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While many routine appointments and operations are likely to be impacted by the next round of industrial action by junior doctors, NHS leaders in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have vowed that care will still be available for those in need.

NHS England has announced the rollout of Martha’s rule in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

Since October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.

Patients in Wiltshire can now receive acute clinical care from the comfort of their own home while helping to relieve pressures on local services. Find out more about how virtual wards work.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

Community health services provided by Wiltshire Health and Care may be impacted by Unison strikes this week.

Wiltshire Council has joined forces with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to create a new wellbeing programme for men aged 20-59.

Share for Better Care, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes Healthwatch England is calling for the NHS and Government to make.

Pharmacy First scheme will mean patients can get a prescription without needing to see a doctor.