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NHS employee slams Wiltshire and Swindon NHS privatisation

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NHS employee slams Wiltshire and Swindon community care changes

West Swindon Health Centre is one of the new sites following the boost

West Swindon Health Centre is one of the new sites following the boost

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NHS funding boost for new diagnostic centres in Wiltshire

Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus symptoms to look out for and how to treat the bug at home

Over 1,000 official complaints were made against local NHS services last year

Over 1,000 official complaints were made against local NHS services last year

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Most common complaint against local NHS revealed as over 1,000 made

NHS data shows a concerning rise in FGM victims in Wiltshire

NHS data shows a concerning rise in FGM victims in Wiltshire

Female Genital Mutilation

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Concerning rise in FGM victims as numbers near double

The new children's unit building was opened by pupils of Shaw Ridge Primary School

The new children's unit building was opened by pupils of Shaw Ridge Primary School

Great Western Hospital

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Building work complete on hospital's first ever Children's Emergency Unit

Swindon NHS patients say they'd rather travel to Cirencester.

Swindon NHS patients say they'd rather travel to Cirencester.

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Sick Swindon hospital patients advised to go to other towns to get urgent care

No one answering phone at NHS GP

No one answering phone at NHS GP

Mother 'calls GP practice 507 times' for sick child with no answer

On average, South Western Ambulance Service failed to meet national target response times in 2023

On average, South Western Ambulance Service failed to meet national target response times in 2023

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How long you can expect to wait for an ambulance in Swindon

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

What the NHS says about taking paracetamol and ibuprofen together

170,000 GP appointments were missed in the last 12 months

170,000 GP appointments were missed in the last 12 months

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‘Stop missing your appointments’ pleads local NHS

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

Can I take paracetamol and ibuprofen together? See the NHS advice

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

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More than 27,000 healthcare workers to receive one-off payments worth £3,000

Do you pay for your NHS prescriptions? Here's how you could save some money

Do you pay for your NHS prescriptions? Here's how you could save some money

7 ways to save money on NHS prescriptions and medication in England

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma, you could be entitled to a free NHS eye test

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma, you could be entitled to a free NHS eye test

Who is eligible for a free NHS-funded eye test? See full list of those entitled

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

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NHS scheme offering £442 in supermarket vouchers to families

Spotting the bladder symptom early and getting diagnosed as soon as possible can be life-saving

Spotting the bladder symptom early and getting diagnosed as soon as possible can be life-saving

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Brits urged to check for 'silent' bladder cancer symptom that is often confused

The next time you have an infected insect bite, you can see a pharmacist for treatment

The next time you have an infected insect bite, you can see a pharmacist for treatment

7 common illnesses you no longer need to see a GP about – where to go instead

Now that the app allows patients to see prescriptions, it's thought that GP practices and patients will save time

Now that the app allows patients to see prescriptions, it's thought that GP practices and patients will save time

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NHS app to show prescriptions for the first time - How it works

Could you donate blood? The NHS is urging people to help during the busy festive period

Could you donate blood? The NHS is urging people to help during the busy festive period

How to donate blood to NHS ahead of busy festive period

Starbucks is also offering deliveries of coffee to select NHS hospitals this Christmas season.

Starbucks is also offering deliveries of coffee to select NHS hospitals this Christmas season.

Starbucks gives free coffee to NHS workers - here's how to claim your free drink

Around 2,700 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in England each year and around 850 women die.

Around 2,700 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in England each year and around 850 women die.

NHS boss promises to 'eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040'

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands still eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

People with child or pregnant missing out on free supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit users can still get hold of hundreds in supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

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Universal Credit users eligible for hundreds in supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants missing out on £442 of supermarket vouchers

Money advice services should be located on the same site as NHS talking therapies services, Martin Lewis said

Money advice services should be located on the same site as NHS talking therapies services, Martin Lewis said

Cost of living crisis

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Martin Lewis calls for financial advice for people struggling with mental health

Sophie Weaver has been a paramedic in Swindon for five and a half years.

Sophie Weaver has been a paramedic in Swindon for five and a half years.

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Paramedic reveals 'concentration' of driving with blue lights through Swindon

A consultation on whether to charge people for NHS prescriptions once they reached the age of 60 has been held (Getty)

A consultation on whether to charge people for NHS prescriptions once they reached the age of 60 has been held (Getty)

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Government U-turn on NHS prescription charges after considering factors

The Royal Mint has released a 50p coin to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS

The Royal Mint has released a 50p coin to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS

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Royal Mint launches commemorative 50p coin to celebrate 75 years of the NHS

Currently only 28 NHS hospitals allow patients to manage appointments within the app, but this will be expanded

Currently only 28 NHS hospitals allow patients to manage appointments within the app, but this will be expanded

New feature to be added to the NHS app in effort to cut huge waiting list

Warning 200,000 families could be missing out on free food vouchers

Warning 200,000 families could be missing out on free food vouchers

Cost of living crisis

Warning 200,000 families could be missing out on free food vouchers

The new sculpture is to recognise the efforts of NHS staff, key workers and volunteers during the coronavirus pandemic.

The new sculpture is to recognise the efforts of NHS staff, key workers and volunteers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Brand new sculpture to recognise Swindon community's Covid-19 response

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

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How much have I cost the NHS? Interactive tool reveals your health care costs

New dates for NHS strikes have been announced across England, Wales and Northern Ireland

New dates for NHS strikes have been announced across England, Wales and Northern Ireland

NHS to see biggest ever walkout as ten days of fresh strikes announced

Full list of NHS hospitals affected by nurses strike in December.

Full list of NHS hospitals affected by nurses strike in December.

Full list of NHS hospitals impacted by nurses' strike across the UK in December

4 cancer symptoms you should know about - which thousands ignore. (PA)

4 cancer symptoms you should know about - which thousands ignore. (PA)

Four cancer symptoms thousands ignore - what to look out for

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history. (PA)

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history. (PA)

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history

Thanks to a cocktail of drugs, doctors have reported that the man is now testing negative for Covid. ( PA)

Thanks to a cocktail of drugs, doctors have reported that the man is now testing negative for Covid. ( PA)

Covid patient cleared after a staggering 411 days with the virus

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

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How much have I cost the NHS? Interactive tool reveals your health care costs

n England, the maximum waiting time for a hospital appointment for suspected cancer is two weeks from the day the hospital receives a referral letter from a GP

n England, the maximum waiting time for a hospital appointment for suspected cancer is two weeks from the day the hospital receives a referral letter from a GP

NHS trusts in England routinely failing to hit urgent cancer target, data shows

The DWP said there is strong evidence that being in work improves mental health

The DWP said there is strong evidence that being in work improves mental health

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DWP expand support service for jobseekers nationally

Millions urged to get Covid and flu jabs ahead of 'difficult winter' (PA)

Millions urged to get Covid and flu jabs ahead of 'difficult winter' (PA)

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Millions urged to get Covid and flu jabs ahead of 'difficult winter'

A doctor speaking with a patient. Credit: Canva

A doctor speaking with a patient. Credit: Canva

A poo transplant is being offered to hundreds of patients to combat 'superbug'

‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to Queen’s funeral (PA)

‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to Queen’s funeral (PA)

‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to the Queen’s funeral

People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

UK drivers urged to drink more water or face £1,000 fine amid Met Office weather warning. (PA)

UK drivers urged to drink more water or face £1,000 fine amid Met Office weather warning. (PA)

Why you could be fined up to £1,000 for not drinking enough water this weekend

If its members support strike action, it will be the first ever strike by RCN members in England or Wales (PA)

If its members support strike action, it will be the first ever strike by RCN members in England or Wales (PA)

Nurses to vote on first ever strike action in England and Wales

Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms recognised in new study including hair loss. (PA)

Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms recognised in new study including hair loss. (PA)

Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms including hair loss and reduced sex drive