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Juxtacures: 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…
Read MoreWiltshire Health and Care rated ‘good’ by CQC inspectors
Wiltshire Health and Care, which provides adult community services in Wiltshire, has received an overall ‘good’ rating, with the majority of its services deemed ‘outstanding’ following its first official inspection of services. Wiltshire Health and Care is a new partnership formed last year and helps to enable people to live healthy independent lives. The Care…
Read MoreDementia Engagement Report
Healthwatch Wiltshire is pleased to publish its latest dementia engagement report which was completed in partnership with Alzheimer’s Support. The report is an evaluation of the provision and quality of dementia community services across Wiltshire. The report can be downloaded here. The project included: Researching the provision of current services in order to get an…
Read MoreDo you have a learning disability? Don’t miss out on getting the very best healthcare
If you have a learning disability you can get extra support when visiting the doctor. To get extra support and the very best healthcare you need to be on the learning disability register. Ask the receptionist at your doctor’s surgery if you are on the register. If you are not on the register then ask…
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