1. Quarterly Report April-June 2020

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    Highlights of our work from April to June 2020.

  2. 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. 

  3. 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.

  4. 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. 

  5. Military families’ experience of health and social care transition

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    This report details a project led by four volunteers that was designed to assess the degree to which health and social care facilities could support the smooth transition, continuing care and support for military families moving into the area.

  6. Thinking it’s just the flu could put you in hospital, warn leading doctors

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    Complacency towards flu and not getting the vaccination when eligible to do so could lead to a significant increase in the number of people being admitted to hospital this winter.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  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. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.  

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. Quarterly Report October-December 2020

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    Highlights of our work from October to December 2020.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. Catch up on our news

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

  40. 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.

  41. What young people think of health and care services

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    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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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. 

  48. How can your pharmacy help you?

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  49. 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.