1. New Healthwatch Wiltshire provider announced

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    After a recent tender process, Wiltshire Council has appointed a new provider for the county’s independent local Healthwatch service.

  2. Share your views on eating disorders

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    Our colleagues at Healthwatch Swindon and Healthwatch BaNES want to hear your views on eating disorders and disordered eating.

  3. Pharmacists to prescribe drugs for minor illnesses

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    Pharmacy First scheme will mean patients can get a prescription without needing to see a doctor.

  4. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    Share for Better Care, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  5. Wellbeing programme for men to launch in Wiltshire

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    Wiltshire Council has joined forces with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to create a new wellbeing programme for men aged 20-59.

  6. Strike action likely to affect services this week

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    Community health services provided by Wiltshire Health and Care may be impacted by Unison strikes this week.

  7. NHS to roll out Martha’s rule

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    NHS England has announced the rollout of Martha’s rule in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

  8. Disruption to services expected during latest junior doctor strikes

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    While many routine appointments and operations are likely to be impacted by the next round of industrial action by junior doctors, NHS leaders in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have vowed that care will still be available for those in need.

  9. Healthwatch Wiltshire calls on public to help set priorities

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

  10. Changes to Prescription Ordering Direct ahead of closure

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    As part of the gradual winding down of Prescription Ordering Direct (POD), patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised of changes due to come into effect from today.

  11. New partnership to support unpaid carers announced

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    Wiltshire Council has announced a new partnership to support unpaid carers in the county.

  12. Family hubs launching in Wiltshire this April

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    Families, children and young people will be able to access support both face to face and online with the launch of Family Hubs across the county.

  13. Support busy NHS during May’s bank holidays by choosing right care options

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    A double-bill of bank holiday weekends during May has prompted local health leaders to remind the public to always choose the right service when seeking help and support.

  14. Council looking to hear views of people who have experienced domestic abuse

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    Wiltshire Council is running a survey to gather the views of people who have experienced domestic abuse across Wiltshire.

  15. How we set our priorities

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    Find out more about how we decide on our projects for the year ahead.