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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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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

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Community Pot Fund: Fosse House Nursing Home

At the end of 2018 we invited organisations and groups across B&NES to apply for our newly established ' Community Pot' fund. Fosse House Nursing Home was one of five applicants to receive funding. They used the money for a research project exploring the experiences of residents who have suffered a bereavement in care homes. Read more.

21 October 2019

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