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News - 12 October 2020

In this month's newsletter, we will share how your experiences prompted a review of dental services, our version of 12 days of Christmas, updates on the COVID vaccine rollout, and much more.
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Now more than ever it is key that we take care of our health, and watch over others.

To help you do so, this newsletter will provide an overview of the latest local health and social care news to keep you informed about what Healthwatch BANES and its projects do. 

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