1. Quality Checkers Pilot Project - Evaluation

    Report -

    This project provided people with a learning difficulty the opportunity to check the quality of residential care services.

  2. Unpaid Carers in Wiltshire - Help in a Crisis

    Report -

    What unpaid carers said when they were asked about whether support services on offer were meeting their needs.

  3. Better Care Plan engagement report: Evaluation of the Sound Doctor Films

    Report -

    Looking at the value of Sound Doctor patient information videos from the point of view of people with long term conditions, their carers and health and care professionals.

  4. Information Provision and the Sound Doctor Easy Read report

    Report -

    An easy-read summary of our work on information about long term illnesses.

  5. Better Care Plan engagement report: Information Provision for People Living with Long Term Conditions

    Report -

    A report examining where people go for information on five key long term conditions: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, cancer, dementia, musculoskeletal, and mental health and wellbeing.

  6. Better Care Plan engagement report: Single View - evaluation of Adult Care Information Sharing Pilot

    Report -

    A report on the Adult Care Information Sharing (ACIS) pilot scheme, part of the Single View project to provide a simple and secure way for GPs and Care Coordinators to gain access to information on the Wiltshire Council's Adult Care System.

  7. Information Provision and the Dementia Adviser Service

    Report -

    This report focuses on what people told us about the Dementia Adviser Service and issues which may relate to this service.

  8. Dementia Engagement Report: Information Provision

    Report -

    A report from 2015 looking at what information is available for people living with dementia and their carers in Wiltshire.

  9. Talking to People about Dementia: A Focus on Primary Care

    Report -

    People living with dementia and their carers share their experiences of primary care services in Wiltshire, including GP surgeries and health care centres, pharmacies, opticians and dentists.

  10. You Said We Did: Dementia Information Provision

    Report -

    The impact of our work looking at the information available for people living with dementia.

  11. You Said We Did: Your Care Your Support A-Z Guide

    Report -

    A summary of our work creating an A-Z directory for the Your Care Your Support Wiltshire website.

  12. You Said We Did: Your Care Your Support Easy Read Information

    Report -

    Our work with Wiltshire People 1st in creating Easy Read versions of pages on the Your Care Your Support Wiltshire website.

  13. Five ways to give feedback to help shape local health and care services in Wiltshire

    News -

    Share your experiences of local health and care services and make it better for everyone.

  14. Helping each other to stay well this winter

    News -

    To mark Self Care Week, we're encouraging people to be well-prepared ahead of winter by taking simple steps to look after themselves and helping their families, friends and neighbours to do the same.

  15. Campervan Tour reveals highs and lows of county’s health and care services

    News -

    The findings of a tour which collected more than 2,000 comments from the public have been published in a new Healthwatch Wiltshire report.

  16. New non-emergency patient transport service across BANES, Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire

    News -

    From 1 June 2019, the non-emergency patient transport service in BANES, Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire will be provided by E-zec Medical Transport Services.

  17. Healthwatch Wiltshire launches grants scheme for health and wellbeing projects

    News -

    We've launched a small grants scheme to invest in projects that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

  18. Wiltshire advocacy services

    Advice and Information -

    Help and support with the complaints process.

  19. Key contacts for making a complaint

    Advice and Information -

    Who to contact should you wish to raise a concern or make a formal complaint about an NHS or council service in Wiltshire.

  20. Help the NHS help you this winter by taking simple steps

    Advice and Information -

    People living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to do their bit to help the NHS cope with an increase in demand for services this winter.

  21. What would you do to improve NHS services in Wiltshire?

    News -

    Student Zoe urges people to have their say about changes to the NHS.

  22. New diabetes wellbeing website for people in Wiltshire

    News -

    Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning has developed a new website specifically aimed at providing support and advice for 23,500 people currently living with Type 2 diabetes in Wiltshire.

  23. Health officials encourage patients to join a free Type 2 diabetes prevention course

    News -

    People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire most at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes are being encouraged to accept an invitation to a free course that could help prevent the condition.

  24. Wiltshire Safeguarding Adults Board

    Advice and Information -

    Safeguarding is protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.

  25. A Year in Review: Annual Report 2018-19

    Report -

    A Year in Review showcases how we've made a difference to your community and how we've helped you find the answers you need. 

  26. Your views sought on how health system shares your information

    News -

    We’re asking for your views on how the NHS could use information collected from your records for research into improving healthcare.

  27. Catch up on our news

    News -

    Our July 2019 e-bulletin has all the latest on what we've been working on and what you can get involved in.

  28. How dementia friendly is Wiltshire?

    Report -

    Looking at how dementia friendly initiatives are working in Wiltshire and their effect on people living with dementia and their carers.

  29. Your wish lists for health and care services in Wiltshire revealed

    News -

    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.

  30. Working Together to Improve Dementia Services in Wiltshire

    Report -

    Over the last four years we have been talking to people with dementia and their carers and have gathered over 1,600 views and experiences about different aspects of dementia.

  31. Happy Hearts Dance Project - June, July and September 2019

    Blog -

    Wiltshire People 1st ran sessions to support people with learning disabilities to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

  32. Catch up on our news

    News -

    Our latest round-up of news and information for November 2019.

  33. Tell us what you think of adult social care advice team

    News -

    We're asking for the views and experiences of people who have been in touch with Wiltshire Council to get help and support with social care.

  34. Think NORO and help stop the spread of norovirus this winter

    News -

    People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being asked to help stop the spread of norovirus this winter by following some simple steps.

  35. Still time to give your views in Wiltshire Council's Your Voice survey

    News -

    Wiltshire Council are asking for the views of children and young people about services they have used this year.

  36. Mental health services for children and young people

    Advice and Information -

    Sources of support for good mental health and emotional wellbeing.

  37. Getting medical help during the holiday season

    News -

    With Christmas just around the corner, people living in Wiltshire are being asked to prepare by making sure they know how to access medical care during the coming holiday period.

  38. What you told us about the GP Improved Access Service

    Report -

    Evaluating the GP Improved Access Service across Wiltshire.

  39. Report reveals what you told us about evening and weekend appointments

    News -

    Being able to see a GP in the evening or at the weekend is greatly valued by patients, but getting an appointment is not always easy. 

  40. How do you think your health data should be shared and used?

    News -

    University of Cambridge researchers are inviting the public to take part in a national survey.

  41. Changes in response to coronavirus

    News -

    In line with the latest government advice on the coronavirus outbreak, we are scaling back on our face-to-face activities until further notice.

  42. Community support during the coronavirus outbreak

    Advice and Information -

    Help and support available in Wiltshire.

  43. Coronavirus and community pharmacies: Your questions answered

    News -

    Swindon and Wiltshire's Chief Officer of Community Pharmacy answers your frequently asked questions

  44. Minor Injury Units in Paulton, Chippenham and Trowbridge to temporarily close as part of COVID-19 response

    News -

    Minor Injury Units at Paulton, Chippenham and Trowbridge Community Hospitals will close temporarily from 5pm on Wednesday 8 April 2020 so staff can be redeployed elsewhere in the local area.

  45. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

    Advice and Information -

    Organisations and groups that can provide support if you’re grieving.

  46. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

    Advice and Information -

    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from Covid-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  47. Maternity support during Covid-19

    Advice and Information -

    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  48. Young volunteers wanted for mystery shop

    News -

    We are looking for young volunteers to help review online mental health services in Wiltshire.