News and reports

On 4th November, Healthwatch Swindon and Swindon Borough Council hosted a health awareness event specifically for a group of Afghan women living in Swindon.

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) affects around one in three adults in the UK - yet most people don’t know they have it. You can have high blood pressure and feel completely well, but over time it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.

Resident (formerly, junior) doctors are due to strike tomorrow for five days from 7am, Friday 14th November to 6:59am, Wednesday 19th November.

Women who have been affected by trauma and faced social challenges spoke to us about their experiences. We wanted to understand the barriers they face when trying to access health and care services.

The NHS in our area wants to hear your views on local weight management services. Share your views by completing their survey.

LGBTQIA+ people have worse access to healthcare, outcomes and experiences than the general population.

Vaping can harm brain development and lead to addiction. It may also increase the risk of anxiety, mood problems, and trouble sleeping. Young people aged 12 - 25 from Swindon spoke to us about why young people vape and what support would help them stop.

Food insecurity is a growing issue across the UK, and is closely linked to health inequalities. We looked at the experiences of 78 people facing food insecurity across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

A new collaboration has launched which aims to uncover inequalities and barriers to accessing cancer care and shape how services can be improved for the most vulnerable people in Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire.

The experience of unpaid carers across BathNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW).

The experience of unpaid carers across BathNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW), when someone they are caring for refuses to accept help that could benefit them.

Please complete our survey and share your experiences with us.