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What should I expect after being referred for mental health …

WEBNew NHS standards set to be implemented later this year state that you should be offered an appointment within four weeks after being referred for community …

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Advice and information

WEBIf you can't find the right support, Healthwatch is here for you. Watch our video explaining how Healthwatch can help you find the information that you need. Find …

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Referrals and your right to choose Healthwatch Wiltshire

WEBHow can I make choices about my care? When a healthcare professional – like your GP – refers you for a routine health condition, in most cases, you have the right …

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Opticians to provide urgent NHS eye care services

WEBOpticians to provide urgent NHS eye care services. People across Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can now access free NHS treatment for …

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What is a virtual ward

WEBA virtual ward, also known as hospital at home, is a safe, efficient alternative to NHS in-hospital care. It allows patients to receive hospital-level care in the comfort of …

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What do the new government guidelines mean for Covid-19 testing

WEBRecent government guidelines outline that you're no longer advised to do daily rapid lateral flow tests after you've come into contact with someone who has Covid …

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Key contacts for making a complaint

WEBUpdated February 2024. Health service contacts Great Western Hospital. Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation …

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Wiltshire advocacy services Healthwatch Wiltshire

WEBIndependent Mental Health Advocacy. This service is for people who are under section in hospital or in the community, and is provided by The Advocacy People. An …

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Support for military families Healthwatch Wiltshire

WEBIf you need to talk to someone, Combat Stress have a dedicated mental health support helpline for veterans and their families. This provides confidential advice …

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Mental health services for children and young people

WEBThe Mental Wealth Academy offers wellbeing support for young people aged 16-25 with mild to moderate mental health and wellbeing difficulties. A team of transition …

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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital

WEBLast updated 23/06/2021. The current guidance for hospital discharge is set out in the Hospital discharge service policy and operating model from the Department of …

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Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care

WEBCalls to action . Healthwatch wants to see a health and care system that works for everyone. While healthcare leaders have recognised growing health …

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Where to get social care support in Wiltshire

WEBWho to contact for advice and information. Wiltshire Adult Social Care Advice and Contact team. Any adult living in Wiltshire, or thinking about moving to the area, …

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Public invited to inaugural meeting of new Integrated Care Board

WEBNews - 23 June 2022. The new organisation will meet in public for the first time in Salisbury on Friday 1 July. The soon-to-be established Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon …

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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

WEBHere are some ways that you can make a complaint: By email (for the attention of the complaints manager in subject line) By post: NHS England, P.O. Box …

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Mental health and autism: Falling between the gaps

WEBMental health and autism: Falling between the gaps 6 Glossary An explanation of some of the services and terms mentioned in this report. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) - an …

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The Value of Listening

WEBThe Value of Listening details the changes being made to services based on what you have told us.These include improving mental health services for autistic …

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