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Our report following a visit to Bassett House in Royal Wootton Bassett, which provides accommodation for frail older people and includes a specialist unit for residents with dementia type illnesses. -
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Feedback on health and care services for people living with dementia. -
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An overview of our work from 1 April 2015-31 March 2016. -
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This report focuses on what people told us about the Dementia Adviser Service and issues which may relate to this service. -
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Highlighting what local people said when they were asked about proposed changes to Wiltshire Council's Charging for Care Policy in 2016. -
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A report following our visit to Wiltshire Heights care home in Bradford on Avon, focusing on the specialist care it provides for people living with dementia. -
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Focusing on how people with dementia who live alone can be supported by health and social care services and in their community. -
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Our report following a visit to Blenheim House in Melksham, a purpose-built care home with a specialist dementia unit. -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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Our report following a visit to Camelot Care Home in Amesbury, which provides accommodation with nursing and personal care for older people, some of whom have dementia. -
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Hearing from people whose care had been transferred between different services or settings, and from their unpaid carers. -
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Finding out what children and young people living in Wiltshire feel about using health and care services. -
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Our report following two visits to Amblescroft South in Salisbury, which provides specialist hospital care for people living with dementia. -
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After a recent tender process, Wiltshire Council has appointed a new provider for the county’s independent local Healthwatch service. -
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Children, young people and families can have access to a wide range of information, advice and support with a new online platform. -
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New leaflets, videos and information resources have been developed to help provide extra support for patients, families and carers during their discharge from hospital. -
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Our colleagues at Healthwatch Swindon and Healthwatch BaNES want to hear your views on eating disorders and disordered eating. -
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The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is offering military families in the region dedicated help and support to navigate any issues and queries they may have which relate to local health and care. -
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Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. -
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Pharmacy First scheme will mean patients can get a prescription without needing to see a doctor. -
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Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes Healthwatch England is calling for the NHS and Government to make. -
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Share for Better Care, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England. -
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Wiltshire Council has joined forces with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to create a new wellbeing programme for men aged 20-59. -
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Community health services provided by Wiltshire Health and Care may be impacted by Unison strikes this week. -
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The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know. -
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Patients in Wiltshire can now receive acute clinical care from the comfort of their own home while helping to relieve pressures on local services. Find out more about how virtual wards work. -
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NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you. -
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Since October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it. -
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Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.