Oliver McGowan training – BSW Academy Leading the way
The BSW Academy initiative to roll out the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Autism and Learning Disability is now well underway, with over 1250 colleagues completing the Tier 2 training since June 2023. Tier 2 training is for colleagues who may need to provide care and support for autistic people or people with a learning…
Nomination time for South West Integrated Personalised Care Awards 2023
Colleagues across BSW are being asked to nominate teams and individuals for an Integrated Personalised Care (IPC) award before the deadline of 23 October. The South West IPC Awards programme is an exciting initiative created to celebrate outstanding personalised care which is “tried, tested, and empowered by patients, staff, and families” across the South West….
Local Black history celebrated in new exhibition at RUH
An exhibition celebrating the Windrush generation is now on display at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust, coinciding with October’s Black History Month. The Bath Windrush: Past, Present and Future exhibition was initially created for the 75th anniversary of HMT Windrush, the landmark voyage from the Caribbean, earlier this summer. It has…
New eating out offers for Blue Light discount card holders
Blue Light Card has added a number of new deals for NHS and care staff to make eating out a bit more affordable this autumn. Here’s the details: Pizza Hut 25% off: At Pizza Hut restaurants (find your nearest), show a valid Blue Light Card code from 3pm on any day (excluding bank holidays) and…
Staff encouraged to get flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to protect themselves and those they care for
With the sunny days of summer now behind us, colleagues across BSW are being reminded of the importance of receiving flu and COVID-19 vaccinations so they can stay fit and healthy over the coming autumn and winter months. For some people flu and COVID-19 can be serious, and health or social care workers are more…
Preventing falls in BSW
Colleagues and teams from across BSW have been busy marking Falls Awareness Prevention Week this week as they work together to help prevent avoidable falls. Anyone can have a fall, but older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall, especially if they have a long-term health condition. Falls are sadly a common, but often…
Teams from across BSW recognised in clinical research awards
The hard work of colleagues from organisations across BSW working in research was recognised recently at the Clinical Research Network West of England award ceremony. Donna Noonan, Head of Service for Research and Innovation at GWH in Swindon, won the continuous improvement category which recognised her commitment and dedication in supporting the GWH research team,…
Oliver McGowan Training – additional slots available
Additional slots for Tier 2 sessions for the Oliver McGowan mandatory Learning Disability and Autism training programme are now available. Tier 2 of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is for people who may need to provide care and support for autistic people or people with a learning disability. This is a full-day face-to-face session. Those…
Work experience initiative at the RUH hits gold standard
A successful scheme offering local youngsters a chance to get first hand experience of a range of different jobs at the Royal United Hospital in Bath has picked up a national award. So far this year, nearly 50 young people from local schools and colleges have been hosted by the hospital’s work experience programme for…
Children’s Doctor Wins Award Voted by Patients and Public
A paediatric consultant from Salisbury District Hospital has won the hospital’s annual patient experience award which is chosen by members of the local community. Dr Chris Anderson won the award for often going above and beyond, and his ability to effortlessly coordinate with his team whilst maintaining the dignity of, and respect for, his patients….