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Parents and carers spoke to us about their decisions to vaccinate - or not vaccinate - their children.

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) affects around one in three adults in the UK - yet most people don’t know they have it. You can have high blood pressure and feel completely well, but over time it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.

Food insecurity is a growing issue across the UK, and is closely linked to health inequalities. We looked at the experiences of 78 people facing food insecurity across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

The experience of unpaid carers across BathNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW).

Wiltshire residents and local pharmacists spoke to us about their experiences of Pharmacy First.

The experience of unpaid carers across BathNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW), when someone they are caring for refuses to accept help that could benefit them.

Our 2024/2025 annual report shares how we've listened and championed the voices of people, partners and organisations across Wiltshire, to help shape health and social care services.

The purpose of this research was to understand the health needs and experiences of military families in Wiltshire. We have developed practical recommendations that will achieve better health outcomes for this community.

Wiltshire generally has high childhood vaccination coverage, exceeding the national average. However, some vaccinations fall short of World Health Organisation targets, including MMR, pre-school boosters, and vaccines given to children in secondary school.

This Code of Conduct sets out the expectations Healthwatch Wiltshire has of all those who work or carry out activities for it, in a voluntary or paid capacity, including trustees, employees, students and volunteers.

My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds are heard. We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers and wider organisations in their own words.

This report is primarily the work of Jasmine Fawcus-Smith who was on placement with us from the University of Bath.

Our annual report showcases how we’ve been using your feedback to improve health and care across the county.