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Where to get advice and support during the winter months. -
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Where to get help when GP surgeries and pharmacies are closed. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Our latest round-up of news and information. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Carer Support Wiltshire's service will support unpaid carers. -
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Highlights of our work from January to March 2021. -
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Health and care organisations from across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will come together later this week for the first official board meeting in public as the region’s new integrated care system. -
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Our latest round-up of news and information for May 2021. -
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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. -
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On Equal Terms showcases how we've made a difference during a challenging year. -
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What we've been working on this month and how you can get involved. -
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Social distancing measures are to remain in place at health and care settings across the region after Monday 19 July. -
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NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones. -
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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. -
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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. -
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What people told us about their experiences of using services during the pandemic. -
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What we're working on and how you can get involved.
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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Find out more about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it. -
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Our local hospitals and community services are extremely busy - here's what you can do to help. -
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Highlights of our work from July to September 2021. -
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Give your feedback to help shape a healthier future for Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. -
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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. -
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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. -
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In July 2021, Healthwatch Swindon, Wiltshire and West Berkshire carried out a piece of engagement work to hear the experiences of patients that had used the Great Western Hospital (GWH) in Swindon. -
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A joint Healthwatch project looking at the experiences of patients using the Great Western Hospital (GWH) in Swindon has revealed that while most people were satisfied with the care they'd received, there were areas where improvements could be made. -
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Catch up on what we've been working on this month. -
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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. -
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Selected pharmacies in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will remain open over the Easter break to offer out-of-hours help and support to those with minor health and care concerns. -
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Improvements made at Swindon's Great Western Hospital based on your feedback. -
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Catch up on our news from April. -
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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. -
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The new organisation will meet in public for the first time in Salisbury on Friday 1 July. -
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Championing What Matters to You showcases how we've been making a difference during a challenging year. -
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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. -
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Our report looks at the experiences of people who have been through the CHC process, a package of care for people who have significant care needs. -
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The experiences of people who have applied for NHS continuing healthcare (CHC), a package of care for adults with significant needs, is the focus of a new report from Healthwatch Wiltshire. -
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Insights and highlights of our work from April to June 2022. -
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People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being encouraged to remember the personal hygiene measures that were common during the pandemic and use them to keep seasonal illnesses at bay this winter. -
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Insights and highlights of our work from July to September 2022. -
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A new entrance is now in place for all patients arriving at the GWH in Swindon for urgent or emergency care. -
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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. -
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This report highlights the findings from a survey that aimed to gather the views of people on the complaints handling process at Salisbury District Hospital, which is run by Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT). -
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Feedback from patients who made a complaint about their care at Salisbury District Hospital is being used to overhaul its complaints handling process.