1. Mobile coronavirus vaccination clinic tours Wiltshire

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Catch up on our news

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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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

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    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. 

  9. 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.

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

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    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.

  11. Catch up on our news

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

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Quarterly Report April-June 2021

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    Highlights of our work from April to June 2021.

  15. Catch up on our news

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

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

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    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.

  17. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Local secondary school children to be offered Covid-19 vaccine

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    More than 45,000 children aged between 12 and 15 in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are to be offered the coronavirus vaccine.

  21. Catch up on our news

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    What we're working on and how you can get involved.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Catch up on our news

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

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

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

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

  28. 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.

  29. Quarterly Report July-September 2021

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    Highlights of our work from July to September 2021.

  30. People eligible for Covid-19 booster vaccine invited to book appointment early

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    Appointments for Covid-19 booster vaccines can now be booked as soon as an eligible person has waited five months since the date of their second vaccination.

  31. 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?

  32. Catch up on your news

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

  33. New public health van on the roads to bring Covid-19 testing to communities

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    A new Wiltshire Council asymptomatic testing van will be going out and about to support communities that may find it harder to access Covid-19 tests.

  34. Play your part to reduce the risk of new Covid variant

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    Wiltshire Council calls on residents to keep playing their part to protect each other, as national measures are introduced to mitigate the risk of the Covid-19 variant, Omicron.

  35. Catch up with all the latest from us

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    A round-up of our news from December.

  36. People asked to continue playing their part during challenging time

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    As the Government implements its Covid-19 plan B measures over the next week, residents and businesses are being asked to continue playing their part.

  37. 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.

  38. All the latest from us

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    Catch up on what we've been working on this month.

  39. An easy read guide to the Covid-19 booster vaccination

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    Information about the coronavirus (Covid-19) booster vaccination.

  40. All Plan B restrictions to be lifted from 27 January

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    Find out more about the easing of restrictions.

  41. Mobile vaccination teams out in force as walk-in Covid-19 vaccine clinics pop up across the region

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    Extra walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics are being stood up across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to help more adults receive the lifesaving vaccine.

  42. Quarterly Report October-December 2021

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    Highlights of our work from October to December 2021

  43. Government confirms plan for ‘Living With Covid’

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    Local people are being asked to take a cautious approach after all remaining legal restrictions are to be removed by 24 February.

  44. What do the new government guidelines mean for Covid-19 testing?

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    Covid-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive Covid-19 test result.

  45. Second Covid-19 booster now available for over 75s and care home residents

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    Older people living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who had their first Covid-19 booster jab at least six months ago are now being encouraged to come forward for a second.

  46. Community Equipment Service earns praise from Wiltshire public

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    A service which provides equipment to people's homes to help them live more independently is highly valued by those who use it, a Healthwatch Wiltshire report reveals. 

  47. Catch up on our news

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    All the latest from us and how you can get involved.