1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Quarterly Report April-June 2020

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    Highlights of our work from April to June 2020.

  4. 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. 

  5. BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group AGM

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  6. 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.

  7. 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. 

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Latest guidance on shielding

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    Shielding advice has changed following the introduction of the three Covid-19 alert levels. Find out what this means for you.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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​.

  21. 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.

  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. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Quarterly Report July-September 2020

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    Highlights of our work from July to September 2020.

  26. 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.

  27. What you need to know when visiting a care home

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  28. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  29. Community support during the coronavirus outbreak

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    Help and support available in Wiltshire.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Making a Christmas bubble with loved ones

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    How to have a fun and safe Christmas with your friends and family.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.