1. Information on coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Catch up on our news

    News -

    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.  

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. The roadmap out of lockdown

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    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.

  14. Quarterly Report October-December 2020

    Report -

    Highlights of our work from October to December 2020.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

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

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    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.

  19. 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.

  20. Catch up on our news

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

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

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    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.

  22. What young people think of health and care services

    Report -

    Between September 2019 and March 2020, we went out and about talking to young people aged 16-25 about the work we do and gathered their feedback about local health and care services.

  23. What you need to know about GP Patient Data Collection

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    A project which allows patients to opt out of having details of their GP medical records shared for health research and planning has been extended, meaning patients now have until September to opt out. Find out more about what this means for you.

  24. Healthwatch Wiltshire pledges support to Armed Forces by signing Covenant

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire is delighted to announce that it has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a pledge that ensures those who serve, or who have served, in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly.

  25. On Equal Terms - Annual Report 2020-21

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

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

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

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

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    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.

  28. What will the NHS do with my patient data?

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    The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data from GP practices. Read our Q&A to help you make an informed decision about what happens to your data. 

  29. Parents told to look out for early signs of respiratory illness in young children

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    Parents in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being encouraged to know the early signs warning of potentially serious respiratory illnesses that have started to circulate out of season.

  30. Catch up on our news

    News -

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

  31. Covid-19 Insight Report: Experiences of health, care and community services

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    What people told us about their experiences of using services during the pandemic.

  32. A snapshot of views from people using the Covid-19 vaccination bus

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    What people thought about getting the Covid vaccine and why they decided to use the bus.

  33. Wait to be invited for Covid-19 booster jab

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    Health officials are asking people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who are currently eligible for a Covid-19 booster vaccination to wait to be contacted by the NHS.

  34. GP practice staff invited to share their views

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    Healthwatch teams across the south are gathering feedback on how practice staff roles have changed during Covid-19.

  35. Catch up on our news

    News -

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

  36. Half-term and Halloween – people advised to be cautious following increase in Covid cases

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    With local Covid-19 rates the highest they have been in Wiltshire since the start of the pandemic, local residents are being advised to be sensible during the half-term break and Halloween.

  37. How you can help support our local NHS

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    Our local hospitals and community services are extremely busy - here's what you can do to help.

  38. What you need to know about your Covid booster appointment

    Advice and Information -

    Information for people who are waiting for a booster vaccine invitation.

  39. Covid-19 vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds now available outside of school

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    Parents can now arrange for their child to receive a coronavirus vaccine outside of school.

  40. Quarterly Report July-September 2021

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    Highlights of our work from July to September 2021.

  41. How can health and care services work better together?

    News -

    Give your feedback to help shape a healthier future for Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

  42. What people with autism spectrum conditions think of services

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    This report highlights the findings from a project that aimed to gather the views of people with autism spectrum conditions and their carers about health, care, and support services in Wiltshire.

  43. Share your experiences of GP services in the last six months

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    What's been working well and what could be better?

  44. Catch up on your news

    News -

    Our November 2021 ebulletin has all the latest on what we've been working on and what you can get involved in.

  45. People with autism spectrum conditions reveal stresses of seeing a doctor

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    People with autism spectrum conditions say seeing a doctor is stressful, find it hard to explain their symptoms and often don't understand what they’re being told about their treatment.

  46. Catch up with all the latest from us

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    A round-up of our news from December.

  47. Local vaccination army preparing for huge end-of-year booster vaccine drive

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    Health and care leaders, along with frontline vaccination teams, are stepping up efforts to offer all eligible adults over the age of 18 with Covid-19 booster vaccines before the end of the year.