1. Patient Participation Forum - January 2018 Meeting Notes

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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 10 January 2018.

  2. 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

  3. More Clinical Pharmacists set to boost GP services for patients and practices

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    Nearly 34 million patients will benefit from improved GP services as NHS England boosts the number of surgery-based clinical pharmacists that can offer expert medication and treatment.

  4. Wiltshire firm to take over out-of-hours GP service at GWH

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    An out-of-hours GP service will be transferred to a private company next month.

  5. What is an Annual Health Check?

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    Mencap, the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Learning Disabilities Observatory have worked together to create an Easy Read leaflet explaining what an annual health check is.

  6. Seven Swindon GP Practices announce Super Partnership

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    Seven Swindon GP practices have today announced a Super Partnership to improve the quality of care to over 75,000 patients across the region.

  7. Two Swindon GP practices recognised for making improvements

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    Two Swindon surgeries, Abbey Meads Medical Practice and Eldene Surgery, have received improved ratings from the Care Quality Commission, with each practice now rated as good for the care given to patients.

  8. 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.

  9. Patient Participation Forum - May 2018 Meeting Notes

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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 23 May 2018.

  10. Annual Report 2017/18

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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.

  11. Taw Hill Medical Centre Enter and View Report - July 2018

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    In July 2018 we visited Taw Hill Medical Centre 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.

  12. Crossroads Surgery Quality Checkers Enter and View Report - August 2018

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    This enter and view visit was carried out with volunteers from Swindon Advocacy Movement and is part of our quality checkers project, which looks at health and social care services from the perspective of someone with a learning disability.

  13. Patient Participation Forum - September 2018 Meeting Notes

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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 10 September 2018.

  14. Park Lane Practice Quality Checkers Enter and View Report - October 2018

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    This enter and view visit was carried out with volunteers from Swindon Advocacy Movement and is part of our quality checkers project, which looks at health and social care services from the perspective of someone with a learning disability.

  15. Changes to the way you contact your GP practice

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    Patients from five GP surgeries in Swindon, run by Integrated Medical Holdings (IMH), are being encouraged to call later in the day for non-urgent requests and enquires. Read more.

  16. Wrap up warm, stay well and enjoy winter

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    We want to make sure that people in Swindon know the best ways to get the most appropriate healthcare quickly and without an appointment over the winter months. Find out more.

  17. Patient Participation Forum - November 2018 Meeting Notes

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    Take a look at our meeting notes from our Patient Participation Group Forum held at Sanford House on 19 November 2018.

  18. Hermitage Surgery Quality Checkers Enter and View Report - November 2018

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    This enter and view visit was carried out with volunteers from Swindon Advocacy Movement and is part of our quality checkers project, which looks at health and social care services from the perspective of someone with a learning disability.

  19. Swindon Polish Catholic Mission Survey

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    This impact report outlines our findings after we spoke to members of the Swindon Polish community to ask their views of health and social care and accessing services.