This page provides links to an archive of news items from Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) prior to the 1st July 2022 when it became an Integrated Care Board (ICB).
More than 100,000 lifesaving coronavirus vaccines given at Swindon’s Steam Museum
The rollout of the coronavirus vaccine in Swindon continues to go full steam ahead, as the town’s largest vaccination clinic administered its 100,000th lifesaving jab. Swindon’s Steam Museum reached the impressive milestone at the end of April, just four weeks after the venue announced it had given 70,000 vaccines. Second doses of the coronavirus vaccine have…
Public can play their part in supporting busy NHS by choosing right this bank holiday weekend
Ahead of the upcoming bank holiday weekend, people living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being encouraged to choose the right healthcare option and, in turn, help busy NHS services focus on caring for those most in need. The appeal from senior doctors comes at a time when the region’s hospitals…
Information for patients attempting to book first coronavirus vaccine appointments
Over the last few days, several people have contacted the ICB regarding difficulties when trying to book a local coronavirus vaccine appointment. We fully acknowledge that people are keen to receive their vaccine close to home and understand the frustration when the system only offers appointments that require considerable travelling. We are committed to doing…
Information on BSW’s mobile coronavirus vaccination clinic
A mobile coronavirus vaccination clinic is currently touring areas of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire where uptake of the coronavirus vaccine has been low and where it is known there are high levels of vaccine hesitancy. The specially adapted bus is there to provide the coronavirus vaccine to people who are eligible…
Floating coronavirus vaccine clinics reach out to local boating communities
Almost 300 people from the boating community have been given the Covid-19 vaccination thanks to a specially commissioned boat traveling the canals and waterways of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. The unique project enabled health professionals to hold drop-in clinics at several riverside locations across the area, and to deliver vaccinations to…
New mobile vaccination clinic helps bring lifesaving jab to communities yet to take up offer of coronavirus vaccine
The rollout of the coronavirus vaccine across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is set to reach new ground this week as the region’s first mobile vaccination clinic takes to the road. Beginning its tour of locations in Swindon this week, the mobile vaccination clinic will visit local communities where uptake of the…
BSW Partnership launches new website, visual identity and updated Twitter presence
The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Partnership – a partnership of NHS organisations, health providers and local authorities working together to improve health and wellbeing for local people – has a new home on the internet at www.bswpartnership.nhs.uk The BSW Partnership is an Integrated Care System made up of a clinical commissioning…
Bypass the waiting room this Easter, and get the right healthcare with NHS 111
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire in need of timely healthcare this Easter weekend are being urged to use the NHS 111 service. Available over the phone or online, NHS 111 is an easy-to-use resource that asks symptom-specific questions that can provide a person with details of how best to care…
Temporary pause of vaccinations at Salisbury City Hall and Bath Racecourse during April
Due to the expected shortage of incoming coronavirus vaccine to the UK in April, there will be some temporary changes to the vaccination rollout in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. For one week from Sunday 4 April, the large vaccination centre at Bath Racecourse will be temporary closed. The site will also…
Ahead of long Easter weekend, senior doctor reassures people the NHS will be open for those who need it
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire in need of health and care services over the Easter period are being reminded that the NHS will be open and able to help. Many pharmacies and GP practices in the region will be closed from the end of the day on Thursday 1 April…