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Please find your Health & Care Digest welcoming you in to the New Year, with a look ahead to Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, opportunities to help improve doctor - patient communication and where to meet us this month. -
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With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones. -
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The local pharmacies are now able to give out medicine for five common health conditions that would have previously needed a prescription from a GP. -
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Please find this months Health & Care Digest. From Time To Talk to how you can help improve doctor - patient communication and where to meet us this month.
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Your March News brings you latest ways to share your experiences along with where to meet us this month. -
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Working with deaf people and people affected by hearing loss, Healthwatch Norfolk created a step-by-step guide on how GP practices can improve communication and make care accessible. -
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We have written a letter to NHS England to express our disappointment at the lack of progress in reviewing the legally-binding Accessible Information Standard.
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Healthwatch Swindon are inviting you to join an online feedback session, providing you with an opportunity to share your experiences regarding accessing your GP surgery. -
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Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers. We call for action. -
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Your April News brings you latest ways to share your experiences, health and care news along with where to meet us this month. -
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Your May News brings you latest ways to share your experiences, health and care news along with where to meet us this month. -
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Your experiences of maternal mental health care continue to shape NHS services, with NHS England recently announcing improvements to maternity and neo-natal services. -
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Your June News brings you latest ways to share your experiences, health and care news along with where to meet us this month. -
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The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. But if you are disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to the fear of extra costs. -
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The cost of living crisis is putting people under a lot of pressure and affecting their ability to access the care they need. Read our evidence on the problems people are facing and how we believe these can be reduced to ensure cost is not a barrier. -
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Your July News brings you the latest health and care updates and details on how to share your experiences. -
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A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist. -
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Thank you to everyone who helped contribute towards a busy April - June 2023. Here are some key facts we would like to share. -
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Interested in volunteering with us and want to find out more take a look at our new easy read guide.
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Whether you are home or away this month we hope you find plenty of interest and use in our August news update. -
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Our new research highlights that pressures in the NHS have serious consequences on people's lives and widen health inequalities. -
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New figures published today in the annual report on NHS Dental Statistics for England in 2022-23, show that NHS dentists still see fewer people than pre-pandemic. Read our response. -
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As the summer draws to a close, this month we bring you: -
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NHS England is moving forward the timetable for the autumn COVID-19 and flu vaccine rollouts. -
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Our new research shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care. Read the findings and our calls to action. -
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As we embrace autumn's colder days and longer nights, this month we bring you: -
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In this November issue you can find out about Movember and how you can share your views about cancer and information support in Swindon plus much more. -
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Ever wondered how you can make a difference and ensure people's views are heard about health and social care?
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From how to have your say, to events and new services in Swindon. We have it all covered in Your December News.