News and reports

In this month's news you can hear what we have been up to and find out about what is happening in BaNES.

We're delighted to announce that Louise Ansari has been appointed as our new National Director at Healthwatch England.

Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Partnership want your opinion on their ideas to improve local health and social care.

Shaping a Healthier Future

The NHS in England is changing, with plans in place to change the way that health and care services are managed.

Public urged to know self-care basics ahead of colder winter months

Sue Harriman, CEO of Solent NHS Community and Mental Health Trust in Hampshire, has been appointed designate Chief Executive of the NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Integrated Care Board

With so many NHS Dentists at capacity, find out how to access urgent Dental care here.

The Care Forum (TCF) is proud to represent the voices of the public in the development of health alliances in Bath and North East Somerset

Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

If you have been discharged from the RUH during the last 12 months or someone you care for has been an inpatient during the last 12 months, they want to hear from you.

At the beginning of 2020 we invited organisations across B&NES to apply for our Community Pot fund. SWALLOW received funding to support adults with learning disabilities to transition back to 'normal life' after the COVID-19 lockdown. Find out more.

At the beginning of 2020 we invited organisations across B&NES to apply for our Community Pot fund. The Diversity Trust received funding to improve representation of LGBT+ people across B&NES through engagement work and an 'Out in B&NES' booklet.