1. A GP shortfall could be partly plugged by recruits from abroad

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    A GP shortfall could be partly plugged by recruits from abroad

  2. Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspections

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    The CQC has carried out a number of visits to health and social services in Swindon recently. Read on to find out where they went and to read the reports with their findings.

  3. Share your views on health and care in Swindon

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    Our core function is to speak to members of the public about their experiences of health and Social care in Swindon. We share five ways that you can tell us about your views.

  4. Healthwatch Goes Live

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    From 1 April 2013 we will be working to represent the views of the public around health and social care in Swindon.

  5. Sir Robert Francis QC confirmed as new Chair of Healthwatch England

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    Sir Robert Francis QC has been appointed today as the new Chair of Healthwatch England, the independent champion for people who use health and social care.

  6. Enter and View Volunteer Roles with us

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    We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Read more to find out about our Enter and View volunteer roles.

  7. Our Ambassador Volunteer Role

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    We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Read more to find out about our Ambassador volunteer roles.

  8. Our Healthwatch Volunteer Roles

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    We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Read more to find out about our volunteer roles.

  9. Our Advisory Group Volunteer Role

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    We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Read more to find out about our Advisory Group volunteer roles.

  10. Our annual report highlights barriers that people with learning disabilities face accessing health services

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    As health and social care champion, we have been supporting people with learning disabilities by visiting GP and dental practices in Swindon to assess how the services meet their needs. Read more.

  11. Apply for our ' Community Pot' Fund

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    What is our 'Community Pot' fund and how can you apply for it? Find out more here.

  12. Covid-19: Supporting Swindon

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    We are carefully following Government-issued guidance about how we should be working during the Covid-19 pandemic to make sure that our staff and volunteers are safe and to ensure our service can still run to support Swindon. Read more.

  13. Community Pot Fund 2020/21

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    We have awarded part of our community pot fund to Parkinson’s Swindon & District and Swindon SEND Families Voice. Both organisations have started their engagement to gather the views of their members on health and social care. Find out more.

  14. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership News Sheet

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    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.

  15. Over 60% of people in the South West ready to help improve health and social care after coronavirus

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    Alliance of local and national care organisations calls on the South West to give feedback to shape future care. Read more.

  16. Healthwatch Swindon win Runner Up prize in Pride of Swindon Awards

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    We are delighted to announce that our Volunteer Team has been awarded a runner-up certificate for the Pride of Swindon Awards 2020. Find out more.

  17. Local Offer calls for views and experiences of professionals and families

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    A survey to explore the views and experiences of professionals and families who support children and young people with SEND in the local area has launched for the second year running.

  18. Invite extended to Public for virtual Governing Body meeting in plan to keep locals informed and involved

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    People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can find out more about what’s happening with the health and care in their area by attending an upcoming virtual meeting of the local CCG’s Governing Body on Thursday 19 November.

  19. Dementia Action Awareness Week - 17 - 21 May

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    In the UK alone, more than 920,000 people are living with dementia. The Alzheimer's Society expects this to rise to over a million by 2024. Monday 17 May sees the launch of Dementia Action Week. We look at what's on offer and how you can help?


  20. New Integrated Care System to hold their first public board meeting

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    Health and care organisations from across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire will come together later this month for the first official board meeting in public as the region’s new integrated care system.

  21. Five principles for post-COVID-19 digital healthcare

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    Our new report explores people's experiences of digital and remote healthcare and sets out five principles for post-COVID19 care to ensure no one is left behind.

  22. Young Healthwatch - dedicated to giving young people a voice in Swindon

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    Giving young people a voice in Swindon!

  23. December Health and Care Digest

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    This month we bring you details of a new project in Swindon providing a hot meal to anyone that needs it, ways to improve your wellbeing through nature and top tips to keep well this winter.

  24. New Easy Read Volunteer Guidance

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    Interested in volunteering with us and want to find out more take a look at our new easy read guide.

  25. Come and volunteer with us!

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    Ever wondered how you can make a difference and ensure people's views are heard about health and social care?
    Volunteer with us and you can

  26. Your May News

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    This month we bring you details of a new maternity and neonatal advocacy service, diabetes prevention programme plus much more!

  27. Our Priorities for the year

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    Each year Healthwatch Swindon sets its priorities for the year ahead based on the experiences that we hear from local people.