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Health leaders in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are starting 2024 with a renewed appeal for people to support their local NHS during the longest period of industrial action to date. Junior doctors at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, the Great Western Hospital in Swindon and Salisbury District Hospital will stage…

NHS leaders in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are expecting the remainder of the festive period to be just as busy as the long Christmas weekend, if not more so. People are being asked to once again show their support by doing whatever they can to help relieve the intense pressure being…

The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is calling on local people to do all they can to help relieve the pressure felt by the whole health and care system this festive period. Christmas and New Year is traditionally a very busy time for the NHS, with demand for urgent and…

The busiest time of year for the NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire looks set to be even more challenging as two periods of industrial action are planned for either side of the Christmas and New Year break. To help relieve the pressure and show support to the frontline teams working…

Strike action is being taken by some Wiltshire Health and Care staff who are members of Unison from 7am on Tuesday 12 December 2023 until 7am on Wednesday 13 December 2023. This action is likely to impact on some of the services provided by Wiltshire Health and Care. It may be necessary to cancel some…

The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is encouraging parents and carers to look out for symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in young children, as cases are expected to increase over winter months. RSV is often prevalent amongst young people during this time of year, and spreads easily via coughs…

The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is offering military families in the region dedicated help and support to navigate any issues and queries they may have which relate to local health and care. Military personnel and their loved ones can now contact the local NHS directly to receive personalised advice…

GPs across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are shining a light on other practice-based clinicians whose specialist skills and expertise can help speed up a patient’s journey to receiving the most appropriate care and treatment. Raising the profile of the primary care professionals who work alongside GPs, such as practice nurses, dieticians,…

With around one in three adults over 65 and half of people over 80 having at least one fall a year, Wiltshire Council has worked with Wiltshire Health and Care to create a suite of resources to help prevent falls and to enable more people to access support. Strength and balance training is recommended by…

Helping older people living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to stay steady on their feet is a key priority for the region’s NHS. Falling at an older age can have serious health implications, both in the immediate and longer term, which is why local NHS teams are using Falls Prevention Week…