Professor Green backs supervised toothbrushing in schools
School children in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being supported to brush their teeth in a major NHS scheme to prevent tooth decay and have launched a singing and colouring competition with UK rap artist, Professor Green. Professor Green is supporting the biggest supervised toothbrushing scheme in England, in schools across…
Share the Love this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board has called on the community to share the love for the staff working in the NHS. On what is considered to be the most romantic day of the year, people have shared messages of appreciation for our local NHS. Health and…
Heart-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 across the area who have been helped during their moment of need have chosen to use this Valentine’s Day to pay thanks to those staff…
Information 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, which is often distributed under the brand name of Mounjaro, can help to promote weight loss when used by patients alongside a calorie-controlled diet and…
Time To Talk Day
Time to Talk Day is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness in England, in partnership with Co-op. The campaign runs UK wide, with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) in Scotland, Inspire in Northern Ireland and Time to Change Wales. The day is all about creating supportive communities by having conversations with family, friends, or colleagues about mental health. We all have mental health…
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…