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Last few days to have your say on Wiltshire's pharmaceutical services

There’s just under a week to go for residents across the county to feedback their views on pharmaceutical services in Wiltshire. What's good and what could be improved?

29 December 2021

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Experiences of GWH patients revealed in joint Healthwatch project

A joint Healthwatch project looking at the experiences of patients using the Great Western Hospital (GWH) in Swindon has revealed that while most people were satisfied with the care they'd received, there were areas...

15 December 2021

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People with autism spectrum conditions reveal stresses of seeing a doctor

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.

7 December 2021

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How we've made a difference in challenging times

Gathering your health and social care stories and helping you find the information you need during the Covid-19 pandemic has been at the heart of Healthwatch Wiltshire’s work during a challenging year.

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Access to NHS dental care remains a concern for Wiltshire patients

With worries about dental care at a record high, we look at how easy it is for new NHS patients to access treatment in Wiltshire.

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Christmas opening times

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

16 December 2021

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

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.

14 December 2021

Latest reports and publications

Front cover of what local organisations think of mental health support report

What local organisations think of mental health support

10 January 2022

Organisations across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire share their views...

Experiences of patients at Great Western Hospital report front cover

Experiences of patients at Great Western Hospital - July 2021

9 December 2021

In July 2021, Healthwatch Swindon, Wiltshire and West Berkshire...

What people with autism think of services report front cover

What people with autism spectrum conditions think of services

15 November 2021

This report highlights the findings from a project that aimed to...

Wiltshire Mental Health Open Forum Year 1 report front cover

Wiltshire Mental Health Open Forum - the first year

2 November 2021

Highlights of the forum's first year.