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).
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire urged to book earlier Covid-19 vaccination appointments
Health leaders in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) have appealed to local people who have booked Covid-19 booster vaccinations as well as first and second doses for after 3 January to cancel appointments and rebook earlier slots to beat the new year rush. There are currently plenty of appointments available for…
Public urged to play their part in supporting their local hospitals this Christmas by making the right choices
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) are urged to play their part in supporting their extremely pressured hospitals in the region during what is expected to be a phenomenally busy Christmas period. Hospital leaders have said local people can help to reduce pressure on services in three specific ways: Helping…
Plea for local people to play their part in supporting extremely busy health and care services this festive season
Ahead of what is expected to be a very challenging festive season, people living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised of the best ways to support local health and care services. Over the next few weeks, demand for local services is expected to be pushed to the limit with…
Health leaders pledge more vaccination appointments, as GPs say care will be available for those most in need
As all adults over the age of 18 become eligible for a Covid-19 booster vaccine, more vaccination appointments are being made available across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. Extended opening hours at existing vaccination sites, along with the reopening of some vaccine venues, such as the Great Western Hospital in Swindon, will…
Local vaccination army preparing for huge end-of-year booster vaccine drive
Health and care leaders in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, along with frontline vaccination teams, are stepping up efforts to offer all eligible adults over the age of 18 with Covid-19 booster vaccines before the end of the year. The move to speed up vaccinations follows an announcement by the Prime Minister,…
Vaccination staff and volunteers praised on first anniversary of region’s drive to protect public against Covid-19
Staff and volunteers behind the coronavirus vaccination programme in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have been thanked for continually going above and beyond during the first year of the region’s drive to protect people against Covid-19. Thanks to the hard work of all those involved in the vaccination programme, more than 1.7…
Booster vaccines now available for over-40s three months after second jab
People aged 40 and above are now able to have their Covid-19 vaccine three months after the date of their second jab. Previously, a six month gap was required between second doses and the booster vaccine. Those who have become eligible for a booster vaccine can now book their vaccination appointment directly using the National…
New service will help people regain their independence after a hospital stay
Wiltshire Council is launching a new in-house service which will provide short to mid-term care to people needing additional support when they leave hospital. The service called Wiltshire Support at Home (WSAH) will also work with NHS Rapid Response to help prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital. WSAH has already been piloted in a number of…
Maternity experts invite mums-to-be to chat through Covid-19 vaccine worries at upcoming webinar event
Pregnant women in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will have the chance to put their questions about the Covid-19 vaccine to a panel of the region’s top maternity experts at an upcoming online event. Taking place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8 December, the virtual Opening Doors discussion forum is an opportunity for…
Online workshops give public more ways to help shape a healthier future
People living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being invited to join leaders of local health and care organisations in shaping a healthier future for the region at two upcoming virtual events. Taking place at 6.30pm on Wednesday 8 December and at 1.30pm the following day, the two online sessions will…