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Children and young people briefing January 2021
Healthwatch B&NES helps local people get the best out of health and social care services. In this briefing, we hear from the children and young people of two of our Community Pot Projects.
13 January 2021
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Your questions answered on COVID vaccines
Almost 1.5 million people in the UK to date have received their first dose of the vaccine. But as this is a phased rollout - what does that mean for you and loved ones?
8 January 2021
Advice and Information
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How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19
Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.
8 January 2021
Advice and Information
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Information on Coronavirus
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. We are also providing information in Easy Read.
7 January 2021
Advice and Information
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What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?
Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.
7 January 2021
Advice and Information
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Maternity support during COVID-19
Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby, and your pregnancy care.
5 January 2021
Advice and Information
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Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID
As of Sunday 20 December, guidance to support the clinically extremely vulnerable in protecting themselves from exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) has been updated.
5 January 2021
Advice and Information
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Wiltshire and B&NES winter opening hours - Dentists and Pharmacies
Service times will change for primary care services over the bank holiday and Winter period. Below are the arrangements for B&NES and Wiltshire.
22 December 2020
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Public told to know their options as Pharmacies and GP practices close for long Christmas weekend
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.
22 December 2020
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Hundreds of people receive life saving COVID vaccine as rollout begins
Hundreds of people received the life-saving Coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday 16th December as the Corn Exchange in Devizes amongst other venues played host to its first phase of patients.
22 December 2020
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First GP-led COVID-19 Vaccination Centres to open in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire
Local vaccination centres run by GPs will open this week across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire as the NHS continues its phased roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
16 December 2020
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Local health and care organisations to partner up to improve patient experience
NHS England and Improvement (NHSEI) has announced that Health and care organisations in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) are to join up as they meet the criteria to become an integrated care system.
8 December 2020
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