1. Information on coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice and information from the Government and the NHS.

  2. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

    Advice and Information -

    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from Covid-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  3. Maternity support during Covid-19

    Advice and Information -

    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  4. Staying well this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Where to get advice and support during the winter months.

  5. What does shielding mean?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.

  6. More Covid-19 vaccination centres now open

    News -

    More eligible people across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire will receive the lifesaving coronavirus vaccine as additional community-based vaccination sites begin to open.

  7. What you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccine

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  8. 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.

  9. All coronavirus vaccine centres now open in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire

    News -

    As all community vaccine sites open, health leaders urge people not yet contacted to wait to be called.

  10. Keeping care home residents connected and engaged during Covid-19

    Report -

    Highlighting good practice in care homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

  11. Play your part in helping our local NHS

    News -

    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.

  12. Salisbury and Bath to play host to large-scale NHS Vaccination Centres

    News -

    Based at Salisbury City Hall and Bath Racecourse, the two venues will be able to provide the life-saving vaccine on a mass scale.

  13. Your experiences of the adult safeguarding process

    Report -

    We worked with Wiltshire Safeguarding Adults Board to learn more about the experiences of people who have been through the safeguarding process.

  14. Find new ways to express yourself this Children’s Mental Health Week

    News -

    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).

  15. Catch up on our news

    News -

    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  16. Over 70s urged to come forward for Covid-19 vaccine

    News -

    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.

  17. Trowbridge and Paulton Minor Injury Units to reopen

    News -

    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.

  18. More people to be invited for Covid-19 vaccine

    News -

    The vaccination programme will now begin contacting people aged 65-69 and anyone aged 16-64 with an underlying health condition.  

  19. Covid community testing sites open across Wiltshire

    News -

    Wiltshire Council's programme is aimed at asymptomatic people who work in small businesses, private early years settings, and childminders.

  20. Virtual Q&A session on Covid vaccine for people from BAME communities

    News -

    The Opening Doors conversation will allow those with concerns about the coronavirus vaccine to put their questions direct to local health and care experts.

  21. The roadmap out of lockdown

    Advice and Information -

    The Government has announced an easing of lockdown restrictions from 8 March, including a four step plan to lead us out of lockdown. Find out what this means for you.

  22. Quarterly Report October-December 2020

    Report -

    Highlights of our work from October to December 2020.

  23. Over 55s and adult carers now being offered Covid vaccine

    News -

    The NHS continues its roll out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

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

    News -

    Carer Support Wiltshire's service will support unpaid carers.

  25. Catch up on our news

    News -

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

  26. Shielding advice for the clinically extremely vulnerable to stop from April

    News -

    Advice to the clinically extremely vulnerable to shield will end on 1 April.

  27. Changes to Covid community testing in Wiltshire

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    Wiltshire Council announces changes to testing sites from 31 March.

  28. Latest step on roadmap as shops, gyms and pub gardens reopen

    News -

    Non-essential retail, outdoor hospitality and personal care premises open their doors again as Covid restrictions ease.

  29. Catch up on our news

    News -

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

  30. Which Covid-19 test is right for you?

    Advice and Information -

    Not all Covid tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive test result.

  31. Quarterly Report January-March 2021

    Report -

    Highlights of our work from January to March 2021.

  32. Experiences of using Bluebell Place of Safety

    Report -

    This report looks at people’s experiences of being taken to and using the Bluebell Unit — a health-based Place of Safety in Devizes — during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  33. Mobile coronavirus vaccination clinic tours Wiltshire

    News -

    A mobile coronavirus vaccination clinic is currently touring areas of Wiltshire where uptake of the coronavirus vaccine has been low.

  34. Latest step on roadmap as indoor venues reopen

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    Lockdown rules are easing again from today, as we reach another milestone on the Government’s roadmap.

  35. GPs must now offer face-to-face appointments, according to new NHS guidance

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    In-person appointments to be offered routinely as Covid restrictions ease.

  36. Catch up on our news

    News -

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

  37. Reshuffle of local vaccination sites as eligibility criteria widened to include over 30s

    News -

    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.

  38. Lockdown easing is delayed until 19 July

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    The final stage on the Government's roadmap has been pushed back, amid rising cases.

  39. On Equal Terms - Annual Report 2020-21

    Report -

    On Equal Terms showcases how we've made a difference during a challenging year.

  40. How we've made a difference in challenging times

    News -

    Gathering your health and social care stories and helping you find the information you need during the Covid-19 pandemic has been at the heart of Healthwatch Wiltshire’s work during a challenging year. 

  41. Football’s coming home, so get vaccinated to stop Covid-19 from doing the same

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    As football looks set to come home this weekend, health officials in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are again calling on people to get vaccinated to stop coronavirus from doing the same.

  42. Changes to Covid-19 restrictions as Step 4 confirmed to go ahead on 19 July

    News -

    Following the Prime Minister's confirmation of the move to Step 4 of the Government's roadmap on 19 July, people are being asked to continue to be cautious and still do what they can to keep each other safe.

  43. Catch up on our news

    News -

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

  44. Social distancing measures to remain at local health and care settings

    News -

    Social distancing measures are to remain in place at health and care settings across the region after Monday 19 July.

  45. No appointment necessary, as more walk-in vaccination clinics open

    News -

    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.

  46. Quarterly Report April-June 2021

    Report -

    Highlights of our work from April to June 2021.

  47. Catch up on our news

    News -

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

  48. Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share your views

    News -

    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.