1. People avoiding appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living crisis, Healthwatch warns

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    The number of people avoiding an NHS appointment because they can’t afford travel almost doubled between October and December as the cost of living crisis is forcing many to change how they use health and care services.

  2. Local mental health services ready to provide help to those in need

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    Local support is available to people living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who are struggling with their mental health.

  3. Healthwatch Wiltshire calls on public to help set priorities

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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.

  4. Quarterly Report October-December 2022

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    Highlights of our work and insights into what we heard from you during October-December 2022.

  5. All the latest from us

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    Our Spring 2023 ebulletin highlights our latest projects and how you can get involved.

  6. Autistic people asked for their views on mental health services

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire would like to find out what autistic people, and their families and carers, think about mental health services in the county.

  7. All the latest from us

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    Our April/May 2023 ebulletin highlights our latest projects and how you can get involved.

  8. Community Cash Fund: Wiltshire Hearing Voices Group

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    Rethink Mental Illness used our grant to fund this group for a year, providing a safe space for its members and an opportunity to gather feedback on services.

  9. How we set our priorities

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    Find out more about how we decide on our projects for the year ahead.

  10. What is SAD and how can you manage it?

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    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in 20 people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.

  11. Hearing from minority groups

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    Highlights of our projects supporting ethnic minority families.

  12. What is menopause and what are the signs?

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    With more than 30 recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out for and what support is available can help you.

  13. Autistic people tell of their struggles to find mental health support

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    Autistic people, and their families and carers, have told us of their desperation and frustration at not being able to get the support they need for their mental health.

  14. Mental health and autism: Falling between the gaps

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    This report highlights the findings from two surveys, one for autistic people and one for their carers, which gathered their experiences of accessing mental health services in Wiltshire over the last three years.

  15. Looking after your health during the cost of living crisis

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    Take a look at our tips to help you keep well.

  16. Where to get cost of living support in Wiltshire

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    Local organisations that can give you practical help and support.

  17. Quarterly Report July-September 2023

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    Highlights of our work and insights into what we heard from you during July to September 2023.

  18. Wider practice teams help patients to get right care and treatment quicker

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    GPs across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are shining a light on other practice-based clinicians whose specialist skills and expertise can help speed up a patient’s journey to receiving the most appropriate care and treatment.

  19. Local NHS reaches out to offer helping hand to region’s military families

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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.

  20. All the latest from us

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    An round-up of news and highlights from this autumn.

  21. Council continues to provide support during cost of living crisis

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    With colder weather on the horizon, Wiltshire Council continues to offer a range of information and advice.

  22. All Together pages provide one stop shop for family help and advice

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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.

  23. People with learning disabilities and autism to benefit from investment in care

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    People living with autism and learning disabilities are set to benefit from a £40m NHS investment to improve acute mental health care in the South West.

  24. Quarterly Report October-December 2023

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    A round-up of our work from the last few months of 2023.

  25. Happy holidays!

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    Looking back at our highlights from 2023.