1. Young volunteers' mystery shop sparks revamp of online mental health support

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    A team of Young Healthwatch Wiltshire volunteers have been invited to help develop online mental health support for children and young people in Wiltshire, following a mystery shopping review of local websites.

  2. Football’s coming home, so get vaccinated to stop Covid-19 from doing the same

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    As football looks set to come home this weekend, health officials in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are again calling on people to get vaccinated to stop coronavirus from doing the same.

  3. Community Cash Fund winners revealed

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    Three projects that will help people from seldom heard groups to share their ideas of how health, care and community services could be improved, have been awarded a grant from Healthwatch Wiltshire's Community Cash Fund.

  4. Changes to Covid-19 restrictions as Step 4 confirmed to go ahead on 19 July

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    Following the Prime Minister's confirmation of the move to Step 4 of the Government's roadmap on 19 July, people are being asked to continue to be cautious and still do what they can to keep each other safe.

  5. You Said, We Did: Improving online mental health support for children and young people

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    How a mystery shopping review has led to our young volunteers being invited to help develop online mental health support for children and young people in Wiltshire.

  6. Catch up on our news

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. How your views have helped improve non-emergency patient transport services

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    NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones.

  10. Quarterly Report April-June 2021

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    Highlights of our work from April to June 2021.

  11. What will the NHS do with my patient data?

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    The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data from GP practices. Read our Q&A to help you make an informed decision about what happens to your data. 

  12. Children and young people asked for their views on LGBTQ+ support services

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    We want to find out what children and young people think of local health and support services for young LGBTQ+ people.

  13. 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.

  14. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

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    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  15. 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.

  16. Catch up on our news

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

  17. Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share your views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  18. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  19. What should I expect after being referred for mental health support?

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    Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect.

  20. Covid-19 Insight Report: Experiences of health, care and community services

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    What people told us about their experiences of using services during the pandemic.

  21. A snapshot of views from people using the Covid-19 vaccination bus

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    What people thought about getting the Covid vaccine and why they decided to use the bus.

  22. Share your feedback to help shape the future of Wiltshire's equipment service

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    Healthwatch Wiltshire is looking for people to share their experiences of the county's Community Equipment Service. 

  23. Local secondary school children to be offered Covid-19 vaccine

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    More than 45,000 children aged between 12 and 15 in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are to be offered the coronavirus vaccine.

  24. Catch up on our news

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    What we're working on and how you can get involved.

  25. 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.

  26. The future of mental health support

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    People with lived experience of mental ill health share their thoughts on what good mental health support should look like.

  27. Local support early on is key to future of mental health services, say focus groups

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    People with lived experience of mental ill health have shared their thoughts on what good mental health support should look like in Wiltshire.

  28. 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.

  29. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Find out more about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  30. Catch up on our news

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

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. What you need to know about your Covid booster appointment

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    Information for people who are waiting for a booster vaccine invitation.

  34. 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.

  35. Quarterly Report July-September 2021

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    Highlights of our work from July to September 2021.

  36. Evaluation of Wiltshire Council's Advice and Contact Service

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    This report looks at experiences and views of the Advice and Contact service at Wiltshire Council.

  37. 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.

  38. Wiltshire Mental Health Open Forum - the first year

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    Highlights of the forum's first year.

  39. People eligible for Covid-19 booster vaccine invited to book appointment early

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    Appointments for Covid-19 booster vaccines can now be booked as soon as an eligible person has waited five months since the date of their second vaccination.

  40. What people with autism spectrum conditions think of services

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    This report highlights the findings from a project that aimed to gather the views of people with autism spectrum conditions and their carers about health, care, and support services in Wiltshire.

  41. 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?

  42. 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.

  43. New public health van on the roads to bring Covid-19 testing to communities

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    A new Wiltshire Council asymptomatic testing van will be going out and about to support communities that may find it harder to access Covid-19 tests.

  44. Play your part to reduce the risk of new Covid variant

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    Wiltshire Council calls on residents to keep playing their part to protect each other, as national measures are introduced to mitigate the risk of the Covid-19 variant, Omicron.

  45. Christmas opening times

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    Our phone line will be closed over the festive period - but you can still share your views with us.

  46. Join the BSW Board to help shape services in your area

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    The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Partnership is looking for people to become Non-Executive Directors of its Board. 

  47. 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.

  48. Catch up with all the latest from us

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    A round-up of our news from December.