1. Campervan Tour reveals highs and lows of county’s health and care services

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    The findings of a tour which collected more than 2,000 comments from the public have been published in a new Healthwatch Wiltshire report.

  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. 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.

  4. Speak up and help improve health and social care in Wiltshire

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    Tell us about your experiences of health and social care, and the changes that you would like to see, in our #SpeakUp2020 survey.

  5. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information from January 2020.

  6. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information from February 2020.

  7. Coronavirus and community pharmacies: Your questions answered

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    Swindon and Wiltshire's Chief Officer of Community Pharmacy answers your frequently asked questions

  8. Businesses asked to help with PPE equipment for NHS and care workers

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    Businesses are being asked to help support the NHS and council care systems across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire in response to the ongoing coronavirus emergency.

  9. Don't put off seeking medical help this Easter

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    Parents, carers and others looking after children are being advised not to let worries about coronavirus delay them from seeking medical help this Easter.

  10. Which health services are available this Easter weekend?

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    If you need medical help, here are the services available over Easter.

  11. We're here to help during this difficult time

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    Our job at Healthwatch is simple. We're here to help make health and social care work better for you.

  12. What's your Covid-19 story?

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    We have launched an online survey to gather people's experiences of health and care in Wiltshire during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  13. Catch up on all our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information from April 2020.

  14. Catch up on our latest news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information from June 2020.

  15. Government funded medicine delivery service concludes

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    Support is still available if you need help collecting your medicines.

  16. What we've been hearing from you during the Covid-19 outbreak

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire has gathered the experiences of 375 people to understand how they, and the services they use, have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. 

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

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire is looking for people with a passion for health and social care services to join its Local Leadership Board. 

  18. Thinking it’s just the flu could put you in hospital, warn leading doctors

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    Complacency towards flu and not getting the vaccination when eligible to do so could lead to a significant increase in the number of people being admitted to hospital this winter.

  19. NHS Covid-19 app launches today

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    Wiltshire Council is encouraging residents to download a new NHS app that is designed to enhance and support the test and trace service and help protect their loved ones.

  20. Protect yourself and your loved ones against flu

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    The NHS is offering more people than ever a free vaccine this winter - find out if you're eligible.

  21. Doctor calls for people to continue using NHS services during lockdown

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    People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised to stay on top of their health and wellbeing by continuing to use the NHS throughout the next period of national lockdown.

  22. Share your experiences of health, care and community services during Covid-19

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire wants to find out about your experiences of health, care and community services during the pandemic.

  23. Public advised to wait for Covid-19 vaccine call

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    People living in Wiltshire who are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine should wait to be contacted by the NHS, instead of calling their local hospital or GP practice directly.

  24. Call NHS 111 first if you need healthcare advice over Christmas

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    Where to get help when GP surgeries and pharmacies are closed.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.  

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. Catch up on our news

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

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. Wait to be invited for Covid-19 booster jab

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    Health officials are asking people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who are currently eligible for a Covid-19 booster vaccination to wait to be contacted by the NHS.

  34. How you can help support our local NHS

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    Our local hospitals and community services are extremely busy - here's what you can do to help.

  35. Covid-19 vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds now available outside of school

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    Parents can now arrange for their child to receive a coronavirus vaccine outside of school.

  36. People eligible for Covid-19 booster vaccine invited to book appointment early

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    Appointments for Covid-19 booster vaccines can now be booked as soon as an eligible person has waited five months since the date of their second vaccination.

  37. Local vaccination army preparing for huge end-of-year booster vaccine drive

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    Health and care leaders, along with frontline vaccination teams, are stepping up efforts to offer all eligible adults over the age of 18 with Covid-19 booster vaccines before the end of the year.

  38. Last few days to have your say on Wiltshire's pharmaceutical services

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    There’s just under a week to go for residents across the county to feedback their views on pharmaceutical services in Wiltshire. What's good and what could be improved?

  39. All Plan B restrictions to be lifted from 27 January

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    Find out more about the easing of restrictions.

  40. Oldest and youngest invited for Covid vaccine

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    The Covid-19 vaccination programme in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is continuing at pace, with the oldest and youngest in the region being invited to come forward for the life-saving vaccine.

  41. Out-of-hours help available from selected pharmacies during Easter weekend

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    Selected pharmacies in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will remain open over the Easter break to offer out-of-hours help and support to those with minor health and care concerns.

  42. Having Covid-19 booster vaccine in autumn will help people stay safe through cold winter months

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    More people living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be able to receive a Covid-19 booster vaccine this autumn.

  43. Get your self-care essentials ready for a summer-safe holiday

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    Holidaymakers are being encouraged to pack self-care essentials to help them enjoy the summer season safely, whether at home or further afield.

  44. Parents advised to put Covid-19 vaccine on kids’ back-to-school to-do list

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    Along with new shoes, pencil cases and PE kits, parents across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised to put the Covid-19 vaccine at the top of their children’s back-to-school to-do list.

  45. People urged to take up Covid and flu vaccines ahead of winter 'twindemic'

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    Experts are predicting an early wave of flu and a rise in Covid cases this winter.

  46. Winter vaccinations now locally available for all adults over the age of 50

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    Adults over the age of 50 in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can give themselves the best possible chance of staying fit and healthy this winter by arranging to have a Covid-19 autumn booster and the flu jab.

  47. Order your repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas

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    Get your repeat prescription in by Friday 16 December to ensure you have medicines in time for Christmas.

  48. Heart-warming new video series shows budding investigator behind the scenes of local NHS services

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    A six-year-old budding investigator is helping the people of BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire choose the right NHS service this winter with a series of heart-warming online films that go behind the scenes at local health and care facilities.

  49. Selected pharmacies to open on Christmas and New Year bank holidays

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    Families in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be able to access healthcare from local pharmacies over the festive period.