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"Don't call us, we will call you," plea health leaders as COVID vaccination rollout ramps up
Health leaders call for patience as all GP-led, community-based coronavirus vaccination sites in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire open meaning everyone in the area aged 80 or over will be invited to for their Covid-19 vaccine.
21 January 2021
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COVID concerns stop 1 in 3 women from attending cervical screening invitations
A survey conducted by the Eve Appeal charity has found that nearly 1 in 3 women who didn't attend their cervical screening test when invited in the last twelve months did so because of coronavirus concerns.
21 January 2021
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Explaining COVID and the Vaccine to those with Learning Disabilities and Autism
Are you or someone you know looking for Easy Read information to explain our current situation with COVID, vaccines, and Lockdown? If so, we have collated the latest documents, films, and audio to help explain and reassure you and your loved ones.
21 January 2021
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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