1. 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.

  2. Changes to Covid community testing in Wiltshire

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    Wiltshire Council announces changes to testing sites from 31 March.

  3. 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.

  4. How can your pharmacy help you?

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  5. The Accessible Information Standard

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  6. Your care, your way – join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  7. Play your part as local Covid-19 cases increase

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    With the summer holidays fast approaching please continue to take the appropriate measures to protect yourself and those around you from illness.

  8. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  9. Stay hydrated during hot weather spell

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    With high temperatures forecast this week, staying hydrated can reduce the risk of heat-related illness.

  10. GP Websites Review

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    This report is an observational assessment of information provided on GP practice websites in Wiltshire, carried out by our team of volunteer researchers.

  11. Libraries to provide a warm and friendly welcome this winter

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    Wiltshire Council libraries have officially become warm spaces for people this winter, providing a warm and friendly welcome to support anyone who needs help through the cost of living crisis.

  12. GP Phone Messages Review

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    This report is an observational assessment of the automated phone messages of GP surgeries in Wiltshire.

  13. Have your say - Easy Read

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    Download an Easy Read version of our Have your say form.

  14. Vaccinations for flu and Covid-19 start for those most at risk

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    Vaccinations against flu and Covid-19 are now under way for those in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire most at risk of falling seriously ill.

  15. Hearing from minority groups

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    Highlights of our projects supporting ethnic minority families.

  16. New community diagnostic centres to offer X-rays, blood tests, MRIs and more

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    Diagnostic services used to identify serious conditions such as cancer and heart disease will soon be available closer to home for people living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

  17. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

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    Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

  18. What are the symptoms and treatments for diabetes?

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    Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed.

  19. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.