The Triangle

Patients can now order repeat prescriptions direct through the NHS App. The online tool, which can be downloaded for free on any smartphone or internet-enabled tablet, allows people who take regular medication to quickly and easily order more items whenever their current supply is running low. Using the NHS App also means that people do…

This month BSW Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been working with our system partners on the development of a new version of our Implementation Plan, an important document which implements our strategy and sets out our future plans to help people in BSW live healthier, happier lives.  We published the first version of our Implementation…

Members of the public have opportunities this month to catch up on the work of the BSW Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) and the BSW Integrated Care Board (ICB). The ICP is holding a meeting in public at 2pm on Tuesday 12 March at the  Kennet Meeting Room, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN. The…

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust has reported two positive pieces of news which underline its commitment to providing environmentally sustainable healthcare. It has announced it is on course to successfully deliver its five-year sustainable travel strategy, meeting 92 per cent of its actions. The plan informs and supports staff and visitors to travel…

A Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisation which supports young people struggling in mainstream education has launched a new initiative thanks to funding from Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire  Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB). The Platform Project has been awarded a grant to scale-up its therapeutic mentoring service, helping more young…

As part of the gradual winding down of Prescription Ordering Direct (POD), patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised of changes due to come into effect later this week. After Thursday 29 February, POD will no longer be accepting prescription requests sent in via email or through the form…

Devizes’ state-of-the-art health centre is set to celebrate its first anniversary this week, with staff at the site proud to have cared for more than 59,000 people during its inaugural 12 months. The centre, which takes pride of place as the Wiltshire town’s flagship location for health and care, had its official opening on 22…

Health and social care champion Healthwatch Wiltshire is calling on local people to tell them what they think the organisation should be working on in the coming year. Each year Healthwatch Wiltshire decides on key projects, based on public feedback, and is now asking local people to help plan what they feel it should be focusing…

A new interactive platform that helps people find out what life is like in their community area has been launched by Wiltshire Council. The council regularly pulls together the latest data to paint a picture of everyday living across its 18 community areas. Called the Community Area Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (CAJSNA), it uses more…

People living in BaNES are asked to pass on their views on a range of issues including where to deliver new homes and jobs across the area and what policies are needed for addressing the climate and ecological emergencies. Residents and businesses can have their say during a consultation period on the Local Plan Options…