1. New NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol opens

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    Less than three weeks since work started, NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol opens today. Based at University of West of England Frenchay campus, it will provide up to 300 intensive care beds for coronavirus patients, if local services need them.

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

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    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.

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

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    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.

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

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    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.

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

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    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.

  6. Key messages about maternity services during COVID-19

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    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.

  7. Service for Adults from Swindon Advocacy Movement

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    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.

  8. Learning Disability Hospital Passport and Guidance

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    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.

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

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    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.

  10. GPs spell out the best way to get NHS help over the Spring bank holiday weekend

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    GP practices across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be reducing their opening hours this bank holiday weekend, but local people are being reassured that the NHS is still on hand to provide help where it’s needed. Read more.

  11. Opticians to provide urgent NHS eye care services

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    People across Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can now access free NHS treatment for urgent eye care from their local optician. Read more.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. GP video appointments help thousands of patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire

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    Thousands of patients in B&NES Swindon and Wiltshire are now benefiting from video-based appointments, as well as patient care delivered remotely by GPs and other primary care staff, thanks to the combined efforts of NHS organisations in the region.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Newly merged GP practices in Swindon vow to continue putting patients first

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    Leading doctors at five Swindon GP practices have marked the completion of an historic merger by vowing to always keep patients at the heart of everything they do. Read more.

  19. Maternity Voices Partnership Plus Survey - B&NES, Swindon & Wiltshire

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    B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire Maternity Voices Partnership want to gather the views of pregnant women and those who have had their babies with a survey they are running. They will share the findings with local maternity services. Find out more.

  20. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership News Sheet

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    Issue 4 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.

  21. CQC publishes report on Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is today publishing a report following an inspection at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Read more.

  22. Health leaders call for sensible approach to easing of lockdown restrictions as NHS services anticipate busy weekend

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    Health leaders at Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group have asked the public not to throw away the recent progress made in tackling coronavirus. Read more.

  23. Hospitals prioritise patient safety as public is urged to attend important outpatient appointments

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    A worrying trend of patients avoiding important face-to-face hospital appointments has prompted a warning that doing so could have serious implications for long-term health. Read more.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Swindon: It's up to all of us

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    Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in Swindon Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health at Swindon Borough Council, is asking everybody to play their part in keep themselves and others safe. Read more.

  28. Staying alert to coronavirus still as important as ever, says Swindon-based GP

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    One of Swindon’s leading doctors has called on people living in the town to be extra cautious and to continue doing everything possible to stop the spread of coronavirus. Read more.

  29. CCG stresses importance of reaching out at first sign of mental health worries

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    People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who have lived through a mental health crisis are urging others to make use of the help available throughout the region at the very first sign of things getting too much. Read more.

  30. Don’t Wait and Worry

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    A radio campaign will run from Monday 24 August called 'Don’t Wait and Worry', encouraging people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to see their GP if they have symptoms which could be signs of cancer. Find out more.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. Have you had a conversation about organ donation with your loved ones?

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    Monday 7 September is the start of Organ Donation Week 2020. To raise awareness, the Great Western Hospital Trust is supporting the #WordsSaveLives campaign to encourage people to speak to loved ones about this. Read more.

  34. Edgehill Care Home - CQC Report

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    The Care Quality Commission visited Edgehill Care Home in Swindon on 12 August 2020. Read more.

  35. Spode Close Care Home - CQC Report

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    The Care Quality Commission carried out an unannounced visit to Spode Close in Swindon in July 2020. Read more.

  36. Swindon SEND Families Voice Autumn Newsletter

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    The latest newsletter for parents and carers has been published by Swindon SEND Families Voice. Read more.

  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. Local NHS asks people for their support to help loved ones leave hospital

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    Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a campaign #HelpingYouToGetHome asking families, friends and carers to help ensure patients can leave hospital as soon as they are well enough.

  40. 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.

  41. COVID-19: What people are telling us about their care

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from April - June 2020, including the key issues people have faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  42. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership News Sheet Issue 10 - 05.10.2020

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    The tenth edition of the Swindon Safeguarding Partnership news sheet is now available. Full of information and news updates on their work and partnership projects. Read on to download and find out more.

  43. Have you have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus (Covid-19), but you cannot work from home?

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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. Read on to find out more.

  44. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust achieves top rating in national SmokeFree survey

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    Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for its work towards the Great Western Hospital in Swindon becoming a Smokefree site. The Trust achieved a ‘green’ rating, scoring six out of seven, in this year’s NHS Smokefree survey.

  45. Deadline for PPV roles in specialised commissioning extended to 9 October

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    The deadline for applying for a patient and public voice role (PPV) to support NHS England and Improvement commission specialised health services has been extended to Friday 9 October.

  46. Healthwatch Swindon News Bites January 2021

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    In this month's newsletter, we will be sharing how you are helping Healthwatch, to help you; with the latest report on our Because We All Care campaign and how Every Mind Matters can make inside feel better.