1. More Covid-19 vaccination centres now open

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    More eligible people across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire will receive the lifesaving coronavirus vaccine as additional community-based vaccination sites begin to open.

  2. Temporary closures at Minor Injury Units as staff redeployed to care for Covid-19 patients

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    Temporary closures have been introduced at Minor Injury Units (MIUs) in Paulton and Trowbridge as frontline clinical staff are redeployed to care for the rising number of patients requiring treatment for Covid-19.

  3. All coronavirus vaccine centres now open in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire

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    As all community vaccine sites open, health leaders urge people not yet contacted to wait to be called.

  4. Play your part in helping our local NHS

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    The NHS is working with its partners across the region to support frontline staff in caring for patients following a pressurised start to the new year.

  5. Salisbury and Bath to play host to large-scale NHS Vaccination Centres

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    Based at Salisbury City Hall and Bath Racecourse, the two venues will be able to provide the life-saving vaccine on a mass scale.

  6. Find new ways to express yourself this Children’s Mental Health Week

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    Children and young people are being encouraged to explore different ways of expressing themselves for this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (1-7 February).

  7. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  8. Mental health forum members produce their own guide to support services

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    People with lived experience of mental ill health have produced their own comprehensive guide to mental health and wellbeing services on offer in Wiltshire.

  9. Over 70s urged to come forward for Covid-19 vaccine

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    People aged 70 and over who have not yet been vaccinated against Covid and who would like to be are now being asked to contact the NHS to arrange a jab.

  10. Trowbridge and Paulton Minor Injury Units to reopen

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    The Minor Injury Units will start seeing patients again after being closed temporarily so staff could be redeployed to help care for Covid-19 patients.

  11. More people to be invited for Covid-19 vaccine

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    The vaccination programme will now begin contacting people aged 65-69 and anyone aged 16-64 with an underlying health condition.  

  12. People with Autism Spectrum Conditions asked for their views on services

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire would like to find out what people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and their relatives and carers think about health, care and support services.

  13. Covid community testing sites open across Wiltshire

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    Wiltshire Council's programme is aimed at asymptomatic people who work in small businesses, private early years settings, and childminders.

  14. Virtual Q&A session on Covid vaccine for people from BAME communities

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    The Opening Doors conversation will allow those with concerns about the coronavirus vaccine to put their questions direct to local health and care experts.

  15. Everyone will benefit from Census 2021

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    Help inform decisions on services that shape your community.

  16. Over 55s and adult carers now being offered Covid vaccine

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    The NHS continues its roll out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

  17. New liaison service for carers to help ease burden on hospitals

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    Carer Support Wiltshire's service will support unpaid carers.

  18. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for March 2021.

  19. Shielding advice for the clinically extremely vulnerable to stop from April

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    Advice to the clinically extremely vulnerable to shield will end on 1 April.

  20. Changes to Covid community testing in Wiltshire

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    Wiltshire Council announces changes to testing sites from 31 March.

  21. Latest step on roadmap as shops, gyms and pub gardens reopen

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    Non-essential retail, outdoor hospitality and personal care premises open their doors again as Covid restrictions ease.

  22. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for April 2021.

  23. Still time to apply for our grants scheme as deadline is extended

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    There's still time to apply for a grant from Healthwatch Wiltshire to start a project in your community.

  24. Get back to nature to support your mental health

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    This Mental Health Awareness Week everyone is being encouraged to get out into nature and take time to reconnect with the world outside. 

  25. Young volunteers create their own guide to mental health support services

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    A team of Young Healthwatch Wiltshire volunteers have created their own guide to mental health services for children and young people in the county.

  26. Mobile coronavirus vaccination clinic tours Wiltshire

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    A mobile coronavirus vaccination clinic is currently touring areas of Wiltshire where uptake of the coronavirus vaccine has been low.

  27. Latest step on roadmap as indoor venues reopen

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    Lockdown rules are easing again from today, as we reach another milestone on the Government’s roadmap.

  28. GPs must now offer face-to-face appointments, according to new NHS guidance

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    In-person appointments to be offered routinely as Covid restrictions ease.

  29. Help those with dementia lead better lives, this Dementia Action Week

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    Dementia Action Week (17-23 May) encourages everyone to take action to improve the lives of people affected by the condition.

  30. First board meeting for new integrated care system, and all are invited to attend

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    Health and care organisations from across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will come together later this week for the first official board meeting in public as the region’s new integrated care system.

  31. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for May 2021.

  32. Healthwatch says thank you to volunteers who help shape health and social care in Wiltshire

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    We celebrate the difference volunteers make to their community during this year’s Volunteers’ Week, 1-7 June.

  33. Reshuffle of local vaccination sites as eligibility criteria widened to include over 30s

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    Changes are being made to the list of vaccination sites across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, with community pharmacies taking a more prominent role in the local vaccine rollout.

  34. Help shape the future of mental health support

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    Would you like to be involved in creating, shaping and influencing a new vision for mental health services in Wiltshire?

  35. Lockdown easing is delayed until 19 July

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    The final stage on the Government's roadmap has been pushed back, amid rising cases.

  36. Healthwatch Wiltshire pledges support to Armed Forces by signing Covenant

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire is delighted to announce that it has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a pledge that ensures those who serve, or who have served, in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly.

  37. How we've made a difference in challenging times

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    Gathering your health and social care stories and helping you find the information you need during the Covid-19 pandemic has been at the heart of Healthwatch Wiltshire’s work during a challenging year. 

  38. Young volunteers' mystery shop sparks revamp of online mental health support

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    A team of Young Healthwatch Wiltshire volunteers have been invited to help develop online mental health support for children and young people in Wiltshire, following a mystery shopping review of local websites.

  39. Football’s coming home, so get vaccinated to stop Covid-19 from doing the same

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    As football looks set to come home this weekend, health officials in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are again calling on people to get vaccinated to stop coronavirus from doing the same.

  40. Community Cash Fund winners revealed

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    Three projects that will help people from seldom heard groups to share their ideas of how health, care and community services could be improved, have been awarded a grant from Healthwatch Wiltshire's Community Cash Fund.

  41. Changes to Covid-19 restrictions as Step 4 confirmed to go ahead on 19 July

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    Following the Prime Minister's confirmation of the move to Step 4 of the Government's roadmap on 19 July, people are being asked to continue to be cautious and still do what they can to keep each other safe.

  42. Catch up on our news

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    What we've been working on this month and how you can get involved.

  43. Social distancing measures to remain at local health and care settings

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    Social distancing measures are to remain in place at health and care settings across the region after Monday 19 July.

  44. No appointment necessary, as more walk-in vaccination clinics open

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    People yet to have the lifesaving coronavirus vaccine are being encouraged to attend one of the many walk-in clinics now open across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

  45. How your views have helped improve non-emergency patient transport services

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    NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones.

  46. Children and young people asked for their views on LGBTQ+ support services

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    We want to find out what children and young people think of local health and support services for young LGBTQ+ people.

  47. Parents told to look out for early signs of respiratory illness in young children

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    Parents in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being encouraged to know the early signs warning of potentially serious respiratory illnesses that have started to circulate out of season.