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Advice and Information -
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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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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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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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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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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Find out the latest health and care information here! -
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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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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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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. -
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You can save money with your prescriptions with a prepayment certificate. -
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Two GP practices in Swindon are under new management following a successful transition from their previous provider. -
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Please find your Health & Care Digest welcoming you in to the New Year, with a look ahead to Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, opportunities to help improve doctor - patient communication and where to meet us this month. -
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With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones. -
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The local pharmacies are now able to give out medicine for five common health conditions that would have previously needed a prescription from a GP. -
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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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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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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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Working with deaf people and people affected by hearing loss, Healthwatch Norfolk created a step-by-step guide on how GP practices can improve communication and make care accessible. -
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We have written a letter to NHS England to express our disappointment at the lack of progress in reviewing the legally-binding Accessible Information Standard.
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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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Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers. We call for action. -
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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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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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Your April News brings you latest ways to share your experiences, health and care news along with where to meet us this month. -
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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 May News brings you latest ways to share your experiences, health and care news along with where to meet us this month. -
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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 -
Advice and Information -
Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future. -
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NHS England has recently published its "Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care". We outline what the planned changes will mean for you. -
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A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate. -
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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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Earlier this year we held our first Spotlight On meeting, focussing on your experiences of GP access. In this report we share what we've heard. -
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Your June News brings you latest ways to share your experiences, health and care news along with where to meet us this month. -
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The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. But if you are disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to the fear of extra costs. -
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The cost of living crisis is putting people under a lot of pressure and affecting their ability to access the care they need. Read our evidence on the problems people are facing and how we believe these can be reduced to ensure cost is not a barrier. -
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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.