In-school brushing helps region’s most deprived stay on top of oral health
Supervised in-school toothbrushing sessions are helping some of the most deprived children living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to maintain a healthy mouth. More than 1,000 different educational settings across the south west, including many based locally, have partnered with the Big Brush Club to teach children how to brush their…
Young adults urged to join the elimination generation by having HPV vaccine
Young adults living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have the power to eliminate cervical cancer by getting vaccinated against the human papillomavirus, otherwise known as HPV. The vaccine, which is available to both males and females aged between 16 and 25, offers protection against HPV, which is the collective name for…
Is your bowel cancer screening kit sitting at the back of a drawer?
If you’re 54 to 74, you should have received your NHS bowel cancer screening (FIT) kit throughthe post. That’s because the NHS automatically sends a kit every two years to everyone in thatage range and is gradually including people aged 50 to 53 too. Out of every 5,000 people who use their test kit, nine…
Screening Saves Lives
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in England, the chance of getting breastcancer increases as you get older. Regular breast screening is one of the best ways to spot a cancer that is too small to feel or seeyourself – it saves around 1,300 lives each year in the UK….
Professor Green backs supervised toothbrushing in schools
School children in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being supported to brush their teeth in a major NHS scheme to prevent tooth decay and have launched a singing and colouring competition with UK rap artist, Professor Green. Professor Green is supporting the biggest supervised toothbrushing scheme in England, in schools across…
Share the Love this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board has called on the community to share the love for the staff working in the NHS. On what is considered to be the most romantic day of the year, people have shared messages of appreciation for our local NHS. Health and…
Heart-warming messages boost morale of NHS staff after busiest ever winter
The most affectionate time of the year has prompted a flurry of heart-warming messages for the tireless NHS staff in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. People living across the area who have been helped during their moment of need have chosen to use this Valentine’s Day to pay thanks to those staff…
Information for patients on new weight loss drug tirzepatide
At the end of 2024, a new weight loss drug called tirzepatide was approved for use on the NHS by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Tirzepatide, which is often distributed under the brand name of Mounjaro, can help to promote weight loss when used by patients alongside a calorie-controlled diet and…
Time To Talk Day
Time to Talk Day is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness in England, in partnership with Co-op. The campaign runs UK wide, with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) in Scotland, Inspire in Northern Ireland and Time to Change Wales. The day is all about creating supportive communities by having conversations with family, friends, or colleagues about mental health. We all have mental health…
Wide range of local mental health services available to help beat January blues
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who have found the first few weeks of the new year to be a struggle are being reassured that help and support is available. January is often a challenging time for many, with people’s moods and mental outlook impacted by a range of seasonal factors,…