1. Government funded medicine delivery service concludes

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

  2. 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. 

  3. Don’t put off seeking help for symptoms that could be cancer

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    A drop in the number of people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire seeking help from their GP for symptoms, that could be cancer, has prompted a warning that not getting checked could lead to serious consequences.

  4. 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. 

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. More young volunteers wanted for mystery shop

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    We are looking for more young people to help us review online mental health services in Wiltshire.

  9. Healthwatch Wiltshire shortlisted for prestigious national award

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire has been nominated for a prestigious national award for helping improve the lives of people living with dementia across Wiltshire.

  10. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  11. 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.

  12. Healthwatch Wiltshire wins national award

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire has won a prestigious national award for its work helping to improve care and support for local people living with dementia.

  13. Public invited to virtual Governing Body meeting

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    Find out more about what’s happening with the health and care in your area by attending a virtual meeting of the Clinical Commissioning Group's (CCG) Governing Body.

  14. Live Self Care for life

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    Tips, advice and guidance on self care, and how to ‘live’ self care for a happier, healthier life​.

  15. 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.

  16. Think 111 First to help reduce waiting times

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    A new national initiative is encouraging people to contact NHS 111 before travelling to hospital or minor injuries treatment unit when seeking urgent and emergency care.

  17. Wiltshire confirmed to be in Tier 2 ‘high’ category

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    The Wiltshire Council local authority area has been confirmed to be in the Government’s Covid-19 Tier 2 ‘high’ category, which will replace the national restrictions on 2 December.

  18. Healthwatch Wiltshire welcomes four new Board members

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    We have appointed four new Board members to help us prioritise the health and social care issues that are most important to the people of Wiltshire.

  19. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  20. 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.

  21. Christmas opening times

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    Our phone line will be closed over the festive period - but you can still share your views with us.

  22. First GP-led Covid-19 Vaccination Centres to open this week

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    Local vaccination centres run by GPs will open this week across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire as the NHS continues its phased roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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).

  30. 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.

  31. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.  

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. Everyone will benefit from Census 2021

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    Help inform decisions on services that shape your community.

  39. 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.

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

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    Carer Support Wiltshire's service will support unpaid carers.

  41. Catch up on our news

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

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. Changes to Covid community testing in Wiltshire

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    Wiltshire Council announces changes to testing sites from 31 March.

  45. 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.

  46. Catch up on our news

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

  47. 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. 

  48. 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.

  49. 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.