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What is SAD and how can you manage it?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in 20 people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.
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Appeal for public support as consultants, junior doctors and radiographers take part in further industrial action
Health leaders in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are once again calling for the public to support local health services during a forthcoming period of industrial action which will see junior doctors, consultants and radiographers all take part in strikes at the same time.
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What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?
The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.
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New community diagnostic centres to offer X-rays, blood tests, MRIs and more
Diagnostic services used to identify serious conditions such as cancer and heart disease will soon be available closer to home for people living across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.
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Vaccinations for flu and Covid-19 start for those most at risk
Vaccinations against flu and Covid-19 are now under way for those in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire most at risk of falling seriously ill.
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Flu and Covid autumn vaccine programmes brought forward
This year’s autumn flu and Covid-19 vaccine programmes will start earlier than planned in England as a precautionary measure following the identification of a new Covid-19 variant.
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All the latest from us
Our August 2023 ebulletin highlights our latest projects and how you can get involved.
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Quarterly Report April-June 2023
Highlights of our work and insights into what we heard from you during April-June 2023.
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Local NHS seeks views of patients and families on process of leaving hospital
People in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire who have recently been in hospital are being asked to share their views on how their journey from ward to home was managed.
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
If you need support for your health outside of the standard opening hours of your local GP, there are places that you can go for support.
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