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Message to residents from leader and chief executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council
Read about what the council is doing to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our local communities.
23 March 2020
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Plan reveals local health and care priorities for next five years
Helping people in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to stay healthy and independent in old age will be a top priority for local health and care leaders over the next five years. Read more.
17 March 2020
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes December 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 December 2019. Find out more.
17 March 2020
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*DEADLINE EXTENDED* APPLY NOW - Healthwatch B&NES Community Pot Fund 2020
We are delighted to launch our small grants programme for 2020. Find out more about how you can apply for funding.
27 February 2020
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Information on Coronavirus
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. We are also providing information in Easy Read.
13 February 2020
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Non-Emergency Patient Transport review - Call for evidence
Following on from reports around the country of issues faced by people trying to access non-emergency patient transport a review of the service is now being carried out. Find out how you can have your say about this.
6 February 2020
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South West Clinical Senate Council: Climate Change
At the last South West Clinical Senate Council meeting climate change and the NHS was discussed and a report with recommendations has been published. Find out more here.
28 January 2020
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Declare Your Care Campaign
As part of the #DeclareYourCare campaign, this month people with a learning disability or autism, their family, carers and advocates are being encouraged to feedback on care. Find out more.
27 January 2020
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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
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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
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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
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