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Virtual Consultations Patient Survey
With a national directive from NHS England to increase the use of virtual consultations, Wiltshire Health and Care is in the second phase of reviewing the use of Virtual Appointments. ‘Virtual Appointments’ is an umbrella term used to describe both telephone and video appointments. We are keen to understand what our patients like or do not…
Read MoreParking Restrictions Chippenham Community Hospital 25-27 July 2023
To support the planned refurbishment works at Chippenham Hospital, surveyors will be on site from Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27 July carrying out a range of surveys on the building and surrounding areas. This will include working on top of the roof in the Wessex Suite area. To allow a comprehensive ground survey to take…
Read MoreWe want you to join our Patient and Public Involvement Group!
Have you used our NHS services? Do you want a say in how they are delivered? Wiltshire Health and Care (WHC) is committed to listening to our patients, their families, carers, our partners and our wider community to ensure that we are developing and delivering services that work for everyone. We are inviting more people…
Read MoreWiltshire Health and Care celebrates Volunteers’ Week 2023
Volunteers Lyn and Louise serving tea to some of our patients. 2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June). We will be celebrating our volunteers along with thousands of other organisations, charities and the voluntary sector. We are delighted to welcome back our 150 volunteers since the COVID restrictions were lifted and want to…
Read MoreImportant: Appointments at Chippenham Hospital on Wednesday 23rd February
If you have an appointment at Chippenham Hospital, please continue to attend unless we contact you to advise otherwise. A power outage overnight is being resolved, we remain open to patients.
Read MoreVisit our new ward at Warminster Community Hospital
Book a visit to view the new Longleat Ward at Warminster Community Hospital on Saturday 15 October, 12 noon – 4pm NHS Property Services has made a major investment in the hospital which has resulted in significant improvements for patients, staff and visitors. One of the areas to benefit is Longleat Ward, which is moving…
Read MoreLend an ear to help relieve young people’s exam result anxieties
Family and friends of young people receiving important exam results can help relieve the associated anxiety of what is inside the envelope by offering a listening ear to those feeling stressed. Thousands of young people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are set to receive their A-level results this week, with Year…
Read MoreWHC now offering an Ultrasound Service
Since March 2021 the Orthopaedic Interface Service (OIS) has provided an ultrasound service from Devizes Community Hospital. This includes ultrasound imaging and if appropriate ultrasound guided injection. Prior to this patients had to attend an acute hospital for ultrasound services. Being able to access an ultrasound service within the community provides the patient with greater…
Read MoreHealth warning issued as local region set for extended period of hot weather
Health warning issued as local region set for extended period of hot weather As temperatures of more than 30 degrees hit Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, the local NHS is advising residents to keep their cool and follow the latest health and care advice. Warmer-than-usual weather conditions, especially those lasting for a…
Read MoreStaying safe in hot weather
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued a Level 3 heat-health alert for the East Midlands and South West regions. The alert is in place until 9am on Friday 15 July, with temperatures across the country set to be high across the duration of this week. Weather like this is…
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