1. You Said We Did: Make the application process for NHS Continuing Healthcare easier

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    How the findings of our survey, which focused on how people apply for the CHC package of care, has led to changes in the process and better support for applicants.

  2. Quarterly Report January-March 2023

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    A round-up of our work from January-March 2023.

  3. All the latest from us

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    Our April/May 2023 ebulletin highlights our latest projects and how you can get involved.

  4. Together We’re Making Health and Social Care Better - Annual Report 2022-23

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    Our annual report showcases how we’ve been using your feedback to improve health and care across the county.

  5. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

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    The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  6. Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care

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    Healthwatch England's new report looking at health and social care from the patients' perspective has warned that we risk "a two-tier health and care system" unless the NHS takes faster action to tackle access issues.

  7. Council continues to provide support during cost of living crisis

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    With colder weather on the horizon, Wiltshire Council continues to offer a range of information and advice.

  8. All Together pages provide one stop shop for family help and advice

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    Children, young people and families can have access to a wide range of information, advice and support with a new online platform.

  9. A one stop shop for family help and advice

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    Children, young people and families can have access to a wide range of information, advice and support with a new online platform.

  10. Council looking to hear views of people who have experienced domestic abuse

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    Wiltshire Council is running a survey to gather the views of people who have experienced domestic abuse across Wiltshire.

  11. How we set our priorities

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    Find out more about how we decide on our projects for the year ahead.

  12. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  13. Unpaid Carers in Wiltshire - Help in a Crisis

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

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

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    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.

  15. Information Provision and the Sound Doctor Easy Read report

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

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

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    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.

  17. Information Provision and the Dementia Adviser Service

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

  18. Dementia Engagement Report: Information Provision

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

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

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    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.

  20. You Said We Did: Dementia Information Provision

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

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

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

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

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

  23. Helping each other to stay well this winter

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    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.

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

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    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.

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

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

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

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    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.

  27. New diabetes wellbeing website for people in Wiltshire

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    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.

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

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    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.

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

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    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. 

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

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

  31. Catch up on our news

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

  32. How dementia friendly is Wiltshire?

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

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

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    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.

  34. Working Together to Improve Dementia Services in Wiltshire

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    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.

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

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

  36. Catch up on our news

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

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

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    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.

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

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

  39. Mental health services for children and young people

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    Sources of support for good mental health and emotional wellbeing.

  40. Getting medical help during the holiday season

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    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.

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

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    Evaluating the GP Improved Access Service across Wiltshire.

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

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    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. 

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

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

  44. Changes in response to coronavirus

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

  45. Community support during the coronavirus outbreak

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    Help and support available in Wiltshire.

  46. Coronavirus and community pharmacies: Your questions answered

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

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

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    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.

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

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