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- 7th May 2021
- May 2021
New approach to hospital discharge in BSW helps 500 patients recover at home
A bold new initiative at Swindon’s Great Western Hospital has helped more than 500 people who no longer require care on a ward to safely continue their recovery at home. HomeFirst, which had an initial launch last summer, aims to get patients quickly back on their feet by putting appropriate support measures in place to…
Wiltshire Council Reablement Service celebrates five-year anniversary
Wiltshire Council’s Reablement Service which supports people to live at home independently, has celebrated its fifth anniversary. Reablement is a short-term intensive support service provided by specially trained social care staff, including occupational therapists and reablement workers, who work with adults in their own homes, to enable them to do things themselves and re-learn skills…
Wiltshire hospitals recognised for their commitment to carers
Two hospitals in Wiltshire have been given awards by local VCSE group Carer Support Wiltshire to recognise excellent levels of support for carers on hospital wards and outpatient departments. Great Western Hospital in Swindon earned the award for its main outpatient department and Wiltshire Health and Care for its wards at Chippenham, Warminster, and Savernake community…
Pass on your thoughts about Swindon’s Health and Wellbeing strategy
Swindon Borough Council has recently published a draft version of its Health and Wellbeing strategy for the next 10 years, and they want to know what you think about it. The new draft strategy – Narrowing the gap – more people spending more years in good health – A Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Swindon:…
Plans underway to mark 75th anniversary of the NHS in BSW
The 75th birthday of the NHS will be marked across BSW with a special service at Salisbury Cathedral, lighting up key landmarks in NHS blue and through NHS staff taking part in a special fitness challenge. The events are part of a nationwide celebration of the founding of the NHS in 1948 The NHS was…
What is BSW Together? – watch our short film
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,…
Attend BSW ICB’s next meeting in public – 13 July
A Board meeting of the BSW Integrated Care Board (ICB) is to be held on Thursday 13 July 2023 at 10.00AM. This meeting in public will be held in person at the Banqueting Room, Bath Guildhall, High Street, Bath BA1 5AW. Members of the public are able to attend to observe the meeting. Please register…
Hello and welcome to the May issue of The Triangle
This week we have been marking World Mental Health week across the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Together Integrated Care System. Partner organisations and colleagues have been raising awareness about mental health as we continue to work together to create a society that prevents mental health problems from developing and protects everyone’s…
New hospital initiatives help patients return home sooner and offer more support to carers
Hospitals in BSW have announced details of a number of new initiatives designed to improve experiences for patients, help them return home sooner, and offer more help to carers. At the Royal United Hospital in Bath, staff are encouraging inpatients to be more mobile through activities such as seated dancing, crafts and balloon volleyball to…
Young people living with diabetes needed to become local leaders
Diabetes UK are working with the Royal United Hospital in BSW on a project to redesign services for people with Type 1 Diabetes and are looking to connect with and support young people who do not currently access services. The initiative is part of the Our Lives, Our Choices, Our Voices UK wide programme to provide…