1. Eldene Surgery Patient Drop-in Session

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  2. Heads2gether Swindon Support Group

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  3. Swindon Seniors Forum - Annual General Meeting 2019

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  4. Euro Dental Quality Checkers Enter and View Report - July 2019

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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.

  5. Update on PET-CT services in the Swindon area

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    The NHS is committed to detecting more cancers earlier to save more lives. That means a major increase in scanning and diagnostics, so patients can easily access services like PET-CT scanning. Find out more.

  6. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  7. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to take on two Swindon GP practices

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    Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will take on the provision of services at two Swindon GP practices previously managed by the Integral Medical Holdings Group (IMH).

  8. Our Complaints Procedure

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    We are part of The Care Forum and are focused on providing the residents of Swindon with a high quality service. This Complaints Procedure forms part of The Care Forum’s commitment to this.

  9. The Orchards rated overall Good by CQC (but requires improvement under “Safe”)

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    The Care Quality Commission has published its report of a recent unannounced inspection at The Orchards Care Home in Wroughton. They rated it overall Good. Read more here.

  10. Your Right to Privacy

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    We take protecting your privacy seriously. Read our privacy policy which explains what we do with your personal information.

  11. New provider for Phoenix Surgery marks full withdrawal of IMH from primary care in Swindon

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    Phoenix Surgery in Toothill will soon join forces with a neighbouring GP practice in a move that draws a line under the involvement of the Integrated Medical Holdings Group (IMH) with primary care in Swindon.

  12. Healthwatch Swindon Quarter 2 Report - 2019/20

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    Find out about the work we've carried out from July 2019 to October 2019.

  13. Growing pressures on access and staffing risk creating ‘perfect storm’ for people using mental health and learning disability services

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England shows that quality ratings have been maintained overall – but people’s experience of care is determined by whether they can access good care when they need it.

  14. Three local NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups to merge next April

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    Three groups responsible for the planning, buying and monitoring of health services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are to become a single organisation in April 2020. Read more.

  15. Community Pot Fund - Working with the Nepalese Association in Swindon

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    In May this year were were invited by the Nepalese Association of Swindon to attend one of their meetings and talk about our work. Since then we have commissioned the group, through our 'Community Pot Fund', to speak to their members about health and social care in Swindon.

  16. Royal Voluntary Service - Craft & Gardening Sessions

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  17. Enter and View Volunteer Roles with us

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    We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Read more to find out about our Enter and View volunteer roles.

  18. Our Ambassador Volunteer Role

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    We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Read more to find out about our Ambassador volunteer roles.

  19. Our Healthwatch Volunteer Roles

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    We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Read more to find out about our volunteer roles.

  20. Our Advisory Group Volunteer Role

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    We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Read more to find out about our Advisory Group volunteer roles.

  21. Boobs, Balls or Bums? Let’s Talk About Cancer

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  22. Stakeholder Survey report 2019

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    Each year we send out a stakeholder survey inviting the people we work with across Swindon, such as commissioners, volunteers and other third sector organisations, to take part and give feedback on how well we are delivering our service. Read more.

  23. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes October 2019

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory Group to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from October 2019.

  24. Survey for service families in Oxfordshire

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    Our colleagues from Healthwatch Oxfordshire are conducting a major survey into the experiences of service families using health and social care services in the county. Find out more.

  25. Occupational Therapists: Supporting patients to be at home

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    This week is Occupational Therapy Week, 4-8 November, and the Occupational Therapy team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust want to champion the impact of Occupational Therapy on the lives of patients and the communities they live in. Read more.

  26. Addiction Resource

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    If you are struggling with addiction there is a free helpline available to offer support. Find out more.

  27. CCG seeks patients to help improve local cancer care

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    Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group is calling on people who have recently been treated for cancer to join local clinicians in looking at how care can be improved for future patients. Find out more.

  28. The SEND Annual Satisfaction and Strategy Consultation Surveys

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    Swindon Borough Council has launched two surveys and is asking for feedback on the delivery of their services and planning ahead for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Find out more.

  29. Patient Participation Forum - November 2019 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 6 November 2019, where the focus was Swindon Community Health Service.

  30. Patient Participation Group (PPG) Forum

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  31. Healthwatch Swindon Advisory Group

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  32. Healthwatch Swindon Advisory Group

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  33. Healthwatch Swindon Advisory Group

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  34. Healthwatch Swindon Advisory Group

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  35. Healthwatch Swindon Advisory Group

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  36. Seahorses Enter and View Report

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    We carried out an announced Enter and View visit to Seahorses Care Home in November 2019 with our team of volunteers. Read more.

  37. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Website

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    The new Swindon Safeguarding Partnership website has launched. Find out more here.

  38. Stopping the spread of Norovirus

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    With winter now here more people are getting sick with Norovirus. Find out what you can do to stop the spread of the illness. Read more.

  39. 100,000 more people to be given personal health budgets

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    A change in law means people who use wheelchairs or need mental health support will have greater choice and control in managing their own health and care. Find out more.

  40. Great Western Hospital cardiac physiology team win prestigious national award

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    The cardiac physiology team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded the Cardiac Physiology Award of Excellence by University of Southampton. Find out more.

  41. Healthy Lifestyle Services in Swindon

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    If you would like to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle there is lots of support available to help you with this in Swindon. Find out more.

  42. Adults' Health, Adults' Care and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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  43. Adults' Health, Adults' Care and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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  44. Healthwatch Swindon Volunteers Awarded Room to Reward Short Break

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    Earlier this year we nominated three of our volunteers to receive a 'Room to Reward' break - a free short break in a hotel - as a thank you from us for their hard work. Find out more.

  45. Swindon Christmas and New Year Opening Times: Dentists, Opticians & Pharmacy

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    Make sure you know the 2019 Christmas and New Year opening times for your pharmacy, optician or dentist in Swindon. Read more.

  46. Speak out during the festive period

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    Some people can find the winter months difficult - and that's okay. There are some steps you can take to help manage your mental health during this time. Read more.

  47. Are you aged over 50 and interested in vaccinations?

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    Researchers at the University of Bristol are looking to work with a group of public contributors on research projects linked to vaccination in older adults. Read more.

  48. Visiting services - enter and view volunteers

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