Colleagues work together to help people at risk of heart failure
Colleagues from health and care organisations across BSW came together recently to help people in Salisbury at risk of heart failure get support and to prevent the condition from getting worse. Staff from Wiltshire Health and Care, Salisbury District Hospital and BSW ICB worked together with national heart failure charity Pumping Marvellous to offer health…
A big BSW vaccine “Thank you”
The BSW vaccination team have issued a huge thank you to staff and colleagues across BSW who have participated in the 2024 Spring Covid-19 vaccination programme BSW has once again achieved the highest vaccination rates nationally thanks to everyone’s hard work and dedication to reach as many of the local population as possible. The programme…
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…
New courses support people living with long-term conditions
Patients in BSW living with long-term conditions are being given access to a new range of courses which have been developed by NHS South West, the South West Virtual Hub and Wiltshire Health and Care in conjunction with Hope For The Community CIC. The Hope Programme is a free, online self-management programme for people living…
Share your views: National Quarterly Pulse Survey – July 2024
The NHS National Quarterly Pulse Survey is a short, anonymous online survey of NHS staff that provides them with an opportunity to share experiences and feelings on a regular basis. The current survey is currently open and colleagues can respond between now and Wednesday 31st July via the following link NHS National Quarterly Pulse Survey The survey…
Non-Executive Directors sought for BSW ICB and Royal United Hospitals Bath
Two Non-Executive Director positions are currently being advertised this month within BSW Integrated Care Board and at the Royal United Hospital Bath. BSW ICB is looking to recruit an Independent Non-Executive Director for Quality. This is a key position, providing leadership to the ICB Board’s Quality and Outcomes Committee which provides assurance on patient safety….
Richard Crompton appointed Chair of the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has appointed Richard Crompton as its new Chair. Mr Crompton’s appointment was made by the Trust’s Council of Governors, following a robust recruitment process. Richard has extensive leadership experience in the public sector having formerly held roles as Chief Constable with Lincolnshire Police, Chairman at University Hospitals…
Dorothy House Conference 4 October 2024
Winsley-based hospice Dorothy House is staging an exciting collaborative event focusing on palliative care research in residential and community settings. This in-person event will bring together experts in the field to discuss the latest findings and innovations and provides an excellent opportunity to network with fellow professionals and learn from leading researchers.Register now to secure…
GP practice staff pick up tips for greener primary care
Staff at GP practices in BSW have been learning how small changes and green initiatives can help to reduce their environmental impact. Representatives from practices attended meetings organised in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire during May to pass on ideas about change within primary care. Attendees were given insights into how health care will not only…
Wiltshire Health and Care specialist nurses stage successful diabetes and heart failure study day
Specialist nursing colleagues from Wiltshire Health and Care keen to reach out to clinicians have staged a well-attended study day looking at Type 2 diabetes and heart failure. Wiltshire Health and Care’s Bethany Kelly, Clinical Lead for Diabetes and Specialist Nurse and Becky Hyland, Nurse Consultant in Heart Failure, staged a learning event for primary…