1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Hearing the views of patients, families and staff on pilot rehabilitation scheme

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    This report highlights the findings from a survey that aimed to gather the views of patients, staff, families and carers on a pilot scheme for hospital discharge and accelerated rehabilitation, known as the Pathway 2 pilot.

  7. All the latest from us

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

  8. New approach to hospital discharge helps 500 patients recover at home

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    A bold new initiative at Swindon’s Great Western Hospital has helped more than 500 people who no longer require care on a ward to safely continue their recovery at home.

  9. How your feedback helps improve health and care for everyone

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

  10. 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.

  11. Local NHS seeks views of patients and families on process of leaving hospital

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    People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who have recently been in hospital are being asked to share their views on how their journey from ward to home was managed.

  12. Quarterly Report April-June 2023

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    Highlights of our work and insights into what we heard from you during April-June 2023.

  13. All the latest from us

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

  14. Appeal for public support as consultants, junior doctors and radiographers take part in further industrial action

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    Health leaders in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are once again calling for the public to support local health services during a forthcoming period of industrial action which will see junior doctors, consultants and radiographers all take part in strikes at the same time.

  15. Digital appointment letters launched at the RUH

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    The Royal United Hospital in Bath has launched digital outpatient appointment letters to support patients to access information quickly and easily.

  16. You Said We Did: Improving Salisbury District Hospital's Complaints Handling Process

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    How our volunteers helped develop a new patient leaflet, based on the findings of our report looking at the hospital's complaints process.

  17. 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.

  18. New resources to support patients, carers, families and staff with hospital discharge

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    New leaflets, videos and information resources have been developed to help provide extra support for patients, families and carers during their discharge from hospital.

  19. Quarterly Report October-December 2023

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    A round-up of our work from the last few months of 2023.

  20. Strike action could affect community health services on 12 and 13 December

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    Strike action is being taken by some healthcare staff in Wiltshire from today until 7am on Wednesday 13 December.

  21. Christmas and New Year strikes set to cause disruption for local NHS

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    The busiest time of year for the NHS looks set to be even more challenging as two periods of industrial action are planned for either side of the Christmas and New Year break.

  22. New resources to support patients, carers, families and staff with hospital discharge

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    New leaflets, videos and information resources have been developed to help provide extra support for patients, families and carers during their discharge from hospital.

  23. Strike action likely to affect services this week

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    Community health services provided by Wiltshire Health and Care may be impacted by Unison strikes this week.

  24. What is a virtual ward?

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    Patients in Wiltshire can now receive acute clinical care from the comfort of their own home while helping to relieve pressures on local services. Find out more about how virtual wards work.

  25. NHS to roll out Martha’s rule

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    NHS England has announced the rollout of Martha’s rule in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

  26. Disruption to services expected during latest junior doctor strikes

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    While many routine appointments and operations are likely to be impacted by the next round of industrial action by junior doctors, NHS leaders in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have vowed that care will still be available for those in need.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. How we set our priorities

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