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…
Blood Pressure Roadshow
Drop-in sessions to get your blood pressure checked. High blood pressure affects around 1 in 3 UK adults with no clear symptoms. It often goes undetected, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Know Your Numbers and come along to have a quick, easy and free check from our friendly team! Date Time Venue…
More urgent dental appointments available as brand-new practice opens doors
The opening of a brand-new dental practice in Swindon has coincided with the news that thousands of extra appointments have been made available for people needing urgent help with their teeth. Abbey Meads Dental Practice, located in the north of the Wiltshire town, celebrated opening to patients on Friday 16 January, having first been visited…
New executive team for the integrated care board cluster announced
Following a comprehensive recruitment process, we are pleased to announce that a new single executive team has now been formally appointed to the new integrated care board cluster across NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB, NHS Dorset ICB and NHS Somerset ICB. The new executive team, members of which are listed…
Busiest week of the year for local NHS brings renewed ask for public support
The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is calling for vital public support as it braces itself for what is expected to be the busiest week of the calendar year. Health and care services across the region always see a significant rise in demand during the first week of January, and…
Public thanked for support, but more is needed ahead of new year celebrations
The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire needs local people to continue to choose the most appropriate health and care service ahead of the new year celebrations, as frontline teams remain stretched following a busy Christmas weekend. Demand for care is expected to rise over the coming days, as many health…
Public asked to support NHS as strikes give way to busy Christmas period
Fresh from managing the disruption caused by the latest round of industrial action by resident doctors, the NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is calling for continued public support ahead of the busy Christmas period. Services across the region, particularly those dealing with urgent and emergency care, such as hospital emergency…