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Under pressure NHS seeks support from local people as emergency frontline teams prepare for extremely busy weekend
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to only use their NHS if absolutely necessary this weekend as all parts of the local health and care system remain under significant pressure from sustained high demand. A combination of staff absences and increasing numbers of coronavirus cases, coupled with a…
Read MoreRecruitment process begins for BSW Partnership Chief Executive-designate position
NHS England and Improvement has begun a process to recruit a Chief Executive-designate to lead the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care System (ICS). The recruitment of a CEO-designate is part of a nationwide process and follows the appointment of Stephanie Elsy as Chair-designate in July and the second reading of…
Read MoreHealth chiefs urge appropriate use of NHS this bank holiday weekend as data shows people visiting A&E for sunburn and sore throats
People living in and visiting Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to use the NHS appropriately this bank holiday weekend, so that those who need urgent treatment can get it when they need it. Residents and visitors are being asked to think carefully about whether a trip to one of…
Read MoreFunding opportunity for local community organisations
A new community grants programme has been launched in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to invest in schemes to support groups and communities that have been affected by Covid-19. Since March 2020, more than £140m has been donated to the NHS Charities Together (NHSCT) Covid-19 Appeal, including the funds raised by Captain…
Read MoreStephanie Elsy confirmed as chair-designate of BSW Partnership Integrated Care Board
Stephanie Elsy has been confirmed as chair-designate of the BSW Partnership Integrated Care Board (ICB). Following a robust process, NHS England and NHS Improvement have recommended, and the Secretary of State has agreed, that Stephanie should be NHS ICB chair-designate, ready to take up the post from April 2022 should Parliament confirm the current plans.…
Read MorePublic advised that social distancing measures will remain at local health and care settings
Social distancing measures are to remain in place at health and care settings across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire after Monday 19 July. GP practices, hospitals, pharmacies and many other healthcare environments in the region will continue to ask visitors to wear a face covering, as well as to observe the one-metre-plus…
Read MorePublic invited to attend BSW Partnership Board Meeting – Friday 23 July
Members of the public are being invited to attend the next meeting of the BSW Partnership Board on Friday 23rd July from 9am to 12pm. The meeting will see officials from health and care organisations across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire meet virtually to discuss a number of issues. The BSW Partnership…
Read MoreFirst board meeting for new integrated care system, and all are invited to attend
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.Taking place on Friday 28 May between 9am and 12pm, the meeting of the BSW Partnership will see health and care…
Read MoreBSW workshop looks to address inequalities
As part of its ongoing work to address health inequalities and improve the diversity of its workforce the BSW Partnership held a workshop for system leaders this week to discuss how to deliver a comprehensive and systematic approach to tackling the issues. Attended by BSW Partnership leaders and hosted by Independent Chair Stephanie Elsy, the…
Read MorePlay your part in helping local NHS, as unprecedented pressure prompts united response from all public frontline services
The NHS in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is working with its partners from across the region to support frontline health and care staff in caring for patients following an incredibly busy and pressurised start to the new year. A sustained increase in seriously ill coronavirus patients, set against a backdrop of…
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