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).
Awards presented to Wiltshire GP surgeries with best support for unpaid carers
GP practices in Wiltshire that are providing the best support to unpaid carers have been recognised in the Wiltshire Investors in Carers GP Accreditation Scheme. The awards recognise and celebrate those Wiltshire GP practices who have met a number of requirements, including maintaining an up-to-date carer register, having a carers’ lead and providing clear information…
Don’t wait and worry, says Macmillan GP
A Macmillan GP is urging people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to see their GP if they are experiencing signs or symptoms that could be cancer. Local Macmillan GP Jennie Wallace is backing Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire’s ICB Don’t Wait and Worry campaign. The campaign was prompted…
Thinking it’s just the flu could put you in hospital, warn leading doctors
Complacency towards flu and not getting the vaccination when eligible to do so could lead to a significant increase in the number of people being admitted to hospital this winter. That is the stark warning from doctors across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, who fear many people at risk of developing serious…
People urged to use local coronavirus testing system appropriately
Residents of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being reassured there are enough local coronavirus tests to go around, providing that people use the testing system appropriately. In recent weeks, demand for testing has risen rapidly across the country, with much of the new demand coming from those without coronavirus symptoms. Currently,…
ICB unveils wide range of community support services for new mums
New mums are to be given additional support during the first few weeks of parenthood, thanks to a host of new initiatives put forward by Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. The organisation, which is responsible for planning and buying local healthcare services, outlined its plans for the new community-based…
ICB issues final call for AGM attendants as date of virtual event draws closer
People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being encouraged to take part in an upcoming virtual meeting that will shine a light on changes that have occurred in the local NHS over the last 12 months. Hosted by the new Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care…
Building work to start on new Healthy Living Centre for Radstock
The opening of the new Hope House Healthy Living Centre offering local people access to expanded GP services, a Children’s Centre and health and wellbeing support is set to take a step forwards when building work on the project starts in Radstock in September. The Hope House Centre will provide a new home for the…
Don’t put off seeking help for symptoms that could be cancer, warns ICB medical director
A drop in the number of people across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire seeking help from their GP for symptoms, that could be cancer, has prompted a warning that not getting checked could lead to serious consequences. Dr Ruth Grabham, the ICB’s Medical Director, has issued a stark appeal, for any person…
Newly merged ICB to host retrospective annual general meeting of former organisations
The annual general meeting for the former three organisations that merged earlier this year to create Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board will be held next month. Taking place virtually on the afternoon of Thursday 10 September, the AGM will look back on the final year of the individual organisations,…
Staying alert to coronavirus still as important as ever, says Swindon-based GP
One of Swindon’s leading doctors has called on people living in the town to be extra cautious and to continue doing everything possible to stop the spread of coronavirus. The plea from Dr Amanda Webb, a GP at Westrop Surgery in Highworth and the ICB’s Clinical Chair for Swindon, follows a number of positive Covid-19…