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Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.
The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.
Advice and Information
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Our position on the cost of living crisis
The cost of living crisis is putting people under a lot of pressure and affecting their ability to access the care they need. Read our evidence on the problems people are facing and how we believe these can be reduced to ensure cost is not a barrier.
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Cost of living - a barrier to healthcare for the most vulnerable
The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. But if you are disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to the fear of extra costs.
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Your June News
Your June News brings you latest ways to share your experiences, health and care news along with where to meet us this month.
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What we've heard about GP access in Swindon
Earlier this year we held our first Spotlight On meeting, focussing on your experiences of GP access. In this report we share what we've heard.
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Your health and social care champion
We make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care.
Advice and Information
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How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?
A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.
Advice and Information
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Primary care recovery plan – what does it mean for you and your loved ones?
NHS England has recently published its "Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care". We outline what the planned changes will mean for you.
Blog
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What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis
Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.
Advice and Information
Advice and Information
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My Voice Matters: Social Isolation in Children and Young People
My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences & backgrounds are heard.
We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers & wider organisations in their own words
We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers & wider organisations in their own words
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