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Take a look at our meeting notes and presentation slides from our Patient Participation Group Forum held at Sanford House on 9 February 2017. -
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In 2017 we visited Eldene and West Health Centres to find out more about the range of services provided, to compare the experience of users, patients and staff with that at other practices and to make practical recommendations about physical aspects. -
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Take a look at our meeting notes and presentation slides from our Patient Participation Group Forum held at Sanford House on 5 April 2017. -
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Take a look at our meeting notes and presentation slides from our Patient Participation Group Forum held at Sanford House on 12 June 2017. -
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Read our annual report for 2017/18 to find out about the work we've done and our plans for the year ahead. -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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We wanted to find out if the dental system works for all who use it, as well as speaking to those who are not having their needs met. -
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In 2017 we visited Wroughton and Swindon NHS Health Centres to find out about the services provided, to compare the experience of users, patients and staff with that at other practices and to make practical recommendations about physical aspects. -
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Take a look at our meeting notes from our Patient Participation Group Forum held at Sanford House on 27 October 2017.
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This month we share how to have your say along with details about Trauma Breakthrough and how they are supporting trauma survivors. All this and more in Your January News. -
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Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. -
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This month we're asking about your views on digital access and eating disorders along with a review of the past few months. All this and more in Your February News. -
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Swindon Healthwatch and First City have worked together to understand what the people of Swindon think about the future of community care, now, next year and next decade. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch to help address health inequalities across England. -
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The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know. -
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This month we bring you details about our FREE Diabetes Awareness event, support service for those affected by suicide, Cianna's Smile Sickle Cell Support Charity plus your opportunity to input on the design of the new emergency department. All this and more in Your March News. -
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On behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support we have looked at understanding where people would like information and support in Swindon. -
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My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences & backgrounds are heard.
We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers & wider organisations in their own words. -
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We visited the Chemotherapy Cancer Services at Great Western Hospital on 6th December 2023.
Our Enter and View visits are a way that we can gather information about services and collect views of service users, staff and volunteers.
Following on from our visit we have made some recommendations to the service provider based on the feedback we have received and what we observed. -
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This month we bring you a personal account of a loved one with dementia and the barriers they faced accessing care, our report for Macmillan sharing where the people and communities of Swindon would like to find cancer information and support along with our review of the chemotherapy services at Great Western Hospital. All this and more in Your April News. -
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Two of our volunteers have developed surveys to go alongside engagement work about the impact of Vaping and Dentistry on Young People across Bath and North East Somerset and Swindon. -
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Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds are heard.
We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers and wider organisations in their own words.
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We visited the Maternity Services at Great Western Hospital on 19th February 2024.
Our Enter and View visits are a way that we can gather information about services and collect views of service users, staff and volunteers.
Following on from our visit we have made some recommendations to the service provider based on the feedback we have received and what we observed. -
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On March 23rd 2024 we co-hosted an event with NEC Care to help raise awareness about diabetes. -
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This month we bring you details of a new maternity and neonatal advocacy service, diabetes prevention programme plus much more! -
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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.