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- 7th May 2021
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New Open Gym helping stroke patients in Swindon and Wiltshire
Great Western Hospitals (GWH) NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a new rehabilitation concept, called the Open Gym, to improve the recovery of patients who have had a stroke. The new concept, which is based on research from Australia, means that patients who have had a stroke can attend the gym in the Swindon Intermediate Care…
Former stroke patient calls for more people to take part in research
A former stroke patient cared for at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is calling on more people to take part in vital research projects to help identify new treatments for the condition. Richard Thackeray, 72, from Corsham, has taken part in two research trials at the RUH since he was rushed into…
New website offers public advice for emergencies
The government has launched a new website offering emergency preparedness advice and information. The Preparedness website, which can be accessed at www.prepare.campaign.gov.uk/ is designed to help people prepare for emergencies, be more informed about hazards, and get involved in activities to support themselves and their community before, during and after an emergency. The site contains…
Open Day at Salisbury Hospital – June 8
Salisbury Hospital is inviting members of the public to attend an open day this June for a day of fun, information, music and food! Due to be held on Saturday 8 of June, the open day will give visitors an opportunity to see hi-tech life-like simulation manikins, meet some therapy animals, have their face painted…
Grant programme launched to enhance health and wellbeing in disadvantaged communities across BSW
People across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are set to benefit from a new grants programme to improve health and wellbeing in disadvantaged communities. The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) has earmarked around £1.7m annually for five years to empower local Voluntary Community and…
Welcome to the May issue of The Triangle
This month the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) is proud to be awarding the first of our grants to local Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Groups. These grants mark a significant step in our ongoing efforts to address health inequalities across our region. These health inequalities have…
Mental Health Third Sector Alliance continues to make an exceptional impact across BSW
A Third Sector Alliance (3SA) of local organisations focused on mental health made up of Bath Mind, Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, Rethink and Alabaré continues to have a profound impact in BSW, enhancing the accessibility and quality of mental health services. Through innovative collaboration with the Bath and North east Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated…
Health and care partners working together to help patients leave hospital
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust took part in a joint event with health and care partners from across BSW recently in a drive to support improved patient flow across the area, recognise and unblock delays and simplify complex discharge processes. The Multi-Agency Discharge Event (MADE)brought together the local health and social care system. It…
New helipad launches at Salisbury District Hospital
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has opened a new upgraded hospital landing site for air ambulances. The helipad was funded by a £321,000 donation from the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding hospital helipads. Senior executives from the Trust, Wiltshire Air Ambulance, the HELP Appeal, and other stakeholders attended the event…
New maternity and neonatal independent senior advocate role pilot launched in BSW
A new role being piloted in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire is now available to specifically support women, birthing people and families following the Immediate and Essential Actions identified in the Ockenden report into maternity care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust. Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocates help ensure the voices…