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First Wiltshire hospitals are recognised for their commitment to carers
The first hospitals in Wiltshire to take part in a new scheme that recognises excellent levels of support for carers on hospital wards and in outpatient departments have been handed their awards. Great Western Hospital in Swindon earned the award for its main outpatient department and Wiltshire Health and Care for its wards at Chippenham,…
Read MoreFinal May bank holiday brings renewed call for public to support local NHS
Residents of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being asked to support their local NHS once again ahead of the third May bank holiday weekend. Many non-urgent health and care services, such as GP practices and pharmacies, will close at the end of the day on Friday 26 May, and not reopen…
Read MoreInternational Nurses Day
Today is International Nurses Day (IND) and we are thanking and celebrating all our amazing nurses across Wiltshire who provide quality care to our patients and support to their carers and families. IND is celebrated around the world every May 12, (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth) and highlights the difference that nursing makes to people’s lives…
Read MoreCelebrating our administrative professionals
At WHC we have an excellent team of administrators who provide invaluable support to our clinical teams. Today we are celebrating and thanking all our admin professionals – secretaries, administrative assistants, administrators, personal assistants, receptionists, and all those that work hard carrying out administrative functions across the organisation. Rachel Taylor, Consultant Nurse Practitioner in Frailty said:…
Read MoreGet Out Get Active
Melksham Community Campus Wednesday 26 April 2023 10am – 3pm How will you be more active in 2023? Meet the people who can support inclusive activity, health and well-being in Wiltshire. Find out how to get more active and gain the confidence to take part in different activities that are free or low cost. Click…
Read MoreGet repeat prescriptions in early to avoid running short over Easter weekend
People in Wiltshire who rely on regular medication to stay well are being reminded to get any upcoming repeat prescriptions in early to avoid running short over the long Easter weekend. Many pharmacies across the region will close at the end of the day on Thursday 6 April, and not open again until the morning…
Read MoreNHS@Home Virtual Wards
We’re supporting the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) NHS@Home Virtual Wards service which gives suitable patients the same high level of care, assessment, monitoring and treatment from the comfort of their own homes, as they would get as an inpatient on a hospital ward. NHS@Home Virtual Wards provides a range of…
Read MoreNew Managing Director for WHC
Shirley-Ann Carvill has taken up the position of Managing Director of Wiltshire Health and Care. With more than 24 years substantive NHS experience coupled with over 8 years supporting NHS & social care organisations as an independent consultant, Shirley-Ann brings with her a wealth of experience. In tandem she was also invited as a client…
Read MorePPE unsuitable for clinical use, available for charities or organisations
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wiltshire Health and Care has been receiving Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) from the national supply system. Unfortunately, some of this has been classed as not fit for clinical use, but rather than send these to landfill, we have been given permission by the Department of Health and Social…
Read MorePublic thanked for continued support during exceptionally busy Christmas period
Hard-working NHS teams in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who spent Christmas Day away from their family and friends have thanked the public for their continued support and cooperation during what has been, and continues to be, a very busy festive period. Staff on the frontline in the region’s three large hospitals,…
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