Discounted cinema tickets this summer for health and care staff
The summer holidays are here and Heath Service Discounts are offering members up to 40 per cent off cinema tickets. Simply head over to Health Service Discounts, register for an account if you don’t have one, and, look out for the cinema discount offer. Find out more at the Health Service Discounts page
RUH welcomes England’s top nurse
England’s new most senior nurse was recently welcomed back to the ward that kick-started his career two decades ago at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust. Duncan Burton, who was recently named as the Chief Nursing Officer for England, returned to the Respiratory ward at the RUH where he began his career…
Childcare Choices – apply for 15 or 30 hours of childcare to start a place in September
From September, even more working parents will have access to childcare for their children. If you are an eligible working parent in England, you can now apply for: You will need to apply by 31 August 2024 to use your hours from 1 September. To do so, visit gov.uk to get your code for a place in…
Find out more about the BSW Integrated Care System
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Together is an Integrated Care system that brings NHS organisations together with local authorities and other partners to work to improve population health and establish shared strategic priorities. Watch this short film to find out more about how BSW Together works and how it will deliver better,…
Health Innovation West of England Annual Conference 2024: Registration now open
Registration is now open for Health Innovation West of England’s 2024 Annual Conference taking place on 13 November at UWE Bristol’s Enterprise Park, Frenchay Campus. Bringing together health and care innovators, industry leaders and visionaries, the theme this year is Connect, Innovate, Transform. As always, the conference promises to offer an important opportunity and much-needed…
Salisbury Hospital Community Engagement Event – 26th September 2024
Health and care professionals working in Salisbury and further afield in BSW have the opportunity to attend a community engagement event as part of the Trust’s work to reduce healthcare inequalities. The event takes place on Thursday 26 September from 3 – 4.30pm at Odstock Health and Fitness Centre at Salisbury Hospital. It aims to…
Construction of new mental health unit begins as first spades break ground
Work to build a new £20 million mental health unit has begun in earnest in BSW as NHS staff and construction colleagues, along with local people who have lived experience of learning disabilities and autism, watched the first spades break ground. The new facility will be based in Bristol and provide care and support for…
Keeping fit and losing weight
For many people working in health and care who spend most of their time looking after others, their own health and well-being can often take a back seat. Looking after your physical health is key to supporting your overall health and well-being, including your mental health. To help with this, staff working for NHS organisations…
Pupils in BSW to benefit from Asthma Friendly Schools initiative
Pupils attending schools in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire are to benefit from a new asthma programme offering support for physical health and increased education attainment through improved attendance. The Asthma Friendly Schools programme seeks to help pupils by reducing asthma-related school absences, promoting good asthma management for children and young people and increasing awareness of…
Become a Careers Ambassador
Giving great career advice and guidance can inspire the next generation to become our future workforce and enter into fulfilling, interesting and rewarding career. The NHS offers a complete career pathway as well as many development opportunities for progression. Our careers can change the lives of those working with us, while also changing and improving the lives…