1. 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.

  2. Catch up on our news

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

  3. What you told us about the GP Improved Access Service

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    Evaluating the GP Improved Access Service across Wiltshire.

  4. Report reveals what you told us about evening and weekend appointments

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    Being able to see a GP in the evening or at the weekend is greatly valued by patients, but getting an appointment is not always easy. 

  5. Quarterly Report October-December 2019

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    Highlights of our work from October to December 2019.

  6. What people want from the next ten years of the NHS

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    Between March and June 2019, the Healthwatch network carried out 500 focus groups, attended 1,000 events and engaged tens of thousands of people online to find out what people want from the next ten years of the NHS.

  7. Catch up on our news

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

  8. We mark our 7th birthday with public's list of health priorities

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire has marked its 7th birthday (1 April) by setting out its health and social care priorities for the year ahead, based on the feedback of local people. 

  9. Clinical commissioning groups merge and pledge continued support in fight against coronavirus

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    The three clinical commissioning groups of BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire are merging as a single organisation, in a move that aims to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of local people, particularly in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.

  10. 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.

  11. Which health services are available this Easter weekend?

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

  12. Covid-19 Insight Report: 1 March-17 April 2020

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    What we're hearing from you during the outbreak.

  13. Drive-thru appointments, home visits and video calls keep GP practices open during coronavirus pandemic

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    Drive-thru GP appointments are just one of a number of initiatives helping practices in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to continue providing much-needed care to local communities throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

  14. Voices Magazine - Spring 2020

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    Our new magazine showcases our latest projects - and how you can get involved.

  15. 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.

  16. Catch up on all our news

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

  17. Local doctors urge people to continue accessing healthcare as and when they need it

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    Not seeking medical help for symptoms that could be the early warning signs of serious conditions such as cancer could be putting lives at risk.

  18. Covid-19 Insight Report 18 April-3 May 2020

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    What we're hearing from you during the outbreak.

  19. Quarterly Report January-March 2020

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    Highlights of our work from January to March 2020.

  20. Covid-19 Insight Report 4-17 May 2020

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    What we're hearing from you during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  21. Covid-19 Insight Report 18-31 May 2020

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    What we're hearing from you during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  22. Catch up on our latest news

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

  23. Our Annual Report 2019-20

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    Guided by You showcases how we've made a difference to your community and how we've helped you find the answers you need.

  24. Our year of highlights

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    Gathering thousands of your health and social care stories and championing what matters to you have been at the heart of Healthwatch Wiltshire’s work over the past year.

  25. Covid-19 Insight Report 1-28 June 2020

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    What we're hearing from you during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  26. 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.

  27. Catch up on our news

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

  28. Getting the most out of virtual appointments

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    Top tips for both patients and healthcare professionals on how to get the most out of digital consultations, based on people's experiences.

  29. Covid-19 Insight Report - A summary of our findings March-July 2020

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

  30. Quarterly Report April-June 2020

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    Highlights of our work from April to June 2020.

  31. 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. 

  32. 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.

  33. 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. 

  34. Military families’ experience of health and social care transition

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    This report details a project led by four volunteers that was designed to assess the degree to which health and social care facilities could support the smooth transition, continuing care and support for military families moving into the area.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. Community Cash Fund Projects 2019-20

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    In February 2019, we launched a Community Cash Fund scheme to enable local groups to apply for a grant to start health and wellbeing projects in their local community.

  38. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. Covid-19 Insight Report - A summary of our findings in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire March-July 2020

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    This report looks at what people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) thought about information, health and and care services and community support during the coronavirus pandemic.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.