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A joint Healthwatch project looking at the experiences of patients using the Great Western Hospital (GWH) in Swindon has revealed that while most people were satisfied with the care they'd received, there were areas where improvements could be made. -
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All the latest information for the New Year. -
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Find out all the latest health and social care resources available in Swindon here! -
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Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change. -
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This month we're asking for your experience of accessing health and social care during 2021 along with the latest resources available in Swindon. -
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Giving young people a voice in Swindon!
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This month we share the latest news along with how to sign up to our Young Healthwatch. -
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Kingwood Surgery and Carfax Medical Centre will merge from the beginning of next month. -
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Improvements made at Swindon's Great Western Hospital based on your feedback. -
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In this months newsletter we provide you updates on the Integrated Care Board, the latest news from Swindon's local health and care organisations plus more! -
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This month we share the latest health and care news in Swindon along with where to meet us in the community. -
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It's easy to think that the feedback you give us doesn't make a difference. We want to show you how this isn't the case. -
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This month we share the latest health and care news in Swindon along with where to meet us in the community. -
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Find out the latest health and care information here! -
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Latest findings show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care. As part of the Because We All Care campaign, we are working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to change this. -
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Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make. -
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Urgent and emergency care services are under pressure. Our research shows that public confidence has fallen. Read our evidence about how people’s experiences can be improved by performance targets that are aligned to what matters most. -
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GPs are often the first port of call for onward support. Unfortunately, people tell us it’s difficult to get a GP appointment. Read our insight and the recommendations we’ve made to decision-makers on how people’s experiences can be improved. -
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Our November newsletter is here to share the latest health and care news in Swindon along with where to meet us in the community. -
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Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story. -
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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.
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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.