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).
Unvaccinated people urged to get protected against Covid-19 as figures reveal thousands still yet to have lifesaving vaccine
Nearly 100,000 adults across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have not come forward for the lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine. Health officials are now urging those who remain unvaccinated to get the jab as quickly as possible, as doing so now will ensure more people are protected against coronavirus during the upcoming Christmas and…
Changes being made to local vaccination programme as some vaccine venues prepare to withdraw
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire’s network of Covid-19 vaccine sites will change from next month, with some venues set to close. Around 15 venues from across the region will withdraw from the vaccination programme during December. Appointments for first and second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, as well as booster jabs,…
New vaccination guidance for children who have previously had Covid-19
Children aged between 12 and 17-years-old must now wait 12 weeks after testing positive for Covid-19 before having the coronavirus vaccine. The new rules mean some children with upcoming vaccination appointments at Bath Racecourse, Salisbury City Hall or the Steam Museum in Swindon will need to cancel their booking. This can be done via the…
Public urged to know self-care basics ahead of colder winter months
People across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can stay on top of niggling winter illnesses by practicing effective self-care at home according to the region’s leading healthcare experts. Seasonal minor illnesses, such as colds, sore throats and upset stomachs, tend to circulate more frequently during the winter as colder outside temperatures lead…
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board and Bath and North East Somerset Council agree recommendations on Virgin Care contract extension
The Governing Body of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) and Bath and North East Somerset Council’s cabinet have each agreed to recommendations which would extend Virgin Care’s contract to provide health and care services while seeing two services transfer back to the council and the ICB, subject…
CEO appointed to lead partnership of health and care organisations
Sue Harriman, CEO of Solent NHS Community and Mental Health Trust in Hampshire, has been appointed designate Chief Executive of the NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Integrated Care Board which is due to be established in April 2022. The BSW Integrated Care Board will be the new statutory NHS organisation…
People eligible for Covid-19 booster vaccine invited to book appointment early
Appointments for Covid-19 booster vaccines can now be booked as soon as an eligible person has waited five months since the date of their second vaccination. Previously, booster appointments could only be booked six months after the date of the second vaccination, but this has now changed to allow people to receive the top-up vaccine…
Bath and North East Somerset Swindon and Wiltshire ICB Governing Body to consider Virgin Care contract extension
The Governing Body of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is to consider an extension to Virgin Care’s contract to provide adult community health and social care services and children’s health services at an Extraordinary meeting on Thursday 11th November. Details about how to attend the meeting and ask a question…
Book booster vaccination appointment without delay
People in line for a Covid-19 booster vaccine are encouraged to book their vaccination appointment as soon as they are able to do so. Appointments need to be made through the National Booking Service, either online at www.nhs.uk or by calling 119. Most people will be able to book their appointment six months (182 days) after the…
Health and care organisations call on local people to help shape a healthier future
Health and care organisations from across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are working together to shape a healthier future for the region, and local people have been asked to get involved. For some time, health and care leaders have been working collaboratively on plans for how local services, such as hospitals, care…