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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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The aim of this survey was to gather feedback from service users who had been taken to the Health Based Place of Safety in Devizes following the temporary closure of the facility in Swindon and Wiltshire. -
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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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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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Read our annual report for 2015/16 to find out about the work we've done and our plans for the year ahead. -
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Read our annual report for 2013/14 to find out about the work we've done and our plans for the year ahead. -
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Primary Care Networks are a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan. They bring together general practices so that they can work together at scale so that they can share costs, provide more services to patients and integrate health and care. -
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Our work is shaped by the concerns that local people raise with 152 local Healthwatch. Our annual survey of health and care priorities puts mental health at the top of the list for 2018. -
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The Kooth service is a key part of Swindon’s drive to improve accessibility, promote resilience and better support young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health. -
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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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Independent health and social care champion Swindon is calling on local services to make more space for new parents in Swindon to talk about their mental health. -
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After receiving negative publicity because of the temporary closure of the Place of Safety facilities in Swindon and Wiltshire, Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group appointed Healthwatch Swindon, with the support of Healthwatch Wiltshire, to speak to people who have stayed there to find what they really thought of the Devizes facility. -
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Our colleagues from Healthwatch Oxfordshire are conducting a major survey into the experiences of service families using health and social care services in the county. Find out more. -
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If you are struggling with addiction there is a free helpline available to offer support. Find out more. -
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Some people can find the winter months difficult - and that's okay. There are some steps you can take to help manage your mental health during this time. Read more. -
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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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STEP (Swindon) are running a competition for children and young people aged between 5 and 18 to come up with a new name and logo for the Trailblazer programme. Read 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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The Anna Freud Centre in London has put together resources to support young people, parents and carers and schools and colleges in response to the Coronavirus. Read more. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed. -
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THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE SUPPORT NEW EVERY MIND MATTERS ADVICE FOR LOOKING AFTER MENTAL WELLBEING -
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Conversations save lives. Mind Canyon is offering virtual online Suicide First-Aid Lite sessions every Wednesday from the 13th of May at 17.00 - 20.00 until further notice. Find out more. -
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Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group is marking Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging people to be kind to themselves during lockdown and to always seek help when it is needed. Find out more. -
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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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People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who have lived through a mental health crisis are urging others to make use of the help available throughout the region at the very first sign of things getting too much. Read more. -
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A radio campaign will run from Monday 24 August called 'Don’t Wait and Worry', encouraging people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to see their GP if they have symptoms which could be signs of cancer. Find out more. -
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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. -
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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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Playlist for Life, a Music and Dementia charity, has launched a Musical Tea Campaign to help people stay connected while social distancing continues. The charity is asking people to hold various virtual musical tea events throughout October. -
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Our Volunteer Support Officer, Alex Parker, was delighted to be able to organise a Volunteer Thank You event last week at The Olive Tree Café. -
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The importance of suitable homes for older and disabled people has been recognised by the launch of a government consultation to raise accessibility standards for new homes.
The consultation will run until 11:45 pm on 1 December 2020. -
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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. These were likely to be people from whom we otherwise did not hear. Covid-19 intervened. -
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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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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 Interactive Arts Services was one of the recipients of this fund. Find out more. -
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Have you experienced mental distress or mental health issues? Would you like to use your own experiences to support others who are going through something similar? Do you live in the Swindon area?
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At the beginning of February, we invited people across Swindon to take part in a month-long survey to find out their views, attitudes and concerns towards the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out and the communications that have supported this. -
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Following a recent inspection, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report today on the forensic inpatient and secure wards at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust at its Fromeside site. -
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In this month's newsletter, we will be sharing news on shielding, accessing affordable counselling services, and a vaccine Q&A session with an expert panel. -
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The new Office for Health Promotion is to lead a national effort to improve the health of the nation; by improving our mental health and promoting physical activity, which in turn is hoped will help the nation tackle the rise in obesity. -
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Liz Wands-Murray, the Ph.D. researcher at the University of York, is asking for help with a research project on the accessibility of community-based social care services, groups, and activities for older (50+) lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons. -
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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. -
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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. -
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In this month's news you can hear what we have been up to and find out about some of the great resources currently available. -
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Help us spread a little Joy and share your Good News Story. -
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Organisations across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire share their views on how mental health support could be provided closer to people's homes and in their communities.