1. Accessible Information Standard

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    What difference has the Accessible Information Standard made for local people since it was introduced in 2016?

  2. Changes in over-the-counter prescribing

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    The NHS is having to make financial savings and as a result changes are being made to over-the-counter prescriptions.

  3. Keynsham Now Youth Group

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    A report capturing the views and experiences of members of the Keynsham Now Youth Group, shared during our visit in December 2017.

  4. NHS Long Term Plan

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    What changes do people want to make to NHS services in Bath and North East Somerset?

  5. Healthwatch – RUH Engagement Report

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    Healthwatch Bath & North East Somerset and Healthwatch Wiltshire held a joint information stand in the Atrium of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH) in Bath during the week of the 23-27 March 2015.

  6. Care Quality Commission Publish Five-Year Strategy Discussion Paper

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a discussion paper setting out potential changes to the way it inspects health and social care organisations in future.

  7. Do you know that you can give feedback on NHS care?

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    Many people don’t quite know how to provide feedback on the care they have received from the NHS, but it’s incredibly important to have your say so you can help shape and improve your local services.

  8. Have your say: consultation on B&NES prescribing policy

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    NHS BaNES Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently running a four-week period of public engagement on proposed changes to its prescribing policy. This started on 24 November 2016.

  9. B&NES Draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (2018 – 2021)

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    B&NES Draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (2018 – 2021)

  10. SORE THROAT, COUGH, COLD OR MINOR ILLNESS? SEE YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST FIRST

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    People in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Swindon and Wiltshire suffering from minor illnesses are being urged to seek help from their local pharmacist first.

  11. New guidance on the prescription of over-the-counter medicines

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    Bath and North East Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group adopt new guidelines which will reduce the prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for minor conditions.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Notice: Closure of a community pharmacy in Bath & North East Somerset

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    NHS England and Improvement have given notice that Jhoots Pharmacy in Bath will be closing on 31 July 2020. Find out more.

  19. Community Pharmacy Swindon & Wiltshire News letter

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    The Community Pharmacy Newsletter for August is available here to read.

  20. COVID-19 Insight Report

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

  21. Why am I being asked to wait to have my flu vaccine?

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    People who are most at risk of flu are recommended to get a flu vaccine every year. This winter is especially important with flu and coronavirus (COVID-19) both in circulation.

  22. Free Flu vaccines to be offered to people aged 50 - 64 years of age

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    People over the age of 50 will be able to get their free flu vaccine from 1 December in the next phase of this year’s expanded flu vaccination programme, the government has confirmed.

  23. Local health and care organisations to partner up to improve patient experience

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    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.

  24. 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.

  25. Wiltshire and B&NES 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 B&NES and Wiltshire.

  26. How to save money when buying prescriptions

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

  27. More than 30 pharmacies across BaNES 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. How easy do people in B&NES find it to order prescriptions?

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    We asked people how they ordered prescriptions in BaNES, how effective they found this process and any challenges they faced. We also asked what would help improve the service.