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Region’s cigarette users urged to take back their lives this No Smoking Day
The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is urging people who smoke to quit the habit to improve their health and reclaim the time that cigarettes…
Read MoreIn-school brushing helps region’s most deprived stay on top of oral health
Supervised in-school toothbrushing sessions are helping some of the most deprived children living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to maintain a healthy mouth. More than 1,000…
Read MoreYoung adults urged to join the elimination generation by having HPV vaccine
Young adults living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have the power to eliminate cervical cancer by getting vaccinated against the human papillomavirus, otherwise known as HPV.…
Read MoreHeart-warming messages boost morale of NHS staff after busiest ever winter
The most affectionate time of the year has prompted a flurry of heart-warming messages for the tireless NHS staff in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. People living…
Read MoreInformation for patients on new weight loss drug tirzepatide
At the end of 2024, a new weight loss drug called tirzepatide was approved for use on the NHS by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Tirzepatide,…
Read MoreWide range of local mental health services available to help beat January blues
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who have found the first few weeks of the new year to be a struggle are being reassured that help…
Read MoreNew endoscopy unit in Swindon will help extra 6,000 patients get care sooner
More than 6,000 extra diagnostic appointments will be made available to patients in Swindon thanks to a new community endoscopy unit, which is currently being built in the town. Construction…
Read MoreAdvice for caring for flu at home
There are things people can do to help get better from flu more quickly.
Read MorePeople seeking help for minor conditions adds extra pressure to busy NHS
The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is currently seeing a sharp rise in people seeking help and support for common winter conditions that can often…
Read MorePublic urged to play their part as local NHS expects extremely busy Christmas
NHS services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are preparing for an extremely busy Christmas week and are calling on local people to show their support by…
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