1. PPG Chairs meeting August 2020

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    This report contains notes of a virtual meeting of the Healthwatch Swindon PPG chairs/acting chairs held by Zoom on 4 August 2020.

  2. COVID concerns stop 1 in 3 women from attending cervical screening invitations

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    A survey conducted by the Eve Appeal charity has found that nearly 1 in 3 women who didn't attend their cervical screening test when invited in the last twelve months did so because of coronavirus concerns.

  3. NHS asks public to play their part in time of COVID pressures

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    The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire is working with its partners from across the region to support frontline health and care staff and are asking the public to do the same through various small actions.

  4. Great Western Hospital looks to the future with land purchase

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    Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the purchase of 5.5 hectares of land, allowing it to take the next steps in its strategic development plans.

  5. Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust partners with Healthwatch Swindon to improve patient experience

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    Great Western Hospital is passionate about turning feedback into real change and is always looking at how they can grow and improve their services.

  6. GWH reroutes traffic as construction work begins on new Urgent Treatment Centre 

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    Construction work has begun in preparation for Great Western Hospital's new Urgent Treatment Centre. For the next six months, there will be a road closure and a reroute of traffic on site while the work takes place. 

  7. New Urgent and Emergency Care Services - GWH

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    Following a successful bid of £30million of government funding, Great Western Hospital is working up plans to expand and improve its Urgent and Emergency Care services, to create a more streamlined and efficient service.

  8. Annual Report 2020/21

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    Read our annual report for 2020/21 and find out about all the hard work carried out by our team and our wonderful volunteers throughout the year.

  9. Share your experience of care at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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    If you have used the Emergency Department or have been an inpatient at GWH since 1 March 2021 we want to hear from you.

  10. Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share your views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  11. Good News

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    Help us spread a little Joy and share your Good News Story.

  12. Experiences of GWH patients revealed in joint Healthwatch project

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    A joint Healthwatch project looking at the experiences of patients using the Great Western Hospital (GWH) in Swindon has revealed that while most people were satisfied with the care they'd received, there were areas where improvements could be made.