1. Over 70s urged to come forward for Covid-19 vaccine

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    People aged 70 and over who have not yet been vaccinated against Covid and who would like to be are now being asked to contact the NHS to arrange a jab.

  2. More people to be invited for Covid-19 vaccine

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    The vaccination programme will now begin contacting people aged 65-69 and anyone aged 16-64 with an underlying health condition.  

  3. People with Autism Spectrum Conditions asked for their views on services

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire would like to find out what people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and their relatives and carers think about health, care and support services.

  4. Virtual Q&A session on Covid vaccine for people from BAME communities

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    The Opening Doors conversation will allow those with concerns about the coronavirus vaccine to put their questions direct to local health and care experts.

  5. Over 55s and adult carers now being offered Covid vaccine

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    The NHS continues its roll out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

  6. Shielding advice for the clinically extremely vulnerable to stop from April

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    Advice to the clinically extremely vulnerable to shield will end on 1 April.

  7. GPs must now offer face-to-face appointments, according to new NHS guidance

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    In-person appointments to be offered routinely as Covid restrictions ease.

  8. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for May 2021.

  9. Reshuffle of local vaccination sites as eligibility criteria widened to include over 30s

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    Changes are being made to the list of vaccination sites across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, with community pharmacies taking a more prominent role in the local vaccine rollout.

  10. Healthwatch Wiltshire pledges support to Armed Forces by signing Covenant

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire is delighted to announce that it has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a pledge that ensures those who serve, or who have served, in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly.

  11. Social distancing measures to remain at local health and care settings

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    Social distancing measures are to remain in place at health and care settings across the region after Monday 19 July.

  12. No appointment necessary, as more walk-in vaccination clinics open

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    People yet to have the lifesaving coronavirus vaccine are being encouraged to attend one of the many walk-in clinics now open across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

  13. Parents told to look out for early signs of respiratory illness in young children

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    Parents in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being encouraged to know the early signs warning of potentially serious respiratory illnesses that have started to circulate out of season.

  14. Catch up on our news

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    What we've been working on this month and how you can get involved.

  15. Wait to be invited for Covid-19 booster jab

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    Health officials are asking people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who are currently eligible for a Covid-19 booster vaccination to wait to be contacted by the NHS.

  16. GP practice staff invited to share their views

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    Healthwatch teams across the south are gathering feedback on how practice staff roles have changed during Covid-19.

  17. Catch up on our news

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    What we've been working on this month and how you can get involved.

  18. Half-term and Halloween – people advised to be cautious following increase in Covid cases

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    With local Covid-19 rates the highest they have been in Wiltshire since the start of the pandemic, local residents are being advised to be sensible during the half-term break and Halloween.

  19. How you can help support our local NHS

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    Our local hospitals and community services are extremely busy - here's what you can do to help.

  20. Covid-19 vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds now available outside of school

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    Parents can now arrange for their child to receive a coronavirus vaccine outside of school.

  21. How can health and care services work better together?

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    Give your feedback to help shape a healthier future for Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

  22. Share your experiences of GP services in the last six months

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    What's been working well and what could be better?

  23. Catch up on your news

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    Our November 2021 ebulletin has all the latest on what we've been working on and what you can get involved in.

  24. People with autism spectrum conditions reveal stresses of seeing a doctor

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    People with autism spectrum conditions say seeing a doctor is stressful, find it hard to explain their symptoms and often don't understand what they’re being told about their treatment.

  25. Catch up with all the latest from us

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    A round-up of our news from December.

  26. Local vaccination army preparing for huge end-of-year booster vaccine drive

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    Health and care leaders, along with frontline vaccination teams, are stepping up efforts to offer all eligible adults over the age of 18 with Covid-19 booster vaccines before the end of the year.

  27. All the latest from us

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    Catch up on what we've been working on this month.

  28. All Plan B restrictions to be lifted from 27 January

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    Find out more about the easing of restrictions.

  29. Last few days for Devizes residents to have their say on town's new health centre

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    Devizes Health Centre will be one of the region’s first integrated care centres with several organisations coming together to provide a range of health services from one building.

  30. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for February 2022.

  31. Oldest and youngest invited for Covid vaccine

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    The Covid-19 vaccination programme in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is continuing at pace, with the oldest and youngest in the region being invited to come forward for the life-saving vaccine.

  32. Thousands share views on new health centre

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    The new Devizes Health Centre, which is due to open later this summer, has been broadly welcomed by local people, although some were disappointed there won’t be a Minor Injury Unit and are confused over which services will be provided there.

  33. Public invited to inaugural meeting of new Integrated Care Board

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    The new organisation will meet in public for the first time in Salisbury on Friday 1 July.

  34. All the latest from us

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    Catch up on our news from May and June.

  35. Championing what matters to you through difficult times

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    It’s been another challenging year dominated by the consequences of Covid-19, but we've continued to be your champion for health and social care services and make sure your voice is heard by those who plan and run services.

  36. Having Covid-19 booster vaccine in autumn will help people stay safe through cold winter months

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    More people living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be able to receive a Covid-19 booster vaccine this autumn.

  37. Get your self-care essentials ready for a summer-safe holiday

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    Holidaymakers are being encouraged to pack self-care essentials to help them enjoy the summer season safely, whether at home or further afield.

  38. Parents advised to put Covid-19 vaccine on kids’ back-to-school to-do list

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    Along with new shoes, pencil cases and PE kits, parents across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised to put the Covid-19 vaccine at the top of their children’s back-to-school to-do list.

  39. Catch up with our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for August and September 2022.

  40. People urged to take up Covid and flu vaccines ahead of winter 'twindemic'

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    Experts are predicting an early wave of flu and a rise in Covid cases this winter.

  41. Winter vaccinations now locally available for all adults over the age of 50

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    Adults over the age of 50 in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can give themselves the best possible chance of staying fit and healthy this winter by arranging to have a Covid-19 autumn booster and the flu jab.

  42. Catch up on our news

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    Our latest round-up of news and information for October 2022.

  43. Your chance to tour new Devizes Health Centre

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    People in Devizes will have the chance to tour the town’s new health centre ahead of its official opening later this year.

  44. Medics offer reassurance to parents after rise in the number of poorly children

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    Parents in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire should remain vigilant to the signs and symptoms of strep A, but should not be overly worried by the risk it can pose to very young children, local medics have said.

  45. Order your repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas

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    Get your repeat prescription in by Friday 16 December to ensure you have medicines in time for Christmas.

  46. Heart-warming new video series shows budding investigator behind the scenes of local NHS services

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    A six-year-old budding investigator is helping the people of BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire choose the right NHS service this winter with a series of heart-warming online films that go behind the scenes at local health and care facilities.

  47. People avoiding appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living crisis, Healthwatch warns

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    The number of people avoiding an NHS appointment because they can’t afford travel almost doubled between October and December as the cost of living crisis is forcing many to change how they use health and care services.

  48. Reduce risk of cancer with simple changes and healthier lifestyle choices

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    This Cancer Prevention Action Week, local doctors highlight how small changes to everyday habits, and healthier lifestyle choices, can reduce the chances of developing cancer.