1. 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. 

  2. 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.

  3. 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. 

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you

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    The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  15. 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.

  16. Quarterly Report July-September 2020

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    Highlights of our work from July to September 2020.

  17. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  18. 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.

  19. Staying well this winter

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    Where to get advice and support during the winter months.

  20. Making a Christmas bubble with loved ones

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

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. What does shielding mean?

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

  24. 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.

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

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    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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

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

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    Highlighting good practice in care homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Your experiences of the adult safeguarding process

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

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

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    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).

  33. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  34. 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.

  35. Trowbridge and Paulton Minor Injury Units to reopen

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    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.

  36. 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.  

  37. Covid community testing sites open across Wiltshire

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

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. Quarterly Report October-December 2020

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    Highlights of our work from October to December 2020.

  41. 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.

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

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    Carer Support Wiltshire's service will support unpaid carers.

  43. Catch up on our news

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

  44. 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.

  45. Changes to Covid community testing in Wiltshire

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    Wiltshire Council announces changes to testing sites from 31 March.

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

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

  47. Catch up on our news

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

  48. 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.

  49. Quarterly Report January-March 2021

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    Highlights of our work from January to March 2021.

  50. Experiences of using Bluebell Place of Safety

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    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.