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Changes to mask wearing guidance at WHC
Due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases Wiltshire Health and Care is asking patients and visitors to wear a surgical mask when attending our sites for the time being.
Read MoreA time to say thank you
It’s Volunteers’ Week so we’re taking the time to thank our amazing team of volunteers across Wiltshire Health and Care for all that they do to support our staff, patients and visitors. Our volunteers have played a key part in our response to the pandemic. They have adapted their voluntary roles to help keep us…
Read MoreNew Carer Forum coming soon
The first Carer Strategy Group coming soon Wiltshire Health and Care has made a strong commitment to ensuring that we engage with our patients and their families and carers. Following the launch of the Carer Award Accreditation Scheme in June, we are creating a Carer Strategy Group to give carers the opportunity to help us…
Read MoreJuxtacures: innovative treatment for venous leg ulcers
Treating leg ulcers makes up a large part of a community nurse’s caseload. While compression therapy with graduated multilayer bandaging has been widely accepted as recommended treatment, it is important that clinicians keep up to date with new methods of compression that can promote concordance, improve healing rates and achieve cost savings. Community Nurses in Wiltshire…
Read MoreChair of the Board of Wiltshire Health and Care appointed
Wiltshire Health and Care is delighted to announce the appointment of Carol Bode as Chair of its Board. Our Chair will help lead the strategic direction of Wiltshire Health and Care and guide the partnership so that it plays its full part in the further integration of health and social care in Wiltshire. Establishing effective…
Read MoreWe got the message loud and clear!
Wiltshire Health and Care staff were heartened to hear the community’s thanks by their enthusiastic clapping, cheering, hooting and whistling which resounded across the county yesterday evening. Your support really does make a difference to our staff, who continue to work tirelessly to rise to the challenges faced in these unprecedented circumstances. Thank you Wiltshire!…
Read MoreAre you looking for a career change?
Wiltshire Health and Care were concerned to hear about the collapse of Thomas Cook on Monday, and the big impact on the communities in and around Wiltshire. We understand that this is a difficult time for all involved, especially those who have lost their jobs. Wiltshire Health and Care have a wide range of recruitment…
Read MoreManaging the respiratory patient at home
A group of our physiotherapists have benefited from a free training day to help them prepare for a busy winter. 13 members of staff attended a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) day facilitated by Sally Cozens from Nippy Ventilators. This training was provided as part of the support given by the Jane McCauley Education Fund to…
Read MoreWiltshire Safeguarding Adults Board newsletter
Wiltshire Safeguarding Adults Board (October – November 2017) gives an update on the work of the Board and its members.
Read MoreCelebrating our long serving volunteers
Wiltshire Health and Care’s Long Service Awards event has taken place to recognise the hard work and commitment our volunteers have given to our Community Health Services across the county. A group of 17 long serving volunteers gathered at the Grapevine Restaurant at Chippenham Community Hospital to receive framed certificates and engraved mementos presented by…
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