1. 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.

  2. What would you do to improve NHS services in Wiltshire?

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    Student Zoe urges people to have their say about changes to the NHS.

  3. 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.

  4. App will help you stay in touch with your GP surgery

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    Download a free app for secure, two-way communication with your GP practice.

  5. Health Based Place of Safety in Devizes gets positive reviews

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    We spoke to people who used the facility while detained under the Mental Health Act.

  6. Six ways to give feedback to help shape 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. 

  7. 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.

  8. Report reveals public's priorities in improving mental health services

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    A new Healthwatch Wiltshire report which highlights how local people would like to see mental health services improved in the county, has been welcomed by the organisations which plan and run them. 

  9. Share your views on NHS services for those with learning disabilities and autism 

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    Thousands of children have learning disabilities and autism in Wiltshire and now families are being asked to help shape local NHS services supporting them. 

  10. Catch up on our news in our latest e-bulletin

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

  11. Community Cash Fund winners announced

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    Five projects that aim to boost the health and wellbeing of people in Wiltshire have been awarded a grant from Healthwatch Wiltshire's Community Cash Fund. 

  12. Save the date: Volunteer Fair - 1 June

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    Prospective volunteers will be offered a great opportunity to check out a wide range of volunteer roles available in Warminster at a Volunteer Fair on Saturday 1 June.

  13. Thank you: More than 340 people tell Healthwatch what they think would make the NHS better

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    Local people share their views about how they want health services in Wiltshire to improve.

  14. How Primary Care Networks could work for you

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    Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are to play a key part in the future of the NHS when they come into force this summer.

  15. Help make a difference to health and social care services by joining our Board

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    We're looking for people with a passion for health and social care services to join our Local Leadership Board. 

  16. Catch up on our news in our latest e-bulletin

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

  17. 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.

  18. Share your experiences of Wiltshire’s safeguarding processes

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    When there is a concern that alleged abuse and/or neglect has happened to an adult with care and support needs, Wiltshire Council has a duty to investigate. This process is called safeguarding adults.

  19. What would you change about local health and care services?

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    Younger people in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being given an opportunity to help shape how health and care services are provided in the future.

  20. Catch up on our news

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

  21. How we've made a difference this year

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    Gathering hundreds of your health and social care stories and championing what matters to you have formed the cornerstone of a busy year for us. 

  22. People asked to feedback on key health plan

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    Views are being sought on a strategy which sets out how people’s health and wellbeing will be supported in Wiltshire, giving them the best opportunities to thrive.

  23. Three Clinical Commissioning Groups to become one organisation

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    Three groups responsible for the planning, buying and monitoring of health services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire could become one single organisation as soon as April 2020.

  24. 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.

  25. Two thirds of people say Wiltshire is dementia friendly

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    Wiltshire is a dementia friendly community which is greatly valued by those living with the condition and their carers.

  26. Be the voice of service users for AWP

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    Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) NHS Trust is looking to recruit 10 service users to a new Expert By Experience group.

  27. 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.

  28. Red bags to help care home residents leave hospital sooner

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    A new innovative ‘red bag’ scheme by Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) launches in Salisbury on 1 August 2019.

  29. 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.

  30. Catch up on our news

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

  31. Tell us your experiences of special care dental services

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    Your feedback will help develop services across the South West.

  32. Be the voice of children and young people in Wiltshire

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    We're calling on the young people of Wiltshire to join our team to help make sure the views of children and young people are listened to.

  33. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for September 2019.

  34. Make a difference to health and care services by joining our Board

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    We're looking for people with a passion for health and social care services to join our Local Leadership Board. 

  35. How your feedback has helped improve dementia services in Wiltshire

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire has played a key part in improving dementia services in the county, thanks to hundreds of views shared by people who are affected by the condition.

  36. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for October 2019.

  37. Three local NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups to merge next April

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    Three groups responsible for the planning, buying and monitoring of health services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are to become a single organisation in April 2020.

  38. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for November 2019.

  39. Recruitment opens for lay members of newly merged CCG

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    To prepare for the merger of BANES, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Groups, recruitment is now under way to find people to join their governing body as lay members. 

  40. 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.

  41. Dorothy House Hospice Care seeks to improve services for people with life-limiting illness

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    Dorothy House Hospice Care wants to hear from those with a life-limiting illness, their carers and families about what day services they think would improve their wellbeing.

  42. 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.

  43. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information from December 2019.

  44. 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.

  45. New Independent Chair appointed to lead Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire health and care system

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    Health and care leaders from Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) have appointed a new Independent Chair.