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New Ward Accreditation Scheme We have launched a new Ward Accreditation scheme and we are helping to make caring visible and valued. The new scheme was developed by carers and their representatives and will help improve how our hospital wards can better identify and support carers of all ages.  It aims to: Improve carers’ health…

WHC shortlisted for Patient Safety Awards 2021 Wiltshire’s Virtual Wards for Care Homes has been shortlisted for the Patient Safety Awards 2021 in the category of Improving Care for Older People Initiative of the Year. This is great news and highlights what can be achieved through effective partnership working across the system and taking a…

Health chiefs urge appropriate use of the NHS this bank holiday weekend as data shows people visiting A&E for sunburn and sore throats People living in and visiting Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to use the NHS appropriately this bank holiday weekend, so that those who need urgent treatment…

Warminster Community Hospital to get major refurbishment A major investment from site owners NHS Property Services (NHS PS) will bring significant improvements for patients and staff at Warminster Community Hospital. NHS PS are funding and leading on an extensive improvement project, but working closely with Wiltshire Health and Care who run the majority of NHS…

Keep niggling cold weather illnesses at bay with a well-stocked medicine cabinet Having a well-stocked medicine cabinet can be the best first line of defence against niggling cold weather illnesses, many of which are expected to become more common over the coming weeks. Minor seasonal ailments, such as coughs, colds, sore throats and upset stomachs,…

Shaping a healthier future – engaging on our health and care model Health and care organisations across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have come together as an Integrated Care System (ICS) taking collective responsibility for the health and wellbeing of the local population. We have called ourselves the Bath and North East…

Improved fracture clinic provision at Chippenham and Trowbridge Community Hospitals Wiltshire Health and Care has improved the provision of the community fracture clinic service. Fracture clinics now operate once a week at Chippenham (Wednesday or Friday) and in Trowbridge, fortnightly on a Friday. Patients will be referred to the clinic from an Emergency Department, a…

Online workshops give public more ways to help shape a healthier future People living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being invited to join leaders of local health and care organisations in shaping a healthier future for the region at two upcoming virtual events. Taking place at 6.30pm on Wednesday 8…

Car parking restrictions to return to Chippenham Community Hospital On Monday 10 January 2022, car parking restrictions will be re-introduced at Chippenham Community Hospital. Tablet devices will be available across the site so that all patients and visitors can register their vehicle on arrival. Thank you for your support.

WHC to provide new community heart failure and cardiology service across Wiltshire Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG) has awarded Wiltshire Health and Care (WHC) the contract to provide the new community heart failure and cardiology service across Wiltshire. The new service will both increase the number of…