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Changes to the Shielded Patient List and Clinically Extremely Vulnerable shielding

Up to 1.7 million people have been added to the shielding list as shielding guidance is extended to the 31st of March 2021. Clinically extremely vulnerable people who were advised to shield previously will receive letters advising of the extension.

20 February 2021

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Swindon Council offer symptom-free COVID testing to carers and those not able to work from home

As of Monday 15 February, Swindon Borough Council has announced that symptom-free testing will be made available to carers and those unable to work from home.

15 February 2021

CQC publishes report on Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust’s forensic inpatient and secure wards

Following a recent inspection, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report today on the forensic inpatient and secure wards at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust at its Fromeside site.

10 February 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine programme survey

The Government COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan aims to vaccinate tens of millions of people. We are providing this survey to support feedback of rapid insight to Government and local services about how the vaccine programme is working.

9 February 2021

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Healthwatch warns of dentistry crisis as public concerns continue

New data gathered by Healthwatch England shows access to NHS dentistry remains a huge problem for the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 February 2021

Interested in becoming a Peer Support Volunteer Coordinator?

Have you experienced mental distress or mental health issues? Would you like to use your own experiences to support others who are going through something similar? Do you live in the Swindon area?

8 February 2021

COVID-19 vaccination - rollout of letters to Clinically Extremely Vulnerable people

From Wednesday 3 February, people aged 18 and over in the clinically extremely vulnerable group will start receiving letters inviting them to book their COVID-19 vaccine.

3 February 2021

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Services and volunteers unite to support NHS rollout of life saving vaccine

NHS staff working across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire to deliver the lifesaving coronavirus vaccine have been given a helping hand on the frontline by local fire crews, volunteers, and military personnel.

2 February 2021

Healthwatch Swindon News Bites January 2021

In this month's newsletter, we will be sharing how you are helping Healthwatch, to help you; with the latest report on our Because We All Care campaign and how Every Mind Matters can make inside feel better.

26 January 2021

NHS asks public to play their part in time of COVID pressures

The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire is working with its partners from across the region to support frontline health and care staff and are asking the public to do the same through various small actions.

21 January 2021

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COVID concerns stop 1 in 3 women from attending cervical screening invitations

A survey conducted by the Eve Appeal charity has found that nearly 1 in 3 women who didn't attend their cervical screening test when invited in the last twelve months did so because of coronavirus concerns.

20 January 2021

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"Don't call us, we will call you," plea health leaders as COVID vaccination rollout ramps up

Health leaders call for patience as all GP-led, community-based coronavirus vaccination sites in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire open meaning everyone in the area aged 80 or over will be invited to for their Covid-19 vaccine.

20 January 2021

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