Norma Thompson - Healthwatch Swindon volunteer
One volunteer’s philosophy: Get involved. Do good. Help others.
One of our longest-standing volunteers, Norma Thompson, talks about the reasons why she chose to become a volunteer.
16 September 2019
Blog
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What is Healthwatch Enter and View?
We have the power to 'Enter and View' providers of health and social care, such as hospitals, care homes and dentists, and to observe and report on how those services are being run.
16 September 2019
News
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Healthwatch Swindon Advisory Group
Each quarter we meet with our Advisory Group to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on. This is a vital part of Healthwatch because it ensures we are independent and that the work we do is informed by members of the public.
13 September 2019
Report
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Eldene Surgery patients invited to meet GP practice’s new provider
Patients of Eldene Surgery will have the chance to say hello to their GP practice’s new provider organisation at a drop-in event next month. Find out more here.
12 September 2019
News
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Boobs, Balls or Bums? Let’s Talk About Cancer
Old Town Surgery, together with Nationwide Building Society, are holding an event on Tuesday 5 November giving advice on coping with cancer. Read more.
11 September 2019
News
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Ashbury Lodge Care Home Enter and View Report - September 2019
We carried out an announced Enter and View visit to Ashbury Lodge Care Home in September 2019.
10 September 2019
Report
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Healthwatch calls on health professionals in Swindon to make more space for new parents to talk about their mental health
Independent health and social care champion Swindon is calling on local services to make more space for new parents in Swindon to talk about their mental health.
9 September 2019
News
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Patient Participation Forum - September 2019 Meeting Notes
Take a look at our meeting notes and presentation slides from our Patient Participation Group Forum held at Sanford House on 4 September 2019.
9 September 2019
Report
GP surgery reception with people waiting to be seen
Update on new providers for five IMH practices
Following the announcement of Integrated Medical Holding's (IMH) withdrawal, the CCG provided the five practices with practical support to keep services running as close to normal as possible. Since then new providers have been allocated to several of the practices. Find out more.
4 September 2019
News
Taw Hill Medical Practice Swindon
First of new providers for five GP practices in Swindon announced
Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group is able to announce the first of the new providers that will offer long-term support to the GP practices previously involved with the Integral Medical Holdings (IMH) Group.
30 August 2019
News
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Royal Voluntary Service - Craft & Gardening Sessions
Royal Voluntary Service (Wiltshire) is excited to announce their new weekly craft and gardening sessions in partnership with Therapeutic Work In Gardening Swindon (TWIGS).
22 August 2019
News
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New online appointment tool to improve patient experience at the Great Western Hospital
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is introducing local patients to a new online appointment service, aiming to improve patient experience and reduce the number of missed appointments.
22 August 2019
News