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).
Public invited to have its say on local health and care as part of new interactive citizens’ panel
People living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being encouraged to make their voices heard as part of a new and innovative forum. The Our Health Our Future Panel seeks to capture the views and opinions people have on health and care mattes in their local area. Managed by the clinical…
Health leaders call for sensible approach to easing of lockdown restrictions as NHS services anticipate busy weekend
Health leaders at Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board have asked the public not to throw away the recent progress made in tackling coronavirus by becoming complacent on the first weekend of reduced lockdown restrictions. The appeal for a calm and sensible approach to the easing of lockdown comes ahead…
New Training Hub website launched across BSW
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is excited to announce the launch of a new website that brings together training and career opportunities for primary care colleagues. This site provides a wealth of information relating to primary care so look at the Training Hub website if you are interested in:…
Hospitals prioritise patient safety as public is urged to attend important outpatient appointments
A worrying trend of patients avoiding important face-to-face hospital appointments has prompted a warning that doing so could have serious implications for long-term health. Clinicians at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon, the Royal United Hospital in Bath and Salisbury District Hospital have said that, for some specific areas, the number of missed appointments has…
Newly merged GP practices in Swindon vow to continue putting patients first
Leading doctors at five Swindon GP practices have marked the completion of an historic merger by vowing to always keep patients at the heart of everything they do. The new Wyvern Health Partnership, which comprises Hawthorn Medical Centre, Lawn Medical Centre, Old Town Surgery, Priory Road Medical Centre and Merchiston Surgery, will see the surgeries…
GP video appointments help thousands of patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire
Thousands of patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are now benefiting from video-based appointments, as well as patient care delivered remotely by GPs and other primary care staff, thanks to the combined efforts of NHS organisations across the region. NHS organisations have worked together to rapidly help more than 1,000 GPs,…
Region becomes only second in the country to provide free NHS treatment for urgent eye care at high street opticians
People across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can now access free NHS treatment for urgent eye care from their local optician. Thanks to a brand-new service – commissioned by the region’s recently-merged ICB – high street opticians can offer free treatment for urgent eye conditions, such as itchy and red eyes, scratched…
GPs spell out the best way to get NHS help over the Spring bank holiday weekend
GP practices across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will be reducing their opening hours this bank holiday weekend, but local people are being reassured that the NHS is still on hand to provide help where it’s needed. Many practices in the region will close at the end of the day on…
ICB urges local people to be kind to themselves with launch of online directory of mental health and wellbeing services
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is marking Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging people to be kind to themselves during lockdown and to always seek help when it is needed. And to make it as easy as possible for people to do so, the ICB has updated its brand…
The NHS is still open this bank holiday, even if your nearest GP practice isn’t
With many GP practices across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire reducing their opening hours this bank holiday weekend, doctors are offering reassurances that help will still be available for those who need it. People needing quick healthcare advice, information on local services and where to go for treatment during the Early May…