1. Mental health tops people's health and care concerns for 2018

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    Our work is shaped by the concerns that local people raise with 152 local Healthwatch. Our annual survey of health and care priorities puts mental health at the top of the list for 2018.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Latest CQC inspection reports for Swindon area rate services as 'Good'

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    Here are the latest CQC inspection reports for the Swindon area as published by the Care Quality Commission during January 2018.

  7. 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.

  8. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes February 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from February 2018.

  9. 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.

  10. Supporting young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health

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    The Kooth service is a key part of Swindon’s drive to improve accessibility, promote resilience and better support young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health.

  11. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes March 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from March 2018.

  12. 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.

  13. Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspections

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    The CQC has carried out a number of visits to health and social services in Swindon recently. Read on to find out where they went and to read the reports with their findings.

  14. 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.

  15. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes May 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from July 2018.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes July 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from July 2018.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes September 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from September 2018.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes November 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from November 2018.

  28. New non-emergency patient transport service across BaNES, Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire

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    From 1 June 2019 E-Zec Medical Transport will be taking over from Arriva Transport Solutions as the non emergency patient transport provider for B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire. Find out more.

  29. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.