It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so get repeat prescriptions in early
People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who rely on regular medicine to stay well are being urged to avoid the pre-Christmas rush, and to order any medicine they may need during the festive season earlier than usual. Pharmacies across the region are likely to be busier than usual in the…
Take the Healthy Choices Quiz
We are supporting a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the Healthy Choices Quiz. This health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day. Taking around 5 minutes to complete it asks questions about your lifestyle in the areas of eating, movement,…
Online session: Learn about blood pressure
What is Blood Pressure? And why should it be important to me? Join us and learn about blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no signs so it is important to raise awareness and encourage people to know their numbers. Join us at this relaxed, easy online session on Tuesday 9th December – 12.30 –…
Don’t give the gift of flu this festive season, get vaccinated before it’s too late
The NHS in the South West is encouraging all eligible people to get their winter flu vaccine in the lead up to the Christmas period. The country-wide vaccination drive kicks off this weekend as those eligible for their free flu jab are urged to get vaccinated now to get protected before the festive period, as the vaccine usually takes two…
Stay Well This Winter
Let us help you Stay Well This Winter! Whether it’s advice and support to boost your immunity, keep warm, protect your mental health, eat well, stay active or look out for vulnerable family, friends and neighbours. Our dedicated campaign webpage is here to help and includes links to top tips and a wealth of information…
Self-Care Week 2025
This week is self-care week. Each year, hundreds of organisations across the country take part in National Self-Care Week (17-23 November 2025), a campaign designed to inspire and empower people to take charge of their own physical and mental wellbeing. Led by the Self Care Forum, it’s an awareness week that everyone can get involved in. The aim…
Public advised that help will be available during strikes, but disruption is likely
As resident doctors across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire plan for industrial action, patients and the public are being reassured that help will remain available for those in need, but that disruption to normal service is likely. The latest round of strikes by junior doctors, including many working at the Royal United…
Think pharmacy first when seeking help for one of seven common conditions
Pharmacies across the region are on hand to help people stay well this winter, with pharmacists able to offer advice on a range of illnesses and treatment options, as well as prescribe prescription medicine for a range of common health conditions. Pharmacy First means people feeling under the weather from one of the seven conditions…
Longer opening hours to begin at Trowbridge MIU months ahead of schedule
Extended opening hours at Trowbridge’s Minor Injuries Unit are to be introduced ahead of schedule, meaning residents will soon have access to a walk-in service that is open until 8pm every night of the week. From Monday 3 November, Trowbridge MIU, which is based within the town’s current community hospital, will see its opening hours…
Local NHS shines a light on power of talk as clocks go back and nights draw in
With the clocks going back this weekend and the arrival of longer darker nights, the NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is encouraging people who need mental health support to reach out and talk to someone. At this time of year, when daylight hours are fewer, many people often find themselves…