News and reports

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.

People are being reminded to get any repeat prescriptions in early to avoid running short over the long Easter weekend.

We're celebrating our 10th birthday by thanking everyone who has shared their story with us over the last decade. With your help, we've been able to help improve health and social care services for everyone.

Carer Support Wiltshire will be taking their young carer service in a new direction from 1 April this year, offering more 1-2-1 support and life skill workshops.

An increase in the number of norovirus cases across the region is adding extra pressure to an already-busy local health and care system.

Our Spring 2023 ebulletin highlights our latest projects and how you can get involved.

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.

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.

Highlights of our work and insights into what we heard from you during October-December 2022.

We’re calling on the people of Wiltshire to tell us what you think we should be working on in the coming year.

A new state-of-the-art health centre has officially opened in Devizes, soon after the doors first opened to patients.

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.