Healthwatch Swindon

Great time at New College Swindon’s freshers fairs. Great to get involved and hear what matters most to young people.

Protect the independent voice - sign our national petition calling on the government to review the decision to abolish local Healthwatch: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7329… Read more about the proposed plans and why what we do is important on our website: healthwatchswindon.org.uk/news/2025-08-0…

We've been partnering with @NewCollSwindon to offer Health T Level students placements that are focused on patient-centred research and engagement. Take a look at our feature on the @NHSEmployers website: nhsemployers.org/case-studies/s… #IndustryPlacement

Fantastic time at #Pride on Saturday 🏳️‍🌈

🚨 Sign our national petition calling on the government to review the decision to abolish local Healthwatch: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7329… We need independent services that give the public a voice in health and social care.

Wonderful day the Gorsehill Baptist church community fridge and cafe

Today, we’ve published an open letter to the Secretary of State - signed by 131 local Healthwatch - urging the government to reconsider proposals that would bring public voice functions under the control of local authorities and NHS bodies. Find out more: healthwatchswindon.org.uk/news/2025-07-1…

When did you last check your blood pressure? Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and find out why blood pressure matters: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/blood_pressu… You could have high blood pressure without any symptoms - and that can increase your risk of stroke or heart disease.

Great session at the Salvation Army’s Booth House today. Great to chat to so many service users and hear their feedback about the care they’ve received in Swindon. 🩵

Last year, we supported more than 11,000 people to have their say and get information about their care. Our annual report highlights all the ways we've used your feedback to improve local health & social care services, plus our plans for the year ahead 👉 healthwatchswindon.org.uk/report/2025-06…

Have you ever not had enough money to buy food? Has this impacted your health, or the health of your loved ones? Please complete our survey: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/foodinsecuri… and share our poster with your communities.

Thank you everyone who welcome us to the Women of the World group at the Swindon Hub today ❤️

Have you visited A&E recently? Over the next three months we are working with Healthwatch and our hospitals to find why people are attending A&Es. 👇 bsw.icb.nhs.uk/get-involved/c… #RightServiceRightTime #TheBigAandESurvey

🌸 Swindon Ageing Well Festival 🌸 Saturday 17th May, 1 - 4pm, Town Gardens Bowl. An afternoon of connection and wellbeing! This free event brings older people and carers together to celebrate and explore activities that support mental health, wellbeing, and reduce isolation.

Are you a man in Swindon who has experienced domestic abuse? @SwindonCouncil would like to hear from you. The information you provide will be anonymous and used to inform the help and support that's available for men. Complete their survey by 28th April: forms.office.com/e/sVtBD51d7t

Are you aged 16-25 and been diagnosed with ADHD or autism? Have you experienced loneliness? If you would like to: - develop and test new ideas for technology - meet new people at a series of in-person workshops Email info@healthwatchswindon.org.uk or call 01793 497777.

Not just for girls. HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections that can lead to cancer. The HPV vaccine prevents invasive strains of the virus. Get protected. Screen. Vaccinate. Eliminate. bswtogether.org.uk/yourhealth-hpv/ #EliminationGeneration

We've held seven different engagement sessions across BSW with over 100 people from patient & community groups, to collect feedback for the NHS Ten Year Plan Thanks to everyone who has taken part There's still time to share your own views - bit.ly/4gKFuOa #BSWTogether

Do you care for someone aged 18 or over? We want to know what it's like for unpaid carers when someone rejects being given care. We're also interested in what's like to access care on behalf of someone else. Complete our short survey: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Unpaidcarers/

📢Have you used NHS Talking Therapies? Share your experience of pre-assessment (triage) to help shape NICE guidance. All responses are anonymous. 🕒Survey takes around 15 mins 📅Closes: 12 pm, Friday 7 Feb 2025 🔗nice.welcomesyourfeedback.net/NHS_Talking_Th…