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BaNES Council encouraging residents to get active in 2024

Local initiatives are underway in BanNES to encourage residents to get outside and get active this new year to improve health and wellbeing. In Bath and North East Somerset, BaNES Council is encouraging local people to improve their mental and physical wellbeing by joining a guided walk during the ReBalance Bath festival. The three week…

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Attend the next ICB Board Meeting in Public: 28 March 2024

A Board meeting of the BSW Integrated Care Board (ICB) is to be held on Thursday 28 March 2024 at 10.00AM. This meeting in public will be held in person in the Sir Daniel Gooch Theatre at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Avenue (off Kemble Drive), Swindon, SN2 2EY Members…

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Welcome to The Triangle

Welcome to the December issue of The Triangle. It has been an extraordinary year for the NHS, with celebrations marking its 75th birthday, fresh challenges in financial and operational terms, but most importantly of all, millions of successful, supportive and positive health and care interactions with the people we all serve as part of our…

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Improving cancer early diagnosis and survival in BSW

More people are surviving cancer than ever before, but more lives can be saved by catching more cancers early and starting treatment fast. Sadly, one in every two people in this country will be told they have cancer at some point in their lives. The NHS is working hard to save thousands more lives each…

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New resources to support patients, carers, families and health and care professionals with hospital discharge

New leaflets, videos and information resources have been developed to help provide extra support for patients, families and carers during their discharge from hospital and throughout their onward care journey. The resources, which also provide information and support for health and care professionals looking after patients, support a new programme of work called Caring Steps…

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What happened at the last BSW ICB Board meeting in public?

The last BSW Integrated Care Board meeting in public took place in November and covered a great deal of ground as health and care leaders from across the BSW system came together to discuss a number of issues. The November meeting was held at Dorothy House in Winsley, Bradford on Avon and attended by board…

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2,000 colleagues across BSW complete training on autism and learning disability

More than 2000 colleagues from organisations across BSW have now completed a training programme to help them have a greater understanding of the challenges faced by those living with autism and learning disabilities. Staff have completed the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism programme which is named after a young man whose…

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Job opportunity: Non-Executive Director role at BSW ICB

BSW ICB is looking to recruit an Independent Non-Executive Director (NED) for Quality. This role offers a key position in the ICB, providing leadership to the ICB Board’s Quality and Outcomes Committee which provides advice and assurance on patient safety and the quality of services and supports the ICB to drive better outcomes and efficiencies…

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Next ICB Board Meeting in Public: 18 January 2024

The next meeting in public of the BSW ICB takes place in person at the Council Chamber, The Civic Trowbridge, St Stephen’s Place, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8AH on Thursday 18 January 2024 at 10.00AM. Members of the public are welcome to attend to observe the meeting. Please register your interest by emailing bswicb.communications@nhs.netAttend or ask a…

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People in BSW with learning disabilities and autism to benefit from a share of £40m investment in care

People living with autism and learning disabilities cross BSW are set to benefit from a £40m NHS investment to improve acute mental health care in the South West Twenty new mental health hospital beds across the South West will help bring an end to long-distance placements, making life better both for individuals who need hospital…

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