1. Healthwatch Swindon Advisory Group

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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. This is a vital part of Healthwatch because it ensures we are independent and that the work we do is informed by members of the public.

  2. One volunteer’s philosophy: Get involved. Do good. Help others.

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    One of our longest-standing volunteers, Norma Thompson, talks about the reasons why she chose to become a volunteer.

  3. 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.

  4. GDPR Awareness Policy

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    The General Data Protection Regulation is coming and we are getting ready.

  5. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes April 2019

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

  6. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes August 2019

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

  7. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes November 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from November 2018.

  8. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes September 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from September 2018.

  9. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes July 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from July 2018.

  10. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes May 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from July 2018.

  11. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes March 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from March 2018.

  12. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes February 2018

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    Each quarter we meet with our Advisory to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Swindon. Read our meeting minutes from February 2018.

  13. A GP shortfall could be partly plugged by recruits from abroad

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    A GP shortfall could be partly plugged by recruits from abroad

  14. Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspections

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    The CQC has carried out a number of visits to health and social services in Swindon recently. Read on to find out where they went and to read the reports with their findings.

  15. Share your views on health and care in Swindon

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    Our core function is to speak to members of the public about their experiences of health and Social care in Swindon. We share five ways that you can tell us about your views.

  16. 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.

  17. Healthwatch Goes Live

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    From 1 April 2013 we will be working to represent the views of the public around health and social care in Swindon.

  18. Sir Robert Francis QC confirmed as new Chair of Healthwatch England

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    Sir Robert Francis QC has been appointed today as the new Chair of Healthwatch England, the independent champion for people who use health and social care.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. Our annual report highlights barriers that people with learning disabilities face accessing health services

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    As health and social care champion, we have been supporting people with learning disabilities by visiting GP and dental practices in Swindon to assess how the services meet their needs. Read more.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. Apply for our ' Community Pot' Fund

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    What is our 'Community Pot' fund and how can you apply for it? Find out more here.

  27. Healthwatch Swindon Quarter 3 Report - 2019/20

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    Find out about the work we've carried out from October 2019 to January 2020.

  28. Healthwatch Swindon Quarter 1 Report - 2019/20

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

  29. 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.

  30. Covid-19: Supporting Swindon

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    We are carefully following Government-issued guidance about how we should be working during the Covid-19 pandemic to make sure that our staff and volunteers are safe and to ensure our service can still run to support Swindon. Read more.

  31. Community Pot Fund 2020/21

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    We have awarded part of our community pot fund to Parkinson’s Swindon & District and Swindon SEND Families Voice. Both organisations have started their engagement to gather the views of their members on health and social care. Find out more.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. Local Offer calls for views and experiences of professionals and families

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    A survey to explore the views and experiences of professionals and families who support children and young people with SEND in the local area has launched for the second year running.

  39. Invite extended to Public for virtual Governing Body meeting in plan to keep locals informed and involved

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    People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can find out more about what’s happening with the health and care in their area by attending an upcoming virtual meeting of the local CCG’s Governing Body on Thursday 19 November.

  40. How Swindon care homes have managed during COVID-19

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    Our latest care home report looks at how care homes in Swindon maintained contact with residents’ families and the wider community, and what the barriers were to this over the COVID-19 lockdown.

  41. Dementia Action Awareness Week - 17 - 21 May

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    In the UK alone, more than 920,000 people are living with dementia. The Alzheimer's Society expects this to rise to over a million by 2024. Monday 17 May sees the launch of Dementia Action Week. We look at what's on offer and how you can help?


  42. Mouth Cancer prevention and spotting the symptoms

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    Mouth cancer is otherwise known as oral cancer and is where a tumour forms in the mouth. Regular self-checks and awareness of symptoms are key to early detection and resolution. We explore what to look out for and how to keep your mouth healthy.

  43. New Integrated Care System to hold their first public board meeting

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    Health and care organisations from across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire will come together later this month for the first official board meeting in public as the region’s new integrated care system.

  44. Locked out: Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments

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    The move to more digitally-led healthcare has worked well for some but excluded others over the past year. Our report explores how people have been excluded and what needs to happen to get the care they need.

  45. Five principles for post-COVID-19 digital healthcare

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    Our new report explores people's experiences of digital and remote healthcare and sets out five principles for post-COVID19 care to ensure no one is left behind.

  46. 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.

  47. Young Healthwatch - dedicated to giving young people a voice in Swindon

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    Giving young people a voice in Swindon!

  48. Annual Report 2021/22

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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.

  49. Health and Wellbeing Event: Raising awareness of Breast Cancer for South Asians

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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