1. Annual Report 2013/14

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    Read our annual report for 2013/14 to find out about the work we've done and our plans for the year ahead.

  2. More Clinical Pharmacists set to boost GP services for patients and practices

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    Nearly 34 million patients will benefit from improved GP services as NHS England boosts the number of surgery-based clinical pharmacists that can offer expert medication and treatment.

  3. Wrap up warm, stay well and enjoy winter

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    We want to make sure that people in Swindon know the best ways to get the most appropriate healthcare quickly and without an appointment over the winter months. Find out more.

  4. Swindon Christmas and New Year Opening Times: Dentists, Opticians & Pharmacy

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    Make sure you know the 2019 Christmas and New Year opening times for your pharmacy, optician or dentist in Swindon. Read more.

  5. Where can I go for help when I’m ill in winter?

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    Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.

  6. Changes to services at Swindon NHS Health Centre

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    From Wednesday 1 April 2020, the Walk-in Centre, based within Swindon NHS Health Centre, will no longer be available. Find out more about the changes.

  7. You, your pharmacy and Coronavirus

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    Responding to people's concerns about medication, Swindon and Wiltshire's Chief Officer of Community Pharmacy has created a list of frequently asked questions and the answers to these. Find out more.

  8. Covid-19 and Pharmacies

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    Pharmacies are experiencing a lot of demand during the Coronavirus outbreak. There are things that we can do to help ease the pressure. Find out more.

  9. Local ‘backline’ healthcare staff volunteer to deliver urgent and end-of-life prescriptions during lockdown

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    Non-clinical staff at Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Group are offering a helping hand to community nursing teams in Swindon and Wiltshire by delivering urgent and end-of-life medicines direct to people’s homes.

  10. The NHS is still open this bank holiday, even if your nearest GP practice isn’t

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    With many GP practices across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire reducing their opening hours this bank holiday weekend, doctors are offering reassurances that help will still be available for those who need it. Read more.

  11. GPs spell out the best way to get NHS help over the Spring bank holiday weekend

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    GP practices across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be reducing their opening hours this bank holiday weekend, but local people are being reassured that the NHS is still on hand to provide help where it’s needed. Read more.

  12. GP video appointments help thousands of patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire

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    Thousands of patients in B&NES Swindon and Wiltshire are now benefiting from video-based appointments, as well as patient care delivered remotely by GPs and other primary care staff, thanks to the combined efforts of NHS organisations in the region.

  13. Healthwatch Swindon Quarter 4 Report - 2019/20

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    Find out about the work we have carried out from January 2020 to March 2020.

  14. Healthwatch Swindon Quarter 1 Report - 2020/21

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    Find out about the work we have carried out from April 2020 to July 2020 in our Quarter 1 report . Read more.

  15. COVID-19 Insight Report

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    In April we launched out COVID-19 insight survey inviting Swindon residents to tell us their experiences of accessing health and social care during the pandemic. Find out what people told us.

  16. Swindon and Wiltshire winter opening hours - Dentists and Pharmacies

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    Service times will change for primary care services over the bank holiday and Winter period. Below are the arrangements for Swindon and Wiltshire.

  17. Public told to know their options as Pharmacies and GP practices close for long Christmas weekend

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    Many pharmacies and GP practices across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be closed for four consecutive days over the Christmas period.

  18. COVID-19 vaccination - rollout of letters to Clinically Extremely Vulnerable people

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    From Wednesday 3 February, people aged 18 and over in the clinically extremely vulnerable group will start receiving letters inviting them to book their COVID-19 vaccine.

  19. How to save money when buying prescriptions

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    You can save money with your prescriptions with a prepayment certificate.

  20. 15 pharmacies across Swindon now offer enhanced services for minor illnesses

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    The local pharmacies are now able to give out medicine for five common health conditions that would have previously needed a prescription from a GP.

  21. Your February News

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    Please find this months Health & Care Digest. From Time To Talk to how you can help improve doctor - patient communication and where to meet us this month.

  22. 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.

  23. How easy do people in Swindon find it to order prescriptions?

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    My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds are heard.

    We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers and wider organisations in their own words, this report has been researched and written by a T-Level student at New College Swindon.

  24. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

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    The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

  25. Diabetes Awareness Event

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    On March 23rd 2024 we co-hosted an event with NEC Care to help raise awareness about diabetes.