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).
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccine clinic to be held at home of Bath City Football Club
A pop-up vaccine clinic for people yet to get protected against Covid-19 is to be held at the home of Bath City Football Club. Vaccination teams will be at Twerton Park in Bath between 11am and 7pm on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 January to offer first, second and booster doses to all eligible adults…
Iconic vaccination centres give out nearly half a million vaccines during first year
Two of the region’s most recognisable Covid-19 vaccine sites are celebrating their first anniversaries with the news that almost half a million lifesaving vaccinations have been carried out over the last 12 months. Salisbury City Hall opened its doors as a fully-purposed vaccination venue on Monday 25 January last year, and was followed a few…
Booster vaccines for older teens help young people keep themselves and those around them safe
People aged 16 and 17 across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can now come forward for a Covid-19 booster vaccine. Giving older teens the chance to top up their immunity will support young people across the region to stay protected from Covid-19, while at the same time help to limit the spread…
Don’t be blue, take action to look after you
The third Monday in January is often referred to as Blue Monday. With the continuation of the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdown restrictions, financial concerns, health worries and more, this year it’s even more important to recognise the signs that you or someone you care about may be struggling with poor mental health. On Blue Monday (Monday…
Walk-in appointments available for people yet to have Covid-19 vaccine
Getting vaccinated against Covid-19 in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire has never been easier, with many of the region’s vaccination sites encouraging people to arrive without an appointment. Venues including the Bath Racecourse, Salisbury City Hall and the Steam Museum in Swindon are among those for which a pre-booked appointment is no…
More than two million vaccines given as leaders plea for those still to come forward not to hold off
More than two million Covid-19 vaccinations have been given out at sites across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. The milestone was reached shortly after the region welcomed in the new year, with the current number of total vaccinations now standing at around 2,059,000. In recent weeks, vaccine sites across the region have…
Public urged to help support their local hospitals during extremely difficult start to New Year
Health leaders have issued an urgent appeal for people in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to play their part and support their local hospitals during what has been described as an “extraordinarily difficult” start to 2022. As local health services do all they can to help people requiring treatment for Covid-19 and…
Families urged not to put off arranging vital second coronavirus jab for 12 to 15-year-olds
As schools across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire reopen to students after the Christmas break, parents are being urged to make sure children are fully protected against coronavirus. Two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine are needed to provide children aged between 12 and 15-years-old with full protection against the virus. Most children…
Local people urged to choose the most appropriate healthcare service this bank holiday weekend
With the increased pressure across all NHS services, the public are being urged to select the most appropriate service for their needs, practicing self-care and accessing the NHS digital services such as 111 online wherever possible. Over the Christmas bank holiday weekend, calls to NHS 111 were double what would typically be expected on a bank holiday….
Get your Covid vaccination before the New Year
Local people are urged to get their booster jab before New Year, as the NHS continues efforts to protect the region against the Omicron variant. Over 512,000 people have taken up the offer of the booster across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire since it became available in November. This means 77% of…