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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. -
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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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The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meets in public and the next meeting to take place before the May local elections will be on 2 April 2014. Here we share the agenda for the meeting. -
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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. -
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In May this year were were invited by the Nepalese Association of Swindon to attend one of their meetings and talk about our work. Since then we have commissioned the group, through our 'Community Pot Fund', to speak to their members about health and social care in Swindon. -
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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. -
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We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Read more to find out about our Ambassador 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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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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Take a look at our meeting notes and presentation slides from our Patient Participation Group Forum held at Sanford House on 6 November 2019, where the focus was Swindon Community Health Service. -
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The new Swindon Safeguarding Partnership website has launched. Find out more here. -
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Earlier this year we nominated three of our volunteers to receive a 'Room to Reward' break - a free short break in a hotel - as a thank you from us for their hard work. Find out more. -
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Researchers at the University of Bristol are looking to work with a group of public contributors on research projects linked to vaccination in older adults. Read more. -
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In this case study we talk about what happens when we go to a service and carry out and Enter and View visit. Read more. -
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Swindon Borough Council is asking for your views on four proposed priorities for the borough’s next Homelessness Strategy to see whether or not you agree with them. Find out more here. -
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What is our 'Community Pot' fund and how can you apply for it? Find out more here. -
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New campaign calls on Swindon residents to share to their experiences of NHS services to help make care better for all. -
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Find out about the work we've carried out from October 2019 to January 2020. -
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Find out about the work we've carried out from April 2019 to July 2019. -
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Find out about the work we've carried out from July 2019 to October 2019. -
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At the last South West Clinical Senate Council meeting climate change and the NHS was discussed and a report with recommendations has been published. Find out more here. -
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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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Following on from reports around the country of issues faced by people trying to access non-emergency patient transport a review of the service is now being carried out. Find out how you can have your say about this. -
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Take a look at our presentation slides from our Patient Participation Group Forum held at Sanford House on 7 February 2020. Great Western Hospital, the Clinical Commissioning Group and Medvivo all joined us to present on their services. -
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In 2019, with approval from our Advisory Group, we awarded our Community Pot Fund of £2,000 to the Nepalese Association Wiltshire (NAW). We wanted to find out whether or not health and social care in Swindon was meeting their needs. Read more. -
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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. -
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Avoiding loneliness is one of the most important things people who may be totally shielding can do during lockdown, say Swindon Seniors Forum and MP Robert Buckland. Read more. -
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Read our response to evidence from Public Health England that COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities. -
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Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19. -
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Find out about the work we have carried out from January 2020 to March 2020. -
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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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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. -
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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. -
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Parkinson's UK Swindon and District Branch is looking to recruit three people to join their committee. Find out more about the job roles. -
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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. Parkinson's UK Swindon & District Branch was one of the recipients of this fund. Find out more. -
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Issue 5 and 6 of the 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. -
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On Monday 27th July, Public Health England is launching a major new adult health campaign to seize the opportunity for a national reset moment of health. Find out more. -
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Swindon Borough Council and The Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust (GWH) are proposing to deliver an integrated sexual health service. This consultation is inviting the public to feedback about the proposed change to these services. -
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Issue 8 of the 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. -
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Have you have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus (Covid-19), but you cannot work from home? If you have questions about your rights and entitlements, help is available. Find out more.
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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. -
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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. -
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The Swindon Equality Coalition is calling for people to share their experiences, as well as issues that need improving on equality and inclusion in Swindon to get people talking and raise awareness. -
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For the past six years, 2012-18, Diversity Trust and Healthwatch have been researching the health, care and wellbeing needs and experiences of local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Questioning (LGBTQ+) people.