Patients told to carry on as normal for now, as decision on POD future is made
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who use Prescription Ordering Direct to arrange their repeat medication are being told to carry on as normal, after a decision on the system’s future was made earlier this week. Prescription Ordering Direct, which allows some patients to arrange their repeat medication by phone or…
Further disruption as busy festive period gives way to longest strike to date
Health leaders in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are starting 2024 with a renewed appeal for people to support their local NHS during the longest period of industrial action to date. Junior doctors at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, the Great Western Hospital in Swindon and Salisbury District Hospital will stage…
Help to relieve pressure on busy NHS services this Christmas and New Year
The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is calling on local people to do all they can to help relieve the pressure felt by the whole health and care system this festive period. Christmas and New Year is traditionally a very busy time for the NHS, with demand for urgent and…
Christmas and New Year strikes set to cause huge disruption for local NHS
The busiest time of year for the NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire looks set to be even more challenging as two periods of industrial action are planned for either side of the Christmas and New Year break. To help relieve the pressure and show support to the frontline teams working…
Countdown is on to get prescriptions ordered and collected before Christmas
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire nearing the end of their current supply of regularly prescribed medication are advised not to leave it to the last minute when ordering their next batch. Most pharmacies in the region will close for Christmas on Friday 22 December and not open again until at…
Local NHS calls on parents and carers to know the signs and symptoms of childhood respiratory disease RSV
The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is encouraging parents and carers to look out for symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in young children, as cases are expected to increase over winter months. RSV is often prevalent amongst young people during this time of year, and spreads easily via coughs…
Pregnant women among those urged to get Covid-19 booster before Christmas
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who are eligible for the latest Covid-19 booster are being urged to come forward without delay, if they have yet to already do so. Those most at risk of becoming seriously ill with Covid-19, such as people aged over 65, only have until Friday 15…
Local NHS reaches out to offer helping hand to region’s military families
The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is offering military families in the region dedicated help and support to navigate any issues and queries they may have which relate to local health and care. Military personnel and their loved ones can now contact the local NHS directly to receive personalised advice…
Public thanked for their feedback on the future of Prescription Ordering Direct
Senior leaders at Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board have welcomed recent feedback on repeat prescribing in the region, as well as comments specifically about Prescription Ordering Direct. The views of local people have come at a time when the future of POD, which allows patients to order their prescribed…
Wider practice teams help patients to get right care and treatment quicker
GPs across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are shining a light on other practice-based clinicians whose specialist skills and expertise can help speed up a patient’s journey to receiving the most appropriate care and treatment. Raising the profile of the primary care professionals who work alongside GPs, such as practice nurses, dieticians,…