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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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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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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. -
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How the findings of our survey, which focused on how people apply for the CHC package of care, has led to changes in the process and better support for applicants. -
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Our annual report showcases how we’ve been using your feedback to improve health and care across the county. -
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Highlights of our work and insights into what we heard from you during April-June 2023. -
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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. -
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Our work gathering feedback on the draft Wiltshire End of Life Care Strategy for Adults 2017-2020. -
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What unpaid carers said when they were asked about whether support services on offer were meeting their needs. -
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Feedback from patients and unpaid carers on the Early Supported Discharge service for patients with a fractured neck of femur (broken hip). -
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We spoke to patients, relatives and staff about the effectiveness of the Home First service, which aims to support early discharge of patients who are medically able to leave hospital or a care home.
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Hearing from people whose care had been transferred between different services or settings, and from their unpaid carers. -
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Working with Alzheimer's Support, the aim of this project was to map and evaluate dementia community support services across Wiltshire, considering both equity and quality of provision. -
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An easy read summary of our engagement work on dementia in 2017. -
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Our work gathering people's views on dementia in 2015, following the introduction of Wiltshire’s Dementia Strategy the previous year. -
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A report from 2015 looking at what information is available for people living with dementia and their carers in Wiltshire. -
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People living with dementia and their carers share their experiences of primary care services in Wiltshire, including GP surgeries and health care centres, pharmacies, opticians and dentists. -
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Focusing on how people with dementia who live alone can be supported by health and social care services and in their community. -
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The impact of our work with Alzheimer's Support to find out how dementia support services could be improved in Wiltshire. -
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The impact of our work gathering feedback from unpaid carers about what support they would like to prevent them from reaching a caring crisis. -
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Highlights of our work from June-September 2018. -
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Looking at how dementia friendly initiatives are working in Wiltshire and their effect on people living with dementia and their carers. -
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Wiltshire is a dementia friendly community which is greatly valued by those living with the condition and their carers. -
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This report contains the results analysis of two surveys conducted by Healthwatch Bath & North East Somerset, Healthwatch Swindon and Healthwatch Wiltshire as part of the NHS Long Term Plan initiative. -
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Rowden Surgery in Chippenham set up a choir especially for people with respiratory conditions, with help from our Community Cash Fund. -
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Carers of all ages are being reminded support and advice is still available if they need a helping hand during the current COVID-19 situation. -
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Our new magazine showcases our latest projects - and how you can get involved. -
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What we're hearing from you during the Covid-19 outbreak. -
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Shielding advice has changed following the introduction of the three Covid-19 alert levels. Find out what this means for you.
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Guided by You showcases how we've made a difference to your community and how we've helped you find the answers you need. -
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Gathering thousands of your health and social care stories and championing what matters to you have been at the heart of Healthwatch Wiltshire’s work over the past year. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Highlights of our work from July to September 2020. -
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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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Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive. -
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What people told us about their experiences of using services during the pandemic. -
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A service which provides equipment to people's homes to help them live more independently is highly valued by those who use it, a Healthwatch Wiltshire report reveals. -
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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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Healthwatch Wiltshire is hosting a new forum to hear what local people think of a service which helps them to live more independently at home. -
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Our latest round-up of news and information for October 2022. -
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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. -
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Carer Support Wiltshire will be taking their young carer service in a new direction from 1 April this year, offering more 1-2-1 support and life skill workshops. -
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A round-up of our work from January-March 2023. -
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Our April/May 2023 ebulletin highlights our latest projects and how you can get involved. -
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Sounds Better CIC's pilot project in Salisbury for families living with childhood asthma. -
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Find out more about how we decide on our projects for the year ahead. -
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Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to. -
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Our August 2023 ebulletin highlights our latest projects and how you can get involved.