Build up good immunity ahead of Christmas
Beginning for many schoolchildren this week, this year’s half term break coincides with both Halloween and the first taste of true autumnal weather, meaning there could be an increased chance of children catching a winter virus. Most school-aged children will be offered their flu vaccination at school, while parents of 2- to 3-year-olds, and of…
Protect what matters most. Eligible groups encouraged to get their flu vaccination.
This year’s drive to protect the most vulnerable people against the winter flu virus has begun for those in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset. All people aged 65 and over are among those who can receive a flu vaccination for free on the NHS. Those eligible can get their…
Vaccination Teams offer outreach clinics to protect people experiencing homelessness ahead of winter
Tens of thousands of people experiencing homelessness can get vital protection from potentially serious winter viruses with a free NHS vaccine. Our vaccination teams and charity partners have begun outreach clinics to offer potentially life-saving flu and pneumococcal disease vaccines to people experiencing homelessness as part of the national vaccination programme. These patients often face…
Top up your protection this winter
Top up your protection this winter by getting your flu vaccination if you are eligible. The flu vaccine is offered on the NHS every autumn or early winter to those at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu. You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you: If you’re eligible for an NHS…
Even if it doesn’t seem like much, at the first sign of a stroke, call 999
A stroke strikes every five minutes. Every year in the UK, there are around 100,000 strokes, causing 38,000 stroke-related deaths, and it is a leading cause of disability. Stroke symptoms might be less dramatic, painful or obvious than you might expect. Like not being able to raise your arm, struggling to smile, or slurred speech….
Get prepared for winter, bookings for flu and COVID-19 vaccines now open
Residents in the South West who are eligible for flu or COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to tick one thing off their to do list early this year, by scheduling their seasonal vaccination appointment or completing and returning the school consent form for their child’s flu vaccine. From 1 September, flu vaccinations will be available…
Young people in BSW urged to book life-saving vaccine at high street pharmacies
Students who are heading to university this autumn are being urged to book a potentially life-saving Meningitis B vaccine before they leave home. The limited-time vaccination programme launched last week with thousands of appointments being offered across the region. High street pharmacies throughout the South West are offering the vital protection for those eligible including…
Stay Well This Summer
As the summer holidays approach, health and care partners across Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB), are sharing top tips on how to stay healthy and happy over the summer. From ordering repeat prescriptions early and accessing mental health support, to making the most of local services like NHS…
People urged to take extra care in the warm weather as NHS services feel the heat
People living in the local area are being urged to enjoy the sun safely over the coming days as temperatures reach 30 degrees. During the last period of hot weather at the end of June, NHS services experienced extreme pressure and health leaders are now calling for people to ensure they are well prepared to…
Mayor officially opens Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) welcomed Cllr Stewart Palmen, Mayor of Trowbridge, to officially open Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre today (Friday 26 June). The Mayor was joined by colleagues from Trowbridge Town Council, Wiltshire Council and Andrew Murrison MP, along with representatives from across the NHS, at…