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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.

Service for Adults from Swindon Advocacy Movement

A new service is currently being offered by Swindon Advocacy Movement for adults (18+) with Learning Disabilities living in Swindon to support them during COVID 19. Find out more.

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CCG urges local people to be kind to themselves with launch of online directory of mental health and wellbeing services

Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group is marking Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging people to be kind to themselves during lockdown and to always seek help when it is needed. Find out more.

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South Swindon MP asks friends and family to help seniors avoid loneliness in lockdown

Avoiding loneliness is one of the most important things people who may be totally shielding can do during lockdown, say Swindon Seniors Forum and MP Robert Buckland. Read more.

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Key messages about maternity services during COVID-19

We appreciate this is a worrying time for pregnant women and mums who have recently had their baby. We want to ensure we give you the latest information about how we have had to change our services to keep everyone safe. Find out more.

The NHS is still open this bank holiday, even if your nearest GP practice isn’t

With many GP practices across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire reducing their opening hours this bank holiday weekend, doctors are offering reassurances that help will still be available for those who need it. Read more.

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Local ‘backline’ healthcare staff volunteer to deliver urgent and end-of-life prescriptions during lockdown

Non-clinical staff at Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Group are offering a helping hand to community nursing teams in Swindon and Wiltshire by delivering urgent and end-of-life medicines direct to people’s homes.

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Changes to community maternity services agreed as CCG continues to respond to current coronavirus challenge

Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group has today agreed a set of recommendations that will maintain the health and wellbeing of mums-to-be during the current coronavirus outbreak. Read more.

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Local doctors urge people to continue accessing healthcare as and when they need it

New data shows a considerable drop in the number of people coming forward to ask their GP for help and advice during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more.

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Talk to us - we're here to help

NHS and social care staff are doing everything they can to keep us well during this crisis, but there might be things that can be improved. We want to hear from you about your experiences of care during COVID-19 to help make things better.

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Could you be a life saver?

Conversations save lives. Mind Canyon is offering virtual online Suicide First-Aid Lite sessions every Wednesday from the 13th of May at 17.00 - 20.00 until further notice. Find out more.

Autism Friendly Swindon Newsletter April 2020

Coronavirus has brought about huge changes and disruption to all our lives, which may particularly affect people living with autism. Swindon Borough Councils' April newsletter is intended to provide some useful information to help you. Read more.

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