Local NHS gives safety warning ahead of multiple days of plus 30-degree heat
People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to enjoy the sun safely over the coming days, as local temperatures look set to exceed 30 degrees. Extremely warm weather is expected to hit the region at the end of this week, with the high temperatures, which forecasters say could…
10 Year Health Plan
The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England has been launched, setting out a bold, ambitious and necessary new course for the NHS. The plan fundamentally reinvents our approach to healthcare so that we can guarantee the NHS will be there for all who need it for generations to come. It has been shaped by…
Information for patients on NHS support following self-funded weight-loss treatment
Patients considering seeking private treatment of any kind should always discuss this with their GP surgery before taking action. Weight-loss medication GPs and speciality weight management services will not be able to automatically prescribe weight-loss medication, such as Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) and Wegovy® (semaglutide), even if patients have already been prescribed it privately. While there are…
Local NHS salutes contribution of military colleagues for Armed Forces Day
The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is using this year’s Armed Forces Day to thank local military colleagues now working in the health service for their enormous contribution, as well as continued dedication, to public life. Many armed forces personnel, such as those who have served in the Royal Navy,…
Information for patients on availability of new weight-loss treatment
From Monday 23 June, a new weight loss drug called tirzepatide, sometimes referred to as Mounjaro®, will start becoming available for use in primary care settings. In line with NHS England guidance, this treatment will only be available for patients whose body mass index is above 40 and have been diagnosed with four or more…
Stay Well Festival-goers
UKHSA have issued advice ahead of festival season to help keep yourself and others safe. Festival-goers are being reminded to be aware of ongoing health risks so they can enjoy the festivals and other events safely and responsibly this summer. Glastonbury Festival will be taking place between 25-29 June this year. The UK Health Security…
Learning Disability Week 2025: Seeing People, Not Labels
We are proud to recognise Learning Disability Week which runs from 17 to 23 June 2025. It is a time to listen, reflect and take action to improve the lives of people with a learning disability. The national theme this year, ‘Do You See Me?’, challenges us all to consider whether people with a learning…
Heat Health: what you need to know for summer 2025
During the summer, many of us enjoy the longer days, warmer evenings, and time outdoors. But warmer weather also brings potential risks to health, especially when temperatures climb higher than usual. This year, the Met Office 3-month outlook suggests that the likelihood of a warm summer in the UK is higher than that of a…
Cervical Screening Awareness Week
Cervical Screening Awareness Week is from 19th to 24th June 2025. The week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women’s health. The NHS in the South West is working to increase uptake in the HPV vaccine and cervical screening in line with the national cervical cancer elimination strategy for England. Each year around 2,700…
New integrated care centre nears completion as build reaches highest point
The countdown to the opening of the new Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre is officially on, with construction of the £16 million site having reached its highest point. Representatives from Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board marked the occasion on the recently installed roof, and were joined by the Mayor of…