1. Catch up on our news

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Catch up on our news

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Quarterly Report July-September 2021

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    Highlights of our work from July to September 2021.

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

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

  13. 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.

  14. 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?

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Catch up with all the latest from us

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    A round-up of our news from December.

  18. 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.

  19. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    This article explains your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  20. What local organisations think of mental health support

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    Organisations across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire share their views on how mental health support could be provided closer to people's homes and in their communities.

  21. Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

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    Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

  22. All the latest from us

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

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

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

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

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    Find out more about the easing of restrictions.

  25. Last few days for Devizes residents to have their say on town's new health centre

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    Devizes Health Centre will be one of the region’s first integrated care centres with several organisations coming together to provide a range of health services from one building.

  26. Quarterly Report October-December 2021

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    Highlights of our work from October to December 2021

  27. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for February 2022.

  28. What young people think of LGBTQ+ support in Wiltshire

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    This report highlights the findings from a project aimed at gathering the views of young people, from the LGBTQ+ community, about the support available to them in Wiltshire.

  29. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  30. Oldest and youngest invited for Covid vaccine

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    The Covid-19 vaccination programme in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is continuing at pace, with the oldest and youngest in the region being invited to come forward for the life-saving vaccine.

  31. College students devise Healthwatch-style projects to hear the views of young people

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    We worked with Wiltshire College students to gather feedback from young people on a variety of health and care topics.

  32. How people would like to access services at Devizes Health Centre

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    This report highlights the findings from a survey that aimed to gather the views of people on their preferred opening hours and access requirements for the new Devizes Health Centre (DHC) which is due to open in late summer 2022.

  33. Thousands share views on new health centre

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    The new Devizes Health Centre, which is due to open later this summer, has been broadly welcomed by local people, although some were disappointed there won’t be a Minor Injury Unit and are confused over which services will be provided there.

  34. What is Long Covid?

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    Confused about Long Covid? Learn more about the common symptoms and when to get support.

  35. Quarterly Report January-March 2022

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    Highlights of our work from January to March 2022.

  36. Support and treatment for Long Covid

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    It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help you find the support and treatment you need.

  37. Public invited to inaugural meeting of new Integrated Care Board

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    The new organisation will meet in public for the first time in Salisbury on Friday 1 July.

  38. All the latest from us

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    Catch up on our news from May and June.

  39. Championing What Matters to You - Annual Report 2021-22

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    Championing What Matters to You showcases how we've been making a difference during a challenging year. 

  40. Championing what matters to you through difficult times

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    It’s been another challenging year dominated by the consequences of Covid-19, but we've continued to be your champion for health and social care services and make sure your voice is heard by those who plan and run services.

  41. Having Covid-19 booster vaccine in autumn will help people stay safe through cold winter months

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    More people living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be able to receive a Covid-19 booster vaccine this autumn.

  42. What people think of GP access - Wiltshire report

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    Local Healthwatch teams from across the south of England worked together on a project looking at access to GP practices during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here's what we found in Wiltshire.

  43. Get your self-care essentials ready for a summer-safe holiday

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    Holidaymakers are being encouraged to pack self-care essentials to help them enjoy the summer season safely, whether at home or further afield.

  44. Parents advised to put Covid-19 vaccine on kids’ back-to-school to-do list

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    Along with new shoes, pencil cases and PE kits, parents across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised to put the Covid-19 vaccine at the top of their children’s back-to-school to-do list.

  45. Quarterly Report April-June 2022

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    Insights and highlights of our work from April to June 2022.

  46. Catch up with our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for August and September 2022.

  47. People urged to take up Covid and flu vaccines ahead of winter 'twindemic'

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    Experts are predicting an early wave of flu and a rise in Covid cases this winter.

  48. What you need to know about flu

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    Know the signs and symptoms of seasonal influenza (flu) and who is eligible for a free vaccine.

  49. GP Websites Review

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    This report is an observational assessment of information provided on GP practice websites in Wiltshire, carried out by our team of volunteer researchers.

  50. Winter vaccinations now locally available for all adults over the age of 50

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    Adults over the age of 50 in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can give themselves the best possible chance of staying fit and healthy this winter by arranging to have a Covid-19 autumn booster and the flu jab.