Local health services call for public support during resident doctors’ industrial action
The latest round of strikes by resident doctors, including many working at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, Great Western Hospital in Swindon and Salisbury District Hospital, is set to begin at 7am on Tuesday 7 April. Scheduled to last until 6:59am on Monday 13 April, the industrial action is likely to cause significant disruption…
Healthier Together across BSW
Parents and carers across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can now access an online health resource to help manage childhood illness. The Healthier Together website offers trusted healthcare advice for families and is designed to support decision-making when children are unwell. The site, available at healthiertogether.nhs.uk, has been reviewed by local paediatricians,…
Stay well over the Easter Holidays
Staying healthy and happy over the Easter Holidays – top tips for looking after your health As Easter approaches, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire health and care partners are sharing top tips on how to stay healthy and happy over the Easter holidays. From ordering repeat prescriptions early and accessing mental health…
Tell us your thoughts on bringing care closer to our communities
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is working towards a vision for providing more care closer to our communities through an ambitious plan for Neighbourhood Health. In our vision, Neighbourhood Health is how health, care and wider support work together around people and communities, close to where they live. It…
Stay Well This Easter
In the Easter holidays, we encourage parents to take simple steps to keep their children healthy and if they do become poorly, to get the right care without unnecessary trips to A&E. Many common childhood illnesses can be effectively managed at home or through local NHS services such as community pharmacies. Healthier Together Parents and…
Kick high blood pressure into touch
As part of ongoing public health efforts, supporters attending the match at the County Ground on Saturday 28 March from 1pm until 3pm will have the opportunity to have their blood pressure checked and learn more about their cardiovascular health. Public health initiatives at sporting events are playing an increasingly important role in raising awareness…
What you need to know about meningitis
Keep up to date with the latest information with the UKHSA Blog – What is meningitis? Symptoms, risks and how to protect yourself – UK Health Security Agency Between 13 and 18 March 2026, UKHSA identified 20 cases of invasive meningococcal disease in the South East. Most cases are students from the University of Kent…
“NHS talking therapies completely changed my life”: NHS launches major campaign to support millions more people with anxiety
Millions of adults facing debilitating anxiety conditions are missing out on treatment that could help them recover and get back on with their lives the NHS has said, as it launches a major new mental health campaign. New analysis of NHS data shows that over 670,000 people were treated with NHS talking therapy care last…
Free community sessions will help residents spot undiagnosed high blood pressure
Residents across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will have the opportunity to check their risk of high blood pressure at a series of ten free community events taking place over the coming weeks. The drop-in sessions will encourage the public to understand and monitor their blood pressure, take early action where necessary…
NHS launches campaign to raise awareness of sexual assault referral centres (SARCs)
The NHS is raising awareness of SARCs – a specialist service that offers care and support to anyone who’s been raped or sexually assaulted at any time in their life. They are available to call for an appointment 24/7 across England, however, many rape and sexual assault survivors do not know where to go or…