Posts by Dom Hall
Local NHS reaches out to offer helping hand to region’s military families
The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is offering military families in the region dedicated help and support to navigate any issues and queries they may have which relate to local health and care. Military personnel and their loved ones can now contact the local NHS directly to receive personalised advice…
Read MoreBack-to-back strikes to cause significant disruption to local NHS services
An unprecedented period of prolonged industrial action by junior doctors and hospital consultants is likely to cause significant disruption to NHS services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire over the coming days. Junior doctors at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, the Great Western Hospital in Swindon and Salisbury District Hospital are…
Read MoreBath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Partnership – Meeting in Public 29 March, Trowbridge
The next meeting of the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Partnership takes place at 1400-1500hrs on Wednesday 29 Mar at Council Chamber, County Hall, Bythsea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN. Members of the public are able to join to observe the meeting either in person or online. Please register your interest…
Read MoreHealth leaders appeal to public to choose the right services for their needs during current strike action
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to choose the right services for their needs over the coming days as the local health and care system faces increased pressure due to industrial action by junior doctors. The industrial action is taking place at the Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation…
Read MoreInformation for the public on Industrial action
The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible. The next planned industrial action is from junior doctors, with strikes planned on Monday 13 March, Tuesday 14 March, and Wednesday 15 March. If you have an…
Read MoreRegion’s new Integrated Care Partnership to meet in public for first time
The newly-formed Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) for Bath and North East Somerset,Swindon and Wiltshire will meet in public for the first time next week. Health and care officials from across the local NHS, as well as their counterparts inthe region’s local government and third sector organisations, will come together fortheir first official meeting on Tuesday…
Read MoreNew NHS organisation to plan health and care services for local people
A new collaborative health and care organisation with a responsibility for providing £1.5 billion of services to the people of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire has been established. Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board came into being at one minute past midnight on Friday 1 July, following…
Read MoreHealth and social care services contract in Bath and North East Somerset not extended
The Governing Body of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG) and Bath & North East Somerset Council’s cabinet have agreed not to extend a contract for health and social care services operated by HCRG Care Group. The seven-year contract, which covers the delivery of 51 health and social…
Read MoreJoin our journey – March 2022
As we approach the new 1st July deadline for statutory arrangements to take effect and Integrated Care Boards to be legally and operationally established, there has been a focus on recruitment to our ICB Board and appointments in key positions. Sue Harriman has started her new role as Chief Executive designate of the BSW Integrated…
Read MoreBath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board appoints Non-Executive Directors to help shape the future of health and care for local people
Four Non-Executive Directors have been appointed to the new Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) to oversee the development and planning of integrated health and care services for the local population. The Non-Executive Directors appointed are as follows: Dr Claire Feehily – Non-Executive Director for Audit Dr Feehily…
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