News and reports

At the beginning of 2020 we invited organisations across B&NES to apply for our Community Pot fund. Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases was awarded funding from this to produce a series of four podcasts about rheumatic diseases. Read more.

At the beginning of 2020 we invited organisations across B&NES to apply for our Community Pot fund. Action for M.E. received funding to address health and social inequalities for adults with M.E. by providing a number of channels of support.

3SG received funding from our 2019/20 Community Pot fund and used this funding to recruit a coordinator to support and train the 1,900 volunteers who offered their support during COVID-19. Find out more.

NHS Digital's collection of GP data will support vital health and care planning and research. Here we share how and why your data is being used, and what to do if you don't want your data shared.

As the vaccination programme continues we ask for your thoughts on the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines in BANES. The NHS is doing everything they can but there might be things that can be improved.

New data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown.

Health and care organisations from across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire will come together later this month for the first official board meeting in public as the region’s new integrated care system.

NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.

In recognition of Foster Care Fortnight, we are putting the spotlight on fostering a child, sharing foster care stories, and how you can get involved.

A new film featuring renowned Romany journalist, Jake Bowers, explores what traveling communities can do to help with the pandemic and encourages them to have the COVID vaccine.

To date, over 30 million people in the UK have received their first dose of the vaccine. But as this is a phased rollout - what does that mean for you and your loved ones in light of new variants of COVID?

Mouth cancer is otherwise known as oral cancer and is where a tumour forms in the mouth. Regular self-checks and awareness of symptoms are key to early detection and resolution. We explore what to look out for and how to keep your mouth healthy.