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Healthy Lifestyle Services in Swindon
If you would like to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle there is lots of support available to help you with this in Swindon. Find out more.
10 December 2019
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Addiction Resource
If you are struggling with addiction there is a free helpline available to offer support. Find out more.
5 November 2019
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Our NHS Complaints Advocacy Service
Are you or someone you know looking to make a complaint about an NHS service? Our advocacy service can provide some guidance and information to help you.
17 October 2019
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Do you need help travelling to NHS services?
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.
26 September 2019
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
It’s vital that when it’s time for you to leave hospital, you have all the medication, information and support in place to help you keep getting better.
5 August 2019
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What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.
24 July 2019
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Thinking about end of life care for you and your family
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.
5 June 2019
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Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.
22 May 2019
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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
1 April 2019
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
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Patient Participation Group (PPG) Forum
Our work with Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) at GP surgeries includes support to individual groups and the development of PPGs, over a number of years, and our PPG forum brings representatives from surgeries together.
13 October 2018
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017