Wide 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 and support is available. January is often a challenging time for many, with people’s moods and mental outlook impacted by a range of seasonal factors,…
New 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 of the new facility, which will be based next to the existing West Swindon Health Centre, began earlier this week and is expected to last…
Stay Well This Winter
Let us help you Stay Well This Winter! Whether it’s advice and support to boost your immunity, keep warm, protect your mental health, eat well, stay active or look out for vulnerable family, friends and neighbours, Stay Well This Winter provides a link to top tips and a wealth of information and resources. Our dedicated…
Looking after an ill child
Services for children and young people face challenges, particularly each winter. If you have a child who is unwell this can be a worrying time. There are lots of things you can do to keep yourself and your child well this winter. Most infections will be mild, usually caused by a virus, and will be…
NHS services remain incredibly busy as leaders call for public to choose right
People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being told that choosing the right healthcare option for their condition will help the local NHS better manage the extreme pressure being felt by those on the frontline. Since the start of the new year, all local health and care services, including the…
Advice for caring for flu at home
There are things people can do to help get better from flu more quickly.
People 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 be managed at home through effective self-care. Calls to NHS 111 and GP practices, as well as the region’s ambulance service, from people wanting help…
Public 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 choosing the most appropriate option when seeking care. The call to action follows an already very pressurised start to winter, with the region’s three largest…
Pharmacy opening times for Christmas and new year
People across the region can find out if and when their nearest pharmacy will be open during the festive season. Click on the link below to view opening times for pharmacies on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Pharmacy opening times for Christmas and new year
Spike in norovirus cases adds pressure to region’s NHS at busiest time of year
A sharp rise in the number of people being admitted to hospital with norovirus is generating extra pressure for the NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. Services are already feeling the strain ahead of the Christmas and new year period and now have to manage an influx of people coming down…