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Our latest round-up of news and information for February 2022. -
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This report highlights the findings from a project aimed at gathering the views of young people, from the LGBTQ+ community, about the support available to them in Wiltshire. -
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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. -
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The Covid-19 vaccination programme in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is continuing at pace, with the oldest and youngest in the region being invited to come forward for the life-saving vaccine. -
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We worked with Wiltshire College students to gather feedback from young people on a variety of health and care topics. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Confused about Long Covid? Learn more about the common symptoms and when to get support. -
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It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help you find the support and treatment you need. -
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Catch up on our news from May and June. -
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Championing What Matters to You showcases how we've been making a difference during a challenging year. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Insights and highlights of our work from April to June 2022. -
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Experts are predicting an early wave of flu and a rise in Covid cases this winter. -
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Know the signs and symptoms of seasonal influenza (flu) and who is eligible for a free vaccine. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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Insights and highlights of our work from July to September 2022. -
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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. -
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Get your repeat prescription in by Friday 16 December to ensure you have medicines in time for Christmas. -
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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. -
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This report is an observational assessment of the automated phone messages of GP surgeries in Wiltshire. -
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This Cancer Prevention Action Week, local doctors highlight how small changes to everyday habits, and healthier lifestyle choices, can reduce the chances of developing cancer. -
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A new state-of-the-art health centre has officially opened in Devizes, soon after the doors first opened to patients. -
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We’re calling on the people of Wiltshire to tell us what you think we should be working on in the coming year. -
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Highlights of our work and insights into what we heard from you during October-December 2022. -
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The websites and automated phone messages of GP practices across Wiltshire have been the focus of a two-part project led by Healthwatch Wiltshire volunteers. -
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People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are now able to receive acute clinical care from the comfort of their own home while helping to relieve pressures on local services. -
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Our Spring 2023 ebulletin highlights our latest projects and how you can get involved. -
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An increase in the number of norovirus cases across the region is adding extra pressure to an already-busy local health and care system. -
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People are being reminded to get any repeat prescriptions in early to avoid running short over the long Easter weekend. -
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The long Easter weekend, coupled with four days of planned industrial action by junior doctors immediately afterwards, has prompted an urgent call to the public to support their NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. -
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People are being encouraged to take up the offer of getting a Covid-19 booster this spring, to help protect themselves and those around them. -
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Find out more about how we decide on our projects for the year ahead. -
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If you need support for your health outside of the standard opening hours of your local GP, there are places that you can go for support. -
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Our August 2023 ebulletin highlights our latest projects and how you can get involved. -
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This year’s autumn flu and Covid-19 vaccine programmes will start earlier than planned in England as a precautionary measure following the identification of a new Covid-19 variant. -
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Vaccinations against flu and Covid-19 are now under way for those in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire most at risk of falling seriously ill. -
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Highlights of our projects supporting ethnic minority families. -
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With more than 30 recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out for and what support is available can help you. -
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GPs across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are shining a light on other practice-based clinicians whose specialist skills and expertise can help speed up a patient’s journey to receiving the most appropriate care and treatment. -
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This report highlights the findings from a survey that aimed to gather information from people about how they order their prescriptions, the method they use and their views on how well this works. -
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The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is offering military families in the region dedicated help and support to navigate any issues and queries they may have which relate to local health and care.