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A sharp rise in the number of people being admitted to hospital with norovirus is generating extra pressure for the NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. Services are already feeling the strain ahead of the Christmas and new year period and now have to manage an influx of people coming down…

Hospitals across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are gearing up for the busy festive season by asking friends and family members of patients who are well enough to leave to support their loved-one’s journey home or to their place of care. During the Christmas and new year period, when hospitals are at…

People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who rely on regular medication to stay well are being advised to get their repeat prescriptions ordered now to avoid being left short during Christmas and new year period. Pharmacists from across the region have recommended that any person nearing the end of their current…

Vulnerable children from across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being offered an additional opportunity to get protected against Covid-19 before Christmas. Extra vaccination clinics are being stood up across the region on Saturday 7 December to help those most at risk of becoming stay healthy during the festive season. Children aged…

Stay well this Christmas with some advice from our Health Elf on the Shelf. Don’t miss appointments It’s a busy time of year so we completely understand that people can’t always make their appointment. Patients, or those supporting them, are urged to contact their GP Surgery as early as possible when they know they won’t…

Progress on the new Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre has taken a giant leap forward, as health and care leaders marked the beginning of its construction by placing the very first spades in the ground. Officials from Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board were joined at the Hammersmith Fields site by…

Help Us Help You. Get to the right service at the right time. Self Care at Home Self care starts with looking after your health to make sure you stay well.Many minor illnesses and injuries can be cared for at home, with no need to visit your GP. There are many ways you can access…

Due to a high number of questions received ahead of the ICB’s Board Meeting in Public on Thursday 21 November, answers have been published in advance. The full list of questions and corresponding responses can be viewed here: www.bsw.icb.nhs.uk/document/responses-to-questions-submitted-ahead-of-november-board-meeting-in-public. While public questions are usually addressed during Board meetings, the significant volume of correspondence received on…

What is antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? AMR occurs when microorganisms causing disease—such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites—become resistant to antimicrobial medicines like antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics. This reduces the effectiveness of these treatments. While resistance is a natural phenomenon, it is exacerbated by: Why does this matter? Antimicrobial medicines are critical for treating illnesses…

Safeguarding Adults Week 2024 takes place from Monday 18 – Friday 22 November. It is a time for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues. The core theme for the 2024 week is Working in Partnership ensuring organisations share their knowledge of safeguarding, learn from others and ultimately create safer cultures. During…