1. Your wish lists for health and care services in Swindon revealed

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    Hundreds of people in Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have shared their views on how to improve NHS health services where they live.

  2. Public meetings give people chance to hear more about IMH involvement with local primary care

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    Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group will hold two public meetings next month to give local people the chance to learn more about how five GP practices became involved with the Integral Medical Holdings (IMH) Group.

  3. Three local NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups take steps to become one organisation

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    Three groups responsible for the planning, buying and monitoring of health services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire could become one single organisation as soon as April 2020.

  4. Royal Voluntary Service - Craft & Gardening Sessions

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    Royal Voluntary Service (Wiltshire) is excited to announce their new weekly craft and gardening sessions in partnership with Therapeutic Work In Gardening Swindon (TWIGS).

  5. What is Healthwatch Enter and View?

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    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.

  6. Primary Care Networks

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    Primary Care Networks are a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan. They bring together general practices so that they can work together at scale so that they can share costs, provide more services to patients and integrate health and care.

  7. 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.

  8. Growing pressures on access and staffing risk creating ‘perfect storm’ for people using mental health and learning disability services

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England shows that quality ratings have been maintained overall – but people’s experience of care is determined by whether they can access good care when they need it.

  9. Healthwatch Swindon at Health Overview & Scrutiny meeting April 2014

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    The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meets in public and the next meeting to take place before the May local elections will be on 2 April 2014. Here we share the agenda for the meeting.

  10. 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.

  11. Community Pot Fund - Working with the Nepalese Association in Swindon

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    In May this year were were invited by the Nepalese Association of Swindon to attend one of their meetings and talk about our work. Since then we have commissioned the group, through our 'Community Pot Fund', to speak to their members about health and social care in Swindon.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. The SEND Annual Satisfaction and Strategy Consultation Surveys

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    Swindon Borough Council has launched two surveys and is asking for feedback on the delivery of their services and planning ahead for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Find out more.

  18. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Website

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    The new Swindon Safeguarding Partnership website has launched. Find out more here.

  19. Healthwatch Swindon Volunteers Awarded Room to Reward Short Break

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    Earlier this year we nominated three of our volunteers to receive a 'Room to Reward' break - a free short break in a hotel - as a thank you from us for their hard work. Find out more.

  20. Are you aged over 50 and interested in vaccinations?

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    Researchers at the University of Bristol are looking to work with a group of public contributors on research projects linked to vaccination in older adults. Read more.

  21. What do we do when we are doing and Enter and View visit?

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    In this case study we talk about what happens when we go to a service and carry out and Enter and View visit. Read more.

  22. Swindon Homeless strategy consultation

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    Swindon Borough Council is asking for your views on four proposed priorities for the borough’s next Homelessness Strategy to see whether or not you agree with them. Find out more here.

  23. 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.

  24. SpeakUp2020: Share your views and help make the NHS better

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    New campaign calls on Swindon residents to share to their experiences of NHS services to help make care better for all.

  25. Declare Your Care Campaign

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    As part of the #DeclareYourCare campaign, this month people with a learning disability or autism, their family, carers and advocates are being encouraged to feedback on care. Find out more.

  26. Non-Emergency Patient Transport review - Call for evidence

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    Following on from reports around the country of issues faced by people trying to access non-emergency patient transport a review of the service is now being carried out. Find out how you can have your say about this.

  27. 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.

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

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    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.

  29. We must do all we can to combat health inequalities

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    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.

  30. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  31. SWINDON SEND FAMILIES VOICE NEWSLETTER

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    Swindon SEND Families Voice is the parent carer forum for Swindon supporting the parents and carers of children and youngpeople with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, aged 0-25 years. Read their newsletter here.

  32. 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.

  33. Chance to join committee for Parkinson's UK Swindon and District Branch

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    Parkinson's UK Swindon and District Branch is looking to recruit three people to join their committee. Find out more about the job roles.

  34. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership News Sheet

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    Issue 5 and 6 of the 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.

  35. Let's Do This: Better Health Campaign

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    On Monday 27th July, Public Health England is launching a major new adult health campaign to seize the opportunity for a national reset moment of health. Find out more.

  36. Swindon Sexual Health Service Public Consultation

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    Swindon Borough Council and The Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust (GWH) are proposing to deliver an integrated sexual health service. This consultation is inviting the public to feedback about the proposed change to these services.

  37. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership News Sheet - Issue 8

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    Issue 8 of the 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.

  38. Advice on benefits if you are self-isolating

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    Have you have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus (Covid-19), but you cannot work from home? If you have questions about your rights and entitlements, help is available. Find out more.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. Swindon Equality Coalition asks for your experiences

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    The Swindon Equality Coalition is calling for people to share their experiences, as well as issues that need improving on equality and inclusion in Swindon to get people talking and raise awareness.

  42. COVID-19 vaccination - rollout of letters to Clinically Extremely Vulnerable people

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    From Wednesday 3 February, people aged 18 and over in the clinically extremely vulnerable group will start receiving letters inviting them to book their COVID-19 vaccine.

  43. Interested in becoming a Peer Support Volunteer Coordinator?

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    Have you experienced mental distress or mental health issues? Would you like to use your own experiences to support others who are going through something similar? Do you live in the Swindon area?

  44. Healthwatch Swindon News Bites February 2021

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    In this month's newsletter, we will be sharing news on shielding, accessing affordable counselling services, and a vaccine Q&A session with an expert panel.

  45. Transgender people asked to help improve the NHS Gender Identity Services in the South West

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    Transgender and gender-diverse individuals who are over 16 years old and live in the South West area are being encouraged to take part in an online survey to help improve NHS Gender Identity Services.

  46. New Health Authority to be led by former Director of Public Health, Swindon, Dr. Jenny Harries

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    A new health agency that will plan for, prevent, and respond to external health threats such as infectious diseases, will be led by former, Director of Public Health, NHS Swindon, and Swindon Borough Council, Dr. Jenny Harries.

  47. Government leads an action to improve nation's mental and physical health through a new office

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    The new Office for Health Promotion is to lead a national effort to improve the health of the nation; by improving our mental health and promoting physical activity, which in turn is hoped will help the nation tackle the rise in obesity.