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All the latest information for the New Year. -
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Organisations across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire share their views on how mental health support could be provided closer to people's homes and in their communities. -
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Over the last few months we have been investigating how easy is it to access NHS Dentistry across Swindon. -
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Find out all the latest health and social care resources available in Swindon here! -
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Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change. -
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COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result. -
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This month we're asking for your experience of accessing health and social care during 2021 along with the latest resources available in Swindon. -
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Giving young people a voice in Swindon!
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For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP. -
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This month we share the latest news along with how to sign up to our Young Healthwatch. -
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Kingwood Surgery and Carfax Medical Centre will merge from the beginning of next month. -
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Improvements made at Swindon's Great Western Hospital based on your feedback. -
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This month we share details about what's on in Swindon for Mental Health week, Stroke Associations 'Here For You' and much more. -
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Your Health & Care Digest. Sharing local resources and much more. -
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Not sure what Long Covid is? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support. -
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The Local Offer is the “go to” website for residents in Swindon with a support need, enabling adults, children, young people and families to access information and advice on education, health and care services to help empower them. -
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Do you need support complaining about a NHS service? VoiceAbility provide free advocacy for Swindon residents who wish to make a complaint about a NHS service.
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Read our annual report for 2021/22 and find out about all the engagement and conversations had by our team and our wonderful volunteers throughout the year. -
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In this months newsletter we provide you updates on the Integrated Care Board, the latest news from Swindon's local health and care organisations plus more! -
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Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read our report of our latest findings here. -
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This month we share the latest health and care news in Swindon along with where to meet us in the community. -
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Our Young Healthwatch Report investigates what support is available for Young People in Swindon and how eating disorders can affect a young persons mental health and wellbeing -
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Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.
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It's easy to think that the feedback you give us doesn't make a difference. We want to show you how this isn't the case. -
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Two of the Healthwatch Swindon and Bath and North East Somerset team (Amritpal Kaur and Ann-Marie Scott) attended the NHS Confed Expo in Liverpool on 15 & 16th June 2022. -
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This month we share the latest health and care news in Swindon along with where to meet us in the community. -
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This report looks at the experiences of people who have been through the CHC process, a package of care for people who have significant care needs. -
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Find out the latest health and care information here! -
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This report focuses on the findings of a survey and engagement looking at the experiences of people with mental ill health in accessing health and social care services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) region. -
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This report focuses on the findings of a survey and engagement looking at the experiences of unpaid carers across Swindon and Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) localities.
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With a record seven million people awaiting hospital treatment, Louise Ansari, the National Healthwatch National Director, told BBC News that people need reassuring that the NHS is still there to help them. -
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Latest findings show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care. As part of the Because We All Care campaign, we are working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to change this. -
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Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make. -
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Urgent and emergency care services are under pressure. Our research shows that public confidence has fallen. Read our evidence about how people’s experiences can be improved by performance targets that are aligned to what matters most. -
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GPs are often the first port of call for onward support. Unfortunately, people tell us it’s difficult to get a GP appointment. Read our insight and the recommendations we’ve made to decision-makers on how people’s experiences can be improved. -
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Our November newsletter is here to share the latest health and care news in Swindon along with where to meet us in the community. -
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Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story. -
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My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences & backgrounds are heard.
We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers & wider organisations in their own words. -
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My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences & backgrounds are heard. We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers & wider organisations in their own words. -
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Changing Suits founders Bal & Taj hosted their first Health & Wellbeing Event. The event was in collaboration with Anushka Chaudhry Consultant Oncoplastic & Cosmetic Breast Surgeon to Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer within the South Asian community -
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We have conducted a review of the feedback received from those living with a Learning Disability and/or Autism in Swindon between 2020 -2022. Identifying the need for greater understanding of Learning Disabilities and Autism across health and care. -
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What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it. -
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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This month we bring you details of a new project in Swindon providing a hot meal to anyone that needs it, ways to improve your wellbeing through nature and top tips to keep well this winter.
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In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is beginning to hit home for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is necessary. -
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Our dedicated team of volunteers reviewed each GP website in Swindon, using a set key of questions to assess its accessibility and usability.