Health

An Adver reader criticised the decision to give a private company the contract to provide community care services in Swindon and Wiltshire.

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Ex-NHS employee disappointed by private company winning care contract

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

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First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected

Swindon's expanded A&E opened in July 2024

Swindon's expanded A&E opened in July 2024

Great Western Hospital

More Great Western Hospital changes after £33.5m expansion

The last 48 hours of strike action took place in September of this year.

The last 48 hours of strike action took place in September of this year.

Great Western Hospital

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Great Western Hospital workers to strike again over pay

Maxine Wrathall in hospital after her seizure and the scar on her head after a brain tumour was removed

Maxine Wrathall in hospital after her seizure and the scar on her head after a brain tumour was removed

Brain tumour survivor 'lucky' to be alive after collapse

Dr Amir Khan revealed that one breakfast staple could have you outliving the rest of us.

Dr Amir Khan revealed that one breakfast staple could have you outliving the rest of us.

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Dr Amir Khan says one breakfast food is the key to 'living longer'

Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus symptoms to look out for and how to treat the bug at home

The Lord lieutenant of Wiltshire (left) presents the Silver Award to Caroline Holmes and Dee Runciman, the ICB’s strategic people manager

The Lord lieutenant of Wiltshire (left) presents the Silver Award to Caroline Holmes and Dee Runciman, the ICB’s strategic people manager

NHS organisation wins award for armed forces support

Sarah Swift from the Alzheimer’s Society talking to attendees

Sarah Swift from the Alzheimer’s Society talking to attendees

Dementia awareness event held by law firm

SAD Lamps help to simulate the sunlight that's missing during the darker winter months

SAD Lamps help to simulate the sunlight that's missing during the darker winter months

Do SAD Lamps work and how effective are they? Where to buy and how to use

Residents at The Orders of St John Care Trust benefit from professional care in a friendly, supportive environment

Residents at The Orders of St John Care Trust benefit from professional care in a friendly, supportive environment

Planning for care in later life

Bell and her parents with the burns she was left with

Bell and her parents with the burns she was left with

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Dad describes horror of seeing his toddler badly scalded by hot tea

A family 'riddled with cancer' are trying to do everything they can to help others dealing with the disease

A family 'riddled with cancer' are trying to do everything they can to help others dealing with the disease

Family 'riddled with cancer' helping others to battle the disease

Ryan Ford before and after his weight loss

Ryan Ford before and after his weight loss

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Dad reveals incredible weight loss journey

Over 1,000 official complaints were made against local NHS services last year

Over 1,000 official complaints were made against local NHS services last year

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Most common complaint against local NHS revealed as over 1,000 made

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Health boss who started week Covid lockdowns began in Swindon bids farewell

A Joint Chief Executive Officer has been appointed to oversee Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the Royal United Hospitals Bath Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

A Joint Chief Executive Officer has been appointed to oversee Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the Royal United Hospitals Bath Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

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Meet the person now in charge of Great Western Hospital

Gina's husband Budge (right) and social care specialist Janet Shreeve (left) have spoken out

Gina's husband Budge (right) and social care specialist Janet Shreeve (left) have spoken out

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Family feel forced to leave home after ‘social care nightmare’

Swindon Advertiser editor Daniel Wood giving blood

Swindon Advertiser editor Daniel Wood giving blood

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"I'm giving blood to give back the amount that saved my wife's life"

Swindon Carers Centre is seeking to appoint people to its Board of Trustees

Swindon Carers Centre is seeking to appoint people to its Board of Trustees

Swindon Carers Centre seeking support to help plan its future

Walcot has been named as one of the worst places in England for defibrillator access

Walcot has been named as one of the worst places in England for defibrillator access

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A Swindon area is one of worst places for defibrillators

(L-R) DJ and broadcaster Ashley James, footballer Millie Bright, activist and former Love Island contestant Sharon Gaffka, and disability campaigner Lucy Edwards wearing the CPR Bra

(L-R) DJ and broadcaster Ashley James, footballer Millie Bright, activist and former Love Island contestant Sharon Gaffka, and disability campaigner Lucy Edwards wearing the CPR Bra

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Third of Brits afraid to give women CPR, study finds

Hundreds of Great Western Hospital patients have been diagnosed with tooth decay as fewer and fewer dental practices accept new NHS patients

Hundreds of Great Western Hospital patients have been diagnosed with tooth decay as fewer and fewer dental practices accept new NHS patients

Great Western Hospital

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Dentistry concerns as hundreds diagnosed with tooth decay at GWH

A union boss says recent changes to community care will be a disaster for staff

A union boss says recent changes to community care will be a disaster for staff

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Union boss slams major local NHS changes as ‘disastrous decision’

A woman who went to a Swindon salon expecting a deluxe facial has sustained first degree burns

A woman who went to a Swindon salon expecting a deluxe facial has sustained first degree burns

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Mum suffers burns to face 'during deluxe salon treatment'

The team at SpaMedica Swindon

The team at SpaMedica Swindon

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New Swindon eye hospital to cut cataract surgery waiting times

Medical staff in PPE

Medical staff in PPE

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GWH Hospital loses contract as health bosses announce 'major transformation'

The 12-week programmes will begin this month

The 12-week programmes will begin this month

Men's wellbeing programme set to be launched in Wiltshire

From l-r Lily, Jeanette, and Lucy in the training room at First City House

From l-r Lily, Jeanette, and Lucy in the training room at First City House

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Swindon care company gets top score following concerns about service

Haine & Smith Opticians was ranked second in the country in a survey by Which? magazine

Haine & Smith Opticians was ranked second in the country in a survey by Which? magazine

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Wiltshire opticians named among best in the country by Which?

Phil Skeates outside the Cygnet Brunel unit.

Phil Skeates outside the Cygnet Brunel unit.

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Swindon man 'gets life back' from hospital after seizure in supermarket

A warning was issued by GWH about their Urgent Treatment Centre

A warning was issued by GWH about their Urgent Treatment Centre

Great Western Hospital

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Urgent warning from Great Western Hospital A&E department

Therapy dog Jette has retired from her role at Great Western Hospital and volunteers have thanked her for her service

Therapy dog Jette has retired from her role at Great Western Hospital and volunteers have thanked her for her service

Great Western Hospital

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Beloved therapy dog Jette retires from Great Western Hospital

NHS data shows a concerning rise in FGM victims in Wiltshire

NHS data shows a concerning rise in FGM victims in Wiltshire

Female Genital Mutilation

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Concerning rise in FGM victims as numbers near double

Restaurant made ‘big changes’ to improve one-star food hygiene rating

Restaurant made ‘big changes’ to improve one-star food hygiene rating

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Restaurant made ‘big changes’ to improve one-star food hygiene rating

Experts have blamed the surgeon poverty and declining vaccination rates.

Experts have blamed the surgeon poverty and declining vaccination rates.

Deadly Victorian illness rising in the UK as hundreds of cases reported

Great Western Hospital's new emergency department has already treated more than 2,000 patients since it opened three weeks ago

Great Western Hospital's new emergency department has already treated more than 2,000 patients since it opened three weeks ago

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New emergency department has already seen more than 2,000 patients

The event celebrated people who care for those with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or autism

The event celebrated people who care for those with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or autism

Carers celebrated at special event held by NHS trust

Oxford Brookes University is one of seven universities to make up the consortium

Oxford Brookes University is one of seven universities to make up the consortium

Oxford Brookes University to receive share of £3.3m investment

People are being encouraged to get their flu and Covid-19 vaccines

People are being encouraged to get their flu and Covid-19 vaccines

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Second phase of winter vaccine programme begins in Swindon and Wiltshire

The study's participants spent 15 minutes sat in three different sizes of HSL's Burrows Relax chair

The study's participants spent 15 minutes sat in three different sizes of HSL's Burrows Relax chair

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New study finds the right size chair can reduce heart rate and blood pressure

Swindon Lions Club has awarded West Swindon Parish Council a £2,000 grant to buy and install the defibrillators

Swindon Lions Club has awarded West Swindon Parish Council a £2,000 grant to buy and install the defibrillators

Three new defibrillators to be installed after community effort

Great Western Hospital

Great Western Hospital

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Hospital urges patients to share experiences at special town centre event

Meningitis Now supporters travel from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington on Tuesday, October 1

Meningitis Now supporters travel from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington on Tuesday, October 1

Great Western Railway's special train even labelled a success

A doctor's surgery in Wiltshire was left in darkness after a roadworks error

A doctor's surgery in Wiltshire was left in darkness after a roadworks error

Doctor's surgery plunged into darkness thanks to nearby roadworks

The new children's unit building was opened by pupils of Shaw Ridge Primary School

The new children's unit building was opened by pupils of Shaw Ridge Primary School

Great Western Hospital

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Building work complete on hospital's first ever Children's Emergency Unit

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust to be operated under a joint chief executive

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust to be operated under a joint chief executive

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Salisbury Hospital to share boss with both Swindon AND Bath

An Iceland store in Swindon has been forced to close after a rodent was spotted by customers and colleagues on the shopfloor

An Iceland store in Swindon has been forced to close after a rodent was spotted by customers and colleagues on the shopfloor

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Supermarket suddenly closed because of a rogue 'rat' running around

(L-R) Filipe Carvalho, chair of the National Colorectal Cancer Nurses Network, Sarah Gosturani, Beth Mwangi, and Genevieve Edwards, chief executive of Bowel Cancer UK

(L-R) Filipe Carvalho, chair of the National Colorectal Cancer Nurses Network, Sarah Gosturani, Beth Mwangi, and Genevieve Edwards, chief executive of Bowel Cancer UK

'Fun and caring' chemotherapy nurses win award

Products in Asda stores have pink packaging as part of the campaign

Products in Asda stores have pink packaging as part of the campaign

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Here's why products have suddenly turned pink in local Asda stores

AWP has paid out nearly £3 million to patients due to the poor quality of the care and service provided

AWP has paid out nearly £3 million to patients due to the poor quality of the care and service provided

Avon and Wiltshire mental health trust pays out £2.5m in negligence claims

An event will be held in Swindon on October 19

An event will be held in Swindon on October 19

Free CPR training event in Swindon town centre this month

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New chair announced for Wiltshire mental health trust

The stickers feature the message

The stickers feature the message

Why stickers with an important message have been put on GLL leisure centre mirrors