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Healthwatch Swindon Quarter 4 Report - 2019/20
Find out about the work we have carried out from January 2020 to March 2020.
15 June 2020
Report
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Using Public Transport
As of today everyone must wear face masks when using public transport. Read more about what Swindon's bus company is doing and read the latest Government guidance on making your own face covering.
15 June 2020
Advice and Information
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New guidance: Preventing infection in hospitals
FROM TODAY, HOSPITAL VISITORS AND OUTPATIENTS NEED TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS
15 June 2020
Advice and Information
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COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience
Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.
11 June 2020
News
We must do all we can to combat health inequalities
Read our response to evidence from Public Health England that COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities.
10 June 2020
News
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How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19
Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.
8 June 2020
Advice and Information
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GP video appointments help thousands of patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire
Thousands of patients in B&NES Swindon and Wiltshire are now benefiting from video-based appointments, as well as patient care delivered remotely by GPs and other primary care staff, thanks to the combined efforts of NHS organisations in the region.
28 May 2020
News
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership News Sheet
The first fortnightly news sheet from the Safeguarding Partnership is ready to read. The news sheet provides a selection of news and information from the last two weeks of partnership activity. Read more.
26 May 2020
News
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Nepalese Association Survey Report
In 2019, with approval from our Advisory Group, we awarded our Community Pot Fund of £2,000 to the Nepalese Association Wiltshire (NAW). We wanted to find out whether or not health and social care in Swindon was meeting their needs. Read more.
24 May 2020
Report
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Opticians to provide urgent NHS eye care services
People across Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can now access free NHS treatment for urgent eye care from their local optician. Read more.
23 May 2020
News
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GPs spell out the best way to get NHS help over the Spring bank holiday weekend
GP practices across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be reducing their opening hours this bank holiday weekend, but local people are being reassured that the NHS is still on hand to provide help where it’s needed. Read more.
21 May 2020
News
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Learning Disability Hospital Passport and Guidance
The Grab and Go form gives doctor and nurses important information about a patient who has a learning disability or autism if they have to be admitted to hospital because of COVID-19. Find out more.
19 May 2020
News