1. Healthwatch Swindon News Bites April 2021

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    In this month's newsletter, we will be sharing news on the new COVID-19 vaccination bus takes to the road, construction work beginning at GWH for the new Urgent Treatment Centre, and symptom-free testing being made available to everyone.

  2. A guide to Video Consultation with the NHS in various languages

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    The last year has seen a great deal of change in the provision of health and social care services. Both patients and health care professionals have had to adapt how we communicate. Here, we provide a quick guide to one-way - video consultations.

  3. Clinic takes to the water to ensure no crewmate is left behind on vaccination rollout

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    A floating clinic has taken to the water in a bid to ensure that no one is left behind in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. The launch was a joint initiative from local councils, GP's, housing charities, and Clinical Commissioning Groups.

  4. Focus on Mental Health - Connect With Nature

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    The last year put a sharp focus on mental health as we have all been faced with challenges and change. This year's theme for Mental Health Awareness week is nature. We take a look at how nature can help well-being and tips to manage your wellbeing.

  5. 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.

  6. Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showmen communities focus of new COVID vaccine film

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    A new film featuring renowned Romany journalist, Jake Bowers, explores what traveling communities can do to help with the pandemic and encourages them to have the COVID vaccine.

  7. STEAM vaccination - what to expect for patients with physical and neurodiverse disabilities

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    As the COVID vaccination efforts continue at STEAM, we look at what reasonable adjustments have been made to help patients with physical and neurodiverse disabilities.

  8. 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.

  9. More GP appointments to be offered face-to-face to those who need it

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    NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.

  10. A Big Thank You to our Volunteers!

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    It’s Volunteer Week from 1st – 7th June, and we want to say a huge thank you to our fantastic team of Healthwatch Swindon Volunteers!

  11. Healthwatch Swindon - Quarter 4 Performance Report 2020/21

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    The Healthwatch Advisory Board set our priorities in April 2020. Part of our focus has been on providing up-to-date information on health and social care services. In this report, we explore what we have heard from people and how we responded.

  12. Let us know what you think about the COVID-19 vaccine

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    As the vaccination programme continues we ask for your thoughts on the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines in Swindon. The NHS is doing everything they can but there might be things that can be improved.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. COVID-19 vaccine: common questions UPDATED FAQ FROM GOVERNMENT AVAILABLE

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    The latest COVID-19 vaccines briefing is now available to help answer your questions.