LOCAL MP, Andrew Murrison, has again called for the 2006 dental contract, negotiated by the previous government, to be overhauled. Since April 2006, UK NHS dentists have been paid according…
October 25, 2022Comments Off on MP calls for fresh approach to NHS dentistryRead More
THE Westbury Group Practice (WGP) Patient Participation Group (PPG) is looking for new members to participate in supporting health care services to meet the needs of the Westbury community. The…
August 16, 2022Comments Off on HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT HEALTH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITYRead More
LOCAL mental health charity Wiltshire Mind is trialling a new trauma counselling service. The Melksham-based charity reports, “Traumatic events can have a massive effect on our mental health. Support for…
February 2, 2022Comments Off on Minding the gap – charity offers trauma support for people across WiltshireRead More
WILTSHIRE Council is asking Westbury residents to keep playing their part to protect each other, as national measures are introduced to mitigate the risk of the COVID-19 variant, Omicron. …
December 8, 2021Comments Off on Residents urged to play their part to mitigate the risk of new COVID-19 variantRead More
PARENTS across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can now arrange for their child to receive a coronavirus vaccine outside of school. Previously, vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds…
October 27, 2021Comments Off on Covid-19 vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds now available outside of schoolRead More
MORE than 45,000 children aged between 12 and 15-years-old in Bath and North-East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are to be offered the coronavirus vaccine. England’s Chief Medical Officers, led…
September 28, 2021Comments Off on Around 45,000 local secondary school children to be offered Covid-19 vaccineRead More
CARERS of all ages are being reminded support and advice is still available if they need a helping hand during the current COVID-19 situation. Carers can be in a range…
April 14, 2020Comments Off on Carers encouraged to access latest advice and supportRead More
DURING the current lockdown we would like to notify you of the services still available through The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust to those over 60 or 18+ with a registered…
April 14, 2020Comments Off on The Wiltshire Bobby Van TrustRead More
Five ways to support people affected by dementia from your own home Coronavirus is posing a significant risk for people affected by dementia and many are cut off from the…
April 11, 2020Comments Off on Alzheimer’s Society offers tips for people with dementia and the general public during coronavirus pandemicRead More
GOOD hygiene and physical distancing are the best ways to protect yourself and everyone around you from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) according to the World Health Organization. The virus spreads through droplets expelled…
April 11, 2020Comments Off on Hand sanitiser or soap: making an informed choice for COVID-19Read More
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