1. Three local NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups to merge next April

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    Three groups responsible for the planning, buying and monitoring of health services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are to become a single organisation in April 2020. Read more.

  2. Abbey Meads Medical Group - CQC Report

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    Abbey Meads Medical Group rated as 'Inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission after a recent inspection. Read more.

  3. NHS Swindon CCG is seeking views from people who have used the Walk-in Centre Service

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    NHS Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently seeking the views of people who have used the Walk-in Centre service based at the Swindon NHS Health Centre in Islington Street in the town centre in the past 12 months.

  4. Eldene Surgery & The Phoenix Surgery - CQC reports

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    Eldene Surgery and The Phoenix Surgery rated as 'Inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission after a recent inspection. Read more.

  5. Boobs, Balls or Bums? Let’s Talk About Cancer

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    Old Town Surgery, together with Nationwide Building Society, are holding an event on Tuesday 5 November giving advice on coping with cancer. Read more.

  6. First of new providers for five GP practices in Swindon announced

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    Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group is able to announce the first of the new providers that will offer long-term support to the GP practices previously involved with the Integral Medical Holdings (IMH) Group.

  7. Our annual report highlights barriers that people with learning disabilities face accessing health services

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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.

  8. Our Health, Our Future

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    Our Health, Our Future is a collaborative campaign coordinated by Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire CCGs on behalf of the wider STP which encourages people living in the three regions to reflect on their own experiences of healthcare and look at how services can be improved for the future.

  9. CQC place urgent conditions on Swindon’s Moreden Medical Centre

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    After a recent inspection the Care Quality Commission has placed Moredon Medical Centre in special measures. Read more.

  10. Stakeholder Survey report 2019

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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.

  11. Advisory Group Meeting Minutes October 2019

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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.

  12. Survey for service families in Oxfordshire

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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.

  13. Occupational Therapists: Supporting patients to be at home

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    This week is Occupational Therapy Week, 4-8 November, and the Occupational Therapy team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust want to champion the impact of Occupational Therapy on the lives of patients and the communities they live in. Read more.

  14. Update on PET-CT services in the Swindon area

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    The NHS is committed to detecting more cancers earlier to save more lives. That means a major increase in scanning and diagnostics, so patients can easily access services like PET-CT scanning. Find out more.

  15. Addiction Resource

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    If you are struggling with addiction there is a free helpline available to offer support. Find out more.

  16. CCG seeks patients to help improve local cancer care

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    Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group is calling on people who have recently been treated for cancer to join local clinicians in looking at how care can be improved for future patients. Find out more.

  17. The SEND Annual Satisfaction and Strategy Consultation Surveys

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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.

  18. Patient Participation Forum - November 2019 Meeting Notes

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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.

  19. Seahorses Enter and View Report

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    We carried out an announced Enter and View visit to Seahorses Care Home in November 2019 with our team of volunteers. Read more.

  20. Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Website

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    The new Swindon Safeguarding Partnership website has launched. Find out more here.

  21. Stopping the spread of Norovirus

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    With winter now here more people are getting sick with Norovirus. Find out what you can do to stop the spread of the illness. Read more.

  22. 100,000 more people to be given personal health budgets

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    A change in law means people who use wheelchairs or need mental health support will have greater choice and control in managing their own health and care. Find out more.

  23. Great Western Hospital cardiac physiology team win prestigious national award

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    The cardiac physiology team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded the Cardiac Physiology Award of Excellence by University of Southampton. Find out more.

  24. Healthy Lifestyle Services in Swindon

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    If you would like to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle there is lots of support available to help you with this in Swindon. Find out more.

  25. Healthwatch Swindon Volunteers Awarded Room to Reward Short Break

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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.

  26. Swindon Christmas and New Year Opening Times: Dentists, Opticians & Pharmacy

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    Make sure you know the 2019 Christmas and New Year opening times for your pharmacy, optician or dentist in Swindon. Read more.

  27. Speak out during the festive period

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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.

  28. Are you aged over 50 and interested in vaccinations?

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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.

  29. Walk-in Centre to scale back services ahead of full withdrawal

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    Healthcare in Swindon is set to change from next year when the town’s Walk-in Centre is taken out of service. Read more about what this means for you.

  30. New Independent Chair appointed to lead Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire health and care system

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    Health and care leaders from Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) have appointed a new Independent Chair. Read more.

  31. Where can I go for help when I’m ill in winter?

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    Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.

  32. What do we do when we are doing and Enter and View visit?

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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.

  33. Swindon Homeless strategy consultation

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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.

  34. CQC Report - Seahorses Care Home

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has reported on its 10 December 2019 inspection of Seahorses, a care home in Chiseldon. It has been rated overall “Good”. Read more here.

  35. Apply for our ' Community Pot' Fund

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    What is our 'Community Pot' fund and how can you apply for it? Find out more here.

  36. Proposal to transform local maternity services reaches final decision stage

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    The decision on a proposal to transform maternity services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be made at the joint Governing Bodies meeting in common for the three Clinical Commissioning Groups on 16 January 2020.

  37. Proposal to transform local maternity services is approved

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    The joint Governing Bodies of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Groups (BSW CCGs) today approved a proposal to improve and modernise maternity services across the region.

  38. Changes to services at Swindon NHS Health Centre

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    From Wednesday 1 April 2020, the Walk-in Centre, based within Swindon NHS Health Centre, will no longer be available. Find out more about the changes.

  39. SpeakUp2020: Share your views and help make the NHS better

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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.

  40. Healthwatch Swindon Quarter 3 Report - 2019/20

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    Find out about the work we've carried out from October 2019 to January 2020.

  41. Healthwatch Swindon Quarter 1 Report - 2019/20

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    Find out about the work we've carried out from April 2019 to July 2019.

  42. Healthwatch Swindon Quarter 2 Report - 2019/20

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    Find out about the work we've carried out from July 2019 to October 2019.

  43. South West Clinical Senate Council: Climate Change

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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.

  44. Trailblazer Logo and Name Competition Information

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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.

  45. Declare Your Care Campaign

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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.

  46. Non-Emergency Patient Transport review - Call for evidence

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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.

  47. Patient Participation Forum - February 2020

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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.