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Unpaid carers: complete our survey
We want to know what happens when someone rejects being given care and the impact that this has on their carer. We are also interested in what it is like to access care on behalf of someone else and the barriers that carers face.
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Have your say on pharmacy services in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council's Public Health Team are working with Healthwatch Wiltshire and the Wiltshire Health and Wellbeing Board to assess the current provision of pharmaceutical services across the county.
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Have your say: the NHS 10 Year Health Plan
The government wants to hear the views, experiences and ideas of everyone in England as part of 'the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS'. Here's how you can get involved.
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Public’s confusion over ‘right’ to register with an NHS dentist
Almost two decades after the public lost their right to register permanently with an NHS dentist, our new research shows two-thirds believe this right exists. Find out more about our findings and calls for dental reform.
We have published the first-ever research on people’s understanding of NHS dentistry and what they want from the service as the government develops…
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Small Supports Survey
Small Supports - NDTi have been asked to carry out surveys in Wiltshire to find out more about support available in Wiltshire for autistic people and people with a learning disability currently placed or at risk of being placed in a service away from…
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How listening to you helps improve health and care for all
Healthwatch Wiltshire’s annual report showcases how we’ve been using your feedback to improve health and care across the county.
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Government plans for social care reform: Healthwatch England's response
Louise Ansari has described the plans as a 'desperately needed first step'.
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Council looking to hear views of people who have experienced domestic abuse
Wiltshire Council is running a survey to gather the views of people who have experienced domestic abuse across Wiltshire.
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Support busy NHS during May’s bank holidays by choosing right care options
A double-bill of bank holiday weekends during May has prompted local health leaders to remind the public to always choose the right service when…
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Latest reports and publication

Healthwatch Wiltshire's Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct sets out the expectations Healthwatch Wiltshire has of all those who work or carry out activities for it, in a voluntary or paid capacity, including trustees, employees, students and volunteers.
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The health needs and experiences of military families in Wiltshire
The purpose of this research was to understand the health needs and experiences of military families in Wiltshire. We have developed practical recommendations that will achieve better health outcomes for this community.
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