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Proposal to transform local maternity services is approved
The joint Governing Bodies of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Groups (BSW CCGs) today approved a proposal to improve and modernise maternity services across the region.
16 January 2020
News
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Where can I go for help when I’m ill in winter?
Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.
30 December 2019
Advice and Information
New Independent Chair appointed to lead Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire health and care system
Health and care leaders from Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) have appointed a new Independent Chair. Read more.
24 December 2019
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Are you aged over 50 and interested in vaccinations?
Researchers at the University of Bristol are looking to work with a group of public contributors on research projects linked to vaccination in older adults. Read more.
18 December 2019
News
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B&NES Christmas and New Year Opening Times: Dentists, Opticians & Pharmacy
Make sure you know the 2019 Christmas and New Year opening times for your pharmacy, optician or dentist in B&NES. Read more.
18 December 2019
News
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Help stop the spread of norovirus this winter
People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being asked to help stop the spread of norovirus this winter by following some simple steps. Read more.
3 December 2019
News
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The Importance of Health Checks for People with Learning Disabilities
People with learning disabilities are eligible for annual health checks from the age of 14, as well as for free flu jabs. Find out more about what to expect when you go to your GP and what you can do if you are feeling nervous.
5 November 2019
News
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes July 2019
Each quarter we meet with our Executive Board to decide which areas in health and social care we should focus on in Bath and North East Somerset. These are the minutes from our meeting in July 2019 - read more.
5 November 2019
Report
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Community Pot Fund: Bath and North East Somerset Carers Centre
At the end of 2018 we invited organisations and groups across B&NES to apply for our newly established ' Community Pot' fund. Bath Carers Centre was one of five applicants to receive funding. They used the money to support carers in tackling issues they face, as well as using their 'lived experience' to help commissioners develop service provision. Read more.
21 October 2019
News
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Community Pot Fund: 'Me in Mind' - Bath Area Play Project
At the end of 2018 we invited organisations and groups across B&NES to apply for our newly established ' Community Pot' fund. Bath Area Play Project was one of five applicants to receive funding. They used the money for their 'Me in Mind' project, speaking to children and young people about their mental health. Read more.
21 October 2019
News
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Community Pot Fund: Off The Record BANES
At the end of 2018 we invited organisations and groups across B&NES to apply for our newly established ' Community Pot' fund. Off The Record BANES was one of five applicants to receive funding. They used the money to explore the issues of rural isolation and the impact this has on young people engaging with health services, particularly mental health provision. Read more.
21 October 2019
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Community Pot Project: Village Agents - WERN
At the end of 2018 we invited organisations and groups across B&NES to apply for our newly established ' Community Pot' fund. West of England Rural Network (WERN) was one of five applicants to receive funding. They used the money to explore how living in rural isolation impacts on access to health and care services. Read more.
21 October 2019
News