1. COVID-19 Support Grant offered to families and financially vulnerable adults for May Half Term

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    Swindon Borough Council is inviting applications for their COVID-19 Support Grant funding over the May Half Term. The funding will see that a £15 supermarket voucher is issued per eligible child (or adult) over the May Half Term period.

  2. Nepalese Association Survey Report

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    In 2019, with approval from our Advisory Group, we awarded our Community Pot Fund of £2,000 to the Nepalese Association Wiltshire (NAW). We wanted to find out whether or not health and social care in Swindon was meeting their needs. Read more.

  3. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership News Sheet

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    The first fortnightly news sheet from the Safeguarding Partnership is ready to read. The news sheet provides a selection of news and information from the last two weeks of partnership activity. Read more.

  4. GP video appointments help thousands of patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire

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    Thousands of patients in B&NES Swindon and Wiltshire are now benefiting from video-based appointments, as well as patient care delivered remotely by GPs and other primary care staff, thanks to the combined efforts of NHS organisations in the region.

  5. We must do all we can to combat health inequalities

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    Read our response to evidence from Public Health England that COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities.

  6. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  7. New guidance: Preventing infection in hospitals

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    FROM TODAY, HOSPITAL VISITORS AND OUTPATIENTS NEED TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS

  8. Using Public Transport

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    As of today everyone must wear face masks when using public transport. Read more about what Swindon's bus company is doing and read the latest Government guidance on making your own face covering.

  9. Healthwatch Swindon Quarter 4 Report - 2019/20

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    Find out about the work we have carried out from January 2020 to March 2020.

  10. SWINDON SEND FAMILIES VOICE NEWSLETTER

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    Swindon SEND Families Voice is the parent carer forum for Swindon supporting the parents and carers of children and youngpeople with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, aged 0-25 years. Read their newsletter here.

  11. Newly merged GP practices in Swindon vow to continue putting patients first

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    Leading doctors at five Swindon GP practices have marked the completion of an historic merger by vowing to always keep patients at the heart of everything they do. Read more.

  12. Primary Care Commissioning Committee

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  13. Maternity Voices Partnership Plus Survey - B&NES, Swindon & Wiltshire

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    B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire Maternity Voices Partnership want to gather the views of pregnant women and those who have had their babies with a survey they are running. They will share the findings with local maternity services. Find out more.

  14. Review of Special Care Dentistry in the South West

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    In 2019 the Commissioning Support Unit carried out a review of special care dentistry in the South West and asked local Healthwatch to help carry out a survey of patients using this service in each local area. Find out more about the work we did.

  15. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership News Sheet

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    Issue 4 of the news sheet from the Safeguarding Partnership is ready to read. The news sheet provides a selection of news and information from the last two weeks of partnership activity. Read more.

  16. Annual Report 2019/20

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    Read our annual report for 2019/20 and find out about all the brilliant work carried out by our team and our wonderful volunteers throughout the year.

  17. CQC publishes report on Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is today publishing a report following an inspection at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Read more.

  18. Hospitals prioritise patient safety as public is urged to attend important outpatient appointments

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    A worrying trend of patients avoiding important face-to-face hospital appointments has prompted a warning that doing so could have serious implications for long-term health. Read more.

  19. Health leaders call for sensible approach to easing of lockdown restrictions as NHS services anticipate busy weekend

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    Health leaders at Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group have asked the public not to throw away the recent progress made in tackling coronavirus. Read more.

  20. Over 60% of people in the South West ready to help improve health and social care after coronavirus

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    Alliance of local and national care organisations calls on the South West to give feedback to shape future care. Read more.

  21. Arthritis Action Group Meeting

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  22. Chance to join committee for Parkinson's UK Swindon and District Branch

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    Parkinson's UK Swindon and District Branch is looking to recruit three people to join their committee. Find out more about the job roles.

  23. Community Pot 2020/21: Parkinson's UK Swindon & District Branch Survey Report

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    Late in 2019 we invited bids from non-profit organisations in Swindon for a small amount of funding to undertake a survey with their contacts or members. Parkinson's UK Swindon & District Branch was one of the recipients of this fund. Find out more.

  24. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  25. Let's Do This: Better Health Campaign

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    On Monday 27th July, Public Health England is launching a major new adult health campaign to seize the opportunity for a national reset moment of health. Find out more.

  26. CCG stresses importance of reaching out at first sign of mental health worries

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    People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who have lived through a mental health crisis are urging others to make use of the help available throughout the region at the very first sign of things getting too much. Read more.

  27. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  28. Beat the Street Swindon: six month report

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    Beat the Street Swindon took place between September and November 2019, and set out to improve health and wellbeing amongst its residents by encouraging physical activity and active travel. Read the findings from its six month report.

  29. Staying alert to coronavirus still as important as ever, says Swindon-based GP

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    One of Swindon’s leading doctors has called on people living in the town to be extra cautious and to continue doing everything possible to stop the spread of coronavirus. Read more.

  30. Community Pot 2020/21: Swindon SEND Families Voice Survey Report

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    Late in 2019 we invited bids from non-profit organisations in Swindon for a small amount of funding to undertake a survey with their contacts or members.Swindon SEND Families Voices was one of the recipients of this fund. Find out more.

  31. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership News Sheet

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    Issue 5 and 6 of the news sheet from the Safeguarding Partnership is ready to read. The news sheet provides a selection of news and information from the last two weeks of partnership activity. Read more.

  32. Swindon: It's up to all of us

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    Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in Swindon Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health at Swindon Borough Council, is asking everybody to play their part in keep themselves and others safe. Read more.

  33. PPG chairs’ survey of Swindon GP practices

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    As GP practices started to return to a new normal as the COVID-19 lockdown was eased, the chairs of some patient participation groups in Swindon decided to compare their GP practices. Find out more.

  34. Annual General Meeting - Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group

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  35. Don’t Wait and Worry

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    A radio campaign will run from Monday 24 August called 'Don’t Wait and Worry', encouraging people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to see their GP if they have symptoms which could be signs of cancer. Find out more.

  36. The Chronic Pain Awareness Group

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  37. Healthwatch Swindon Quarter 1 Report - 2020/21

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    Find out about the work we have carried out from April 2020 to July 2020 in our Quarter 1 report . Read more.

  38. Swindon Sexual Health Service Public Consultation

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    Swindon Borough Council and The Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust (GWH) are proposing to deliver an integrated sexual health service. This consultation is inviting the public to feedback about the proposed change to these services.

  39. Have you had a conversation about organ donation with your loved ones?

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    Monday 7 September is the start of Organ Donation Week 2020. To raise awareness, the Great Western Hospital Trust is supporting the #WordsSaveLives campaign to encourage people to speak to loved ones about this. Read more.

  40. Great Western Hospital - Annual General Meeting

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  41. Edgehill Care Home - CQC Report

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    The Care Quality Commission visited Edgehill Care Home in Swindon on 12 August 2020. Read more.

  42. Spode Close Care Home - CQC Report

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    The Care Quality Commission carried out an unannounced visit to Spode Close in Swindon in July 2020. Read more.

  43. Swindon SEND Families Voice Autumn Newsletter

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    The latest newsletter for parents and carers has been published by Swindon SEND Families Voice. Read more.

  44. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership News Sheet - Issue 8

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    Issue 8 of the news sheet from the Safeguarding Partnership is ready to read. The news sheet provides a selection of news and information from the last two weeks of partnership activity. Read more.

  45. Advice on benefits if you are self-isolating

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    Have you have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus (Covid-19), but you cannot work from home? If you have questions about your rights and entitlements, help is available. Find out more.

  46. Local NHS asks people for their support to help loved ones leave hospital

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    Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a campaign #HelpingYouToGetHome asking families, friends and carers to help ensure patients can leave hospital as soon as they are well enough.

  47. Healthwatch Swindon win Runner Up prize in Pride of Swindon Awards

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    We are delighted to announce that our Volunteer Team has been awarded a runner-up certificate for the Pride of Swindon Awards 2020. Find out more.