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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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New services at Swindon NHS Health Centre are helping local people to access the care they need as preparations continue ahead of the closure of the Walk-in Centre in April. -
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Managing the response to the Coronavirus is Great Western Hospital's number one priority. Read more to find out what measures they are taking and which services are affected by this, -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) stop routine inspections to focus on supporting providers to deliver safe care during COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more. -
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A partnership has been launched in Swindon between Voluntary Action Swindon, Swindon Borough Council and the Volunteer Centre Swindon to help manage the impact of the Coronavirus. Find out 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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The closure of Swindon’s Walk-in Centre is being brought forward as the local NHS pulls together to respond to the current challenges posed by the Coronavirus outbreak. Read more. -
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Swindon's Prescription Ordering Direct service has released important information about what people need to do to place an order for their prescriptions. Find out more. -
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Responding to people's concerns about medication, Swindon and Wiltshire's Chief Officer of Community Pharmacy has created a list of frequently asked questions and the answers to these. Find out more. -
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Swindon Borough Council has put a number of measures in places to support people during the COVID-19 lockdown. Read more to find out what these are. -
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Pharmacies are experiencing a lot of demand during the Coronavirus outbreak. There are things that we can do to help ease the pressure. Find out 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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From 1 August, the Government advice for those shielding in England changed. We look at what these changes mean for you if you have been told to shield. -
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People needing GP services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will soon be advised to visit a specific clinic depending on whether or not they are showing symptoms of coronavirus. Find out what this means for you. -
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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.
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If you need additional support during the COVID-19 outbreak Swindon Borough Council have put together a resources page for local residents. Read more. -
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Parents, carers and others looking after children across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised not to let worries about coronavirus delay them from seeking medical help this Easter. Read more. -
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NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) South West region has asked North Bristol NHS Trust to oversee the new NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol alongside its existing group of hospitals. Read more. -
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We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus. -
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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. -
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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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Drive-thru GP appointments are just one of a number of initiatives helping practices in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to continue providing much-needed care to local communities throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Read more. -
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Do you know what the term safeguarding means? Waltham Forest Council have created a short video aimed at volunteers, which explains what this means. Find out more. -
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Coronavirus has brought about huge changes and disruption to all our lives, which may particularly affect people living with autism. Swindon Borough Councils' April newsletter is intended to provide some useful information to help you. Read more. -
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Less than three weeks since work started, NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol opens today. Based at University of West of England Frenchay campus, it will provide up to 300 intensive care beds for coronavirus patients, if local services need them. -
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New data shows a considerable drop in the number of people coming forward to ask their GP for help and advice during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more. -
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Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group has today agreed a set of recommendations that will maintain the health and wellbeing of mums-to-be during the current coronavirus outbreak. Read more. -
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Non-clinical staff at Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Group are offering a helping hand to community nursing teams in Swindon and Wiltshire by delivering urgent and end-of-life medicines direct to people’s homes. -
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With many GP practices across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire reducing their opening hours this bank holiday weekend, doctors are offering reassurances that help will still be available for those who need it. Read more. -
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We appreciate this is a worrying time for pregnant women and mums who have recently had their baby. We want to ensure we give you the latest information about how we have had to change our services to keep everyone safe. Find out more. -
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A new service is currently being offered by Swindon Advocacy Movement for adults (18+) with Learning Disabilities living in Swindon to support them during COVID 19. Find out more. -
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The Grab and Go form gives doctor and nurses important information about a patient who has a learning disability or autism if they have to be admitted to hospital because of COVID-19. 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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GP practices across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be reducing their opening hours this bank holiday weekend, but local people are being reassured that the NHS is still on hand to provide help where it’s needed. Read more. -
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People across Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can now access free NHS treatment for urgent eye care from their local optician. Read more. -
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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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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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FROM TODAY, HOSPITAL VISITORS AND OUTPATIENTS NEED TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS -
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As of today everyone must wear face masks when using public transport. Read more about what Swindon's bus company is doing and read the latest Government guidance on making your own face covering.