1. Catch up on our news

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

  2. Your chance to tour new Devizes Health Centre

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    People in Devizes will have the chance to tour the town’s new health centre ahead of its official opening later this year.

  3. How to stay well this winter

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    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

  4. Quarterly Report July-September 2022

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    Insights and highlights of our work from July to September 2022.

  5. Medics offer reassurance to parents after rise in the number of poorly children

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    Parents in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire should remain vigilant to the signs and symptoms of strep A, but should not be overly worried by the risk it can pose to very young children, local medics have said.

  6. Order your repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas

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    Get your repeat prescription in by Friday 16 December to ensure you have medicines in time for Christmas.

  7. Heart-warming new video series shows budding investigator behind the scenes of local NHS services

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    A six-year-old budding investigator is helping the people of BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire choose the right NHS service this winter with a series of heart-warming online films that go behind the scenes at local health and care facilities.

  8. 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.

  9. GP Phone Messages Review

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    This report is an observational assessment of the automated phone messages of GP surgeries in Wiltshire.

  10. Reduce risk of cancer with simple changes and healthier lifestyle choices

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    This Cancer Prevention Action Week, local doctors highlight how small changes to everyday habits, and healthier lifestyle choices, can reduce the chances of developing cancer.

  11. New health centre marks major milestone for Devizes and surrounding area

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    A new state-of-the-art health centre has officially opened in Devizes, soon after the doors first opened to patients.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Website and phone message reviews forge best practice guides for GP surgeries

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    The websites and automated phone messages of GP practices across Wiltshire have been the focus of a two-part project led by Healthwatch Wiltshire volunteers.

  15. People to benefit from NHS@Home Virtual Wards service

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    People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are now able to receive acute clinical care from the comfort of their own home while helping to relieve pressures on local services.

  16. All the latest from us

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

  17. Rise in local norovirus cases prompts health experts to call for public support

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    An increase in the number of norovirus cases across the region is adding extra pressure to an already-busy local health and care system.

  18. Get repeat prescriptions in early before the Easter weekend

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    People are being reminded to get any repeat prescriptions in early to avoid running short over the long Easter weekend.

  19. Local NHS needs public support ahead of unprecedented Easter weekend

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    The long Easter weekend, coupled with four days of planned industrial action by junior doctors immediately afterwards, has prompted an urgent call to the public to support their NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

  20. People encouraged to spring into action and get boosted

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    People are being encouraged to take up the offer of getting a Covid-19 booster this spring, to help protect themselves and those around them.

  21. Quarterly Report January-March 2023

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    A round-up of our work from January-March 2023.

  22. All the latest from us

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

  23. How we set our priorities

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

  24. Together We’re Making Health and Social Care Better - Annual Report 2022-23

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    Our annual report showcases how we’ve been using your feedback to improve health and care across the county.

  25. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    If you need support for your health outside of the standard opening hours of your local GP, there are places that you can go for support.

  26. All the latest from us

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

  27. Flu and Covid autumn vaccine programmes brought forward

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    This year’s autumn flu and Covid-19 vaccine programmes will start earlier than planned in England as a precautionary measure following the identification of a new Covid-19 variant.

  28. Vaccinations for flu and Covid-19 start for those most at risk

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    Vaccinations against flu and Covid-19 are now under way for those in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire most at risk of falling seriously ill.

  29. Hearing from minority groups

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    Highlights of our projects supporting ethnic minority families.

  30. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

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    The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. What you told us about prescription ordering

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    This report highlights the findings from a survey that aimed to gather information from people about how they order their prescriptions, the method they use and their views on how well this works.

  34. 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.

  35. All the latest from us

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

  36. Your feedback on prescription ordering revealed in new report

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    How people order their prescriptions is the focus of a new report from Healthwatch Wiltshire.

  37. Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care

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    Healthwatch England's new report looking at health and social care from the patients' perspective has warned that we risk "a two-tier health and care system" unless the NHS takes faster action to tackle access issues.

  38. Countdown is on to get prescriptions ordered and collected before Christmas

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    A reminder to order any repeat prescriptions by Friday 15 December.

  39. Support for 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.

  40. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for you?

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    The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

  41. What is social prescribing?

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    NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.

  42. Can I access my GP records online?

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    Since October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

  43. Referrals and your right to choose

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    Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

  44. What are the symptoms and treatments for diabetes?

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    Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed.

  45. Support busy NHS during May’s bank holidays by choosing right care options

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    A double-bill of bank holiday weekends during May has prompted local health leaders to remind the public to always choose the right service when seeking help and support.

  46. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.