work helping to improve care and support for local people living with dementia.

  10. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  11. Quarterly Report October-December 2020

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    Highlights of our work from October to December 2020.

  12. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for March 2021.

  13. Help those with dementia lead better lives, this Dementia Action Week

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    Dementia Action Week (17-23 May) encourages everyone to take action to improve the lives of people affected by the condition.

  14. On Equal Terms - Annual Report 2020-21

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    On Equal Terms showcases how we've made a difference during a challenging year.

  15. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

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    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  16. Catch up on our news

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    What we've been working on this month and how you can get involved.

  17. 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.

  18. Thousands share views on new health centre

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    The new Devizes Health Centre, which is due to open later this summer, has been broadly welcomed by local people, although some were disappointed there won’t be a Minor Injury Unit and are confused over which services will be provided there.

  19. Quality Checkers Pilot Project - Evaluation

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    This project provided people with a learning difficulty the opportunity to check the quality of residential care services.

  20. Unpaid Carers in Wiltshire - Help in a Crisis

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    What unpaid carers said when they were asked about whether support services on offer were meeting their needs.

  21. Information Provision and the Sound Doctor Easy Read report

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    An easy-read summary of our work on information about long term illnesses.

  22. Better Care Plan engagement report: Information Provision for People Living with Long Term Conditions

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    A report examining where people go for information on five key long term conditions: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, cancer, dementia, musculoskeletal, and mental health and wellbeing.

  23. Better Care Plan engagement report: Single View - evaluation of Adult Care Information Sharing Pilot

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    A report on the Adult Care Information Sharing (ACIS) pilot scheme, part of the Single View project to provide a simple and secure way for GPs and Care Coordinators to gain access to information on the Wiltshire Council's Adult Care System.

  24. You Said We Did: Your Care Your Support A-Z Guide

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    A summary of our work creating an A-Z directory for the Your Care Your Support Wiltshire website.

  25. You Said We Did: Your Care Your Support Easy Read Information

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    Our work with Wiltshire People 1st in creating Easy Read versions of pages on the Your Care Your Support Wiltshire website.

  26. Five ways to give feedback to help shape local health and care services in Wiltshire

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    Share your experiences of local health and care services and make it better for everyone.

  27. Helping each other to stay well this winter

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    To mark Self Care Week, we're encouraging people to be well-prepared ahead of winter by taking simple steps to look after themselves and helping their families, friends and neighbours to do the same.

  28. New non-emergency patient transport service across BANES, Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire

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    From 1 June 2019, the non-emergency patient transport service in BANES, Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire will be provided by E-zec Medical Transport Services.

  29. Healthwatch Wiltshire launches grants scheme for health and wellbeing projects

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    We've launched a small grants scheme to invest in projects that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

  30. Wiltshire advocacy services

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    Help and support with the complaints process.

  31. Key contacts for making a complaint

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    Who to contact should you wish to raise a concern or make a formal complaint about an NHS or council service in Wiltshire.

  32. Help the NHS help you this winter by taking simple steps

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    People living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to do their bit to help the NHS cope with an increase in demand for services this winter.

  33. New diabetes wellbeing website for people in Wiltshire

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    Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning has developed a new website specifically aimed at providing support and advice for 23,500 people currently living with Type 2 diabetes in Wiltshire.

  34. Health officials encourage patients to join a free Type 2 diabetes prevention course

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    People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire most at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes are being encouraged to accept an invitation to a free course that could help prevent the condition.

  35. Wiltshire Safeguarding Adults Board

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    Safeguarding is protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.

  36. A Year in Review: Annual Report 2018-19

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    A Year in Review showcases how we've made a difference to your community and how we've helped you find the answers you need. 

  37. Your views sought on how health system shares your information

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    We’re asking for your views on how the NHS could use information collected from your records for research into improving healthcare.

  38. Catch up on our news

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    Our July 2019 e-bulletin has all the latest on what we've been working on and what you can get involved in.

  39. Your wish lists for health and care services in Wiltshire revealed

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    Hundreds of people in Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have shared their views on how to improve NHS health services where they live.

  40. Happy Hearts Dance Project - June, July and September 2019

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    Wiltshire People 1st ran sessions to support people with learning disabilities to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

  41. Tell us what you think of adult social care advice team

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    We're asking for the views and experiences of people who have been in touch with Wiltshire Council to get help and support with social care.

  42. Think NORO and help stop the spread of norovirus this winter

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    People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being asked to help stop the spread of norovirus this winter by following some simple steps.

  43. Still time to give your views in Wiltshire Council's Your Voice survey

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    Wiltshire Council are asking for the views of children and young people about services they have used this year.

  44. Mental health services for children and young people

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    Sources of support for good mental health and emotional wellbeing.

  45. Getting medical help during the holiday season

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    With Christmas just around the corner, people living in Wiltshire are being asked to prepare by making sure they know how to access medical care during the coming holiday period.

  46. What you told us about the GP Improved Access Service

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    Evaluating the GP Improved Access Service across Wiltshire.

  47. Report reveals what you told us about evening and weekend appointments

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    Being able to see a GP in the evening or at the weekend is greatly valued by patients, but getting an appointment is not always easy. 

  48. How do you think your health data should be shared and used?

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    University of Cambridge researchers are inviting the public to take part in a national survey.