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Government leads an action to improve nation's mental and physical health through a new office
The new Office for Health Promotion is to lead a national effort to improve the health of the nation; by improving our mental health and promoting physical activity, which in turn is hoped will help the nation tackle the rise in obesity.
29 March 2021
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New Health Authority to be led by former Director of Public Health, Swindon, Dr. Jenny Harries
A new health agency that will plan for, prevent, and respond to external health threats such as infectious diseases, will be led by former, Director of Public Health, NHS Swindon, and Swindon Borough Council, Dr. Jenny Harries.
25 March 2021
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Shielding for the clinically extremely vulnerable to stop from 1st April
More than 3.79 million clinically extremely vulnerable people in England will be informed they are no longer advised to shield from Thursday 1 April 2021.
18 March 2021
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Thames Valley Cancer Alliance calls for you to Know Your Cancer Risk
The Thames Valley Cancer Alliance is calling on the public to know their lung cancer risk as they launch a localised campaign to increase awareness of symptoms and speed up diagnosis.
15 March 2021
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COVID-19 - One year on from the declaration of a global pandemic
Thursday 11th March marked a year since the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.
11 March 2021
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Transgender people asked to help improve the NHS Gender Identity Services in the South West
Transgender and gender-diverse individuals who are over 16 years old and live in the South West area are being encouraged to take part in an online survey to help improve NHS Gender Identity Services.
11 March 2021
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NHS acknowledge delays on complaint responses in light of COVID pressures
In February, NHS England and Improvement acknowledged that NHS providers may take longer to investigate and respond to complaints. This is to allow providers to concentrate on front-line duties and responsiveness to coronavirus (COVID-19).
6 March 2021
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Invitation for COVID vaccine extended to unpaid carers between 18-64 years old
Across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, unpaid carers aged between 18 and 64 are now being invited for a Covid-19 Vaccination.
5 March 2021
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New Online Youth Club launches to encourage young people to interact
A new online youth club has launched to combat social isolation by encouraging young people of all ages to interact, have fun, and care for their mental wellbeing.
5 March 2021
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Healthwatch Swindon News Bites February 2021
In this month's newsletter, we will be sharing news on shielding, accessing affordable counselling services, and a vaccine Q&A session with an expert panel.
3 March 2021
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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
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