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Me in Mind was a small project that listened to children and young people about their feelings and emotions in relation to their mental health. Bath Area Play Project focused on children that were home educated, school refusers and children

This project set out to explore the issue of rural isolation in BANES and understand what the impact for young people who experience this has on their ability to engage in health services, specifically mental health provision.

People needing GP services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will soon be advised to visit a specific clinic depending on whether or not they are showing symptoms of coronavirus. Find out what this means for you.

The project focused on engaging with rural residents in B&NES who are isolated by geography or circumstance and to find out the impact this has had on their experiences of accessing health and social care.

After hearing that access to non-emergency patient transport services was becoming more difficult for local residents, our Executive Board decided we needed to carry out further engagement work. Read our report to find out what people told us.

The Carers Voice project brought carers together each month to identify and address issues they faced in health and social care, and be proactive in finding and co-producing positive solutions to overcome these difficulties. Find out more.

The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

From 1 August, the Government advice for those shielding in England changed. We look at what these changes mean for you if you have been told to shield.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

Pharmacies are experiencing a lot of demand during the Coronavirus outbreak. There are things that we can do to help ease the pressure. Find out more.

Read about what the council is doing to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our local communities.

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.