News and reports

Our work at a glance from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.

Our report following a visit to Coombe End Court in Marlborough, a purpose-built care home with a specialist dementia unit.

Looking at the value of Sound Doctor patient information videos from the point of view of people with long term conditions, their carers and health and care professionals.

Our report following a visit to Blenheim House in Melksham, a purpose-built care home with a specialist dementia unit.

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.

Feedback from patients and unpaid carers on the Early Supported Discharge service for patients with a fractured neck of femur (broken hip).

An easy read summary of our engagement work on dementia in 2017.

An easy read summary of our work on dementia and complex needs in 2017.

Our report following a visit to The Wingfield, Trowbridge, which provides accommodation to frail older people, people with nursing needs and people living with dementia.

People share their views on proposals for caring for people living with dementia who have complex needs, which were put forward by Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group and Wiltshire Council in 2017.

The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.