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Hundreds of people in Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have shared their views on how to improve NHS health services where they live. -
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What changes do people want to make to local NHS services? Read our report to find out what people were telling us in Swindon. -
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Find out about the campaigns and projects we have been working on from October to December 2018. -
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This is a brief final report about nine quality checking Enter and View visits to GP practices and dental surgeries in Swindon undertaken by supported volunteers with learning disabilities. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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As part of the #DeclareYourCare campaign, this month people with a learning disability or autism, their family, carers and advocates are being encouraged to feedback on care. Find out more. -
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Helping people in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to stay healthy and independent in old age will be a top priority for local health and care leaders over the next five years. Read more. -
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Coronavirus has brought about huge changes and disruption to all our lives, which may particularly affect people living with autism. Swindon Borough Councils' April newsletter is intended to provide some useful information to help you. Read more. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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In April we launched out COVID-19 insight survey inviting Swindon residents to tell us their experiences of accessing health and social care during the pandemic. Find out what people told us. -
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The latest newsletter for parents and carers has been published by Swindon SEND Families Voice. Read more. -
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Are you or someone you know looking for Easy Read information to explain our current situation with COVID, vaccines, and Lockdown? If so, we have collated the latest documents, films, and audio to help explain and reassure you and your loved ones. -
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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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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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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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Please find this months Health & Care Digest. From Time To Talk to how you can help improve doctor - patient communication and where to meet us this month.
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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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Neurodiversity is a word used to describe the different thinking styles that affect how people communicate with the world around them. It includes dyslexia, autism, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette's Syndrome and more. Neurodivergent people encounter challenges accessing services which meet their needs. -
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Read our annual report for 2018/19 and find out about all the work carried out by our team and our wonderful volunteers in Swindon throughout the year. -
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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. -
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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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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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Your March News brings you latest ways to share your experiences along with where to meet us this month. -
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NHS and social care services only make the best decisions if they listen to the people they care for. Read Healthwatch England's Annual Report to Parliament to see how your feedback has helped decision-makers prioritise what matters most. -
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In this report, we listen to what adults with a substance use disorder felt is important to them regarding a Day Recovery Programme in Swindon. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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Your experiences of maternal mental health care continue to shape NHS services, with NHS England recently announcing improvements to maternity and neo-natal services. -
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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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We make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care. -
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Read our annual report for 2022/2023 and find out about how our dedicated staff and volunteers have made a difference to care throughout the year.
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We were joined recently by a Year 10 Student from The Commonweal School, read about her experiences here -
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The commitment to personalised care has been a cornerstone of NHS policy on maternity care for many years. A crucial part of personalised care is good communication, listening and agreeing on actions together. In this blog, we share new mothers' stories highlighting the role of communication and choice. -
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A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist. -
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Thank you to everyone who helped contribute towards a busy April - June 2023. Here are some key facts we would like to share. -
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Interested in volunteering with us and want to find out more take a look at our new easy read guide.
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We worked with the NIHR (Clinical Research Network West of England) to understand current perceptions of Health and care research, and what the barriers are. -
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My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds are heard.
We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers and wider organisations in their own words, this report has been researched and written by a T-Level student at New College Swindon.
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Healthwatch Swindon who exist to be the voice of the patient are currently undertaking a joint project with Macmillian Cancer looking at the best places in Swindon to share cancer information and support. -
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My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds are heard.
We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers and wider organisations in their own words.
This report was written by Dr Aanchal Rana as a practice track report for the degree of MSc Global and Public Health Policy at the University of Bath.
We offered her access to our team and engagement pathways to support her delivering this piece of work. All opinions and findings are her own. -
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Ever wondered how you can make a difference and ensure people's views are heard about health and social care?
Volunteer with us and you can -
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From how to have your say, to events and new services in Swindon. We have it all covered in Your December News.