Health

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service received 11,115 referrals between April 1 2023 and June 30 2024.

Wiltshire Council

Children waiting longer than average in Wiltshire for mental health support

Invictus Plus Care team leader Florence Hukure hand in a petition to Wiltshire Council asking for the right to appeal the contract termination.

Invictus Plus Care team leader Florence Hukure hand in a petition to Wiltshire Council asking for the right to appeal the contract termination.

Wiltshire Council

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Care company in axed contract dispute rated ‘Good’ by regulator CQC

Pictured: Sir Nicholas Serota, Chair of Arts Council England; Mark Marshall and Jason Norris, Trowbridge Service Users Group; Francesca Aita, Creative Lives.

Pictured: Sir Nicholas Serota, Chair of Arts Council England; Mark Marshall and Jason Norris, Trowbridge Service Users Group; Francesca Aita, Creative Lives.

Wiltshire group supporting people with mental health issues scoops national award

Help for Heroes choir

Help for Heroes choir

Singing the Blues

Dementia is a progressive condition affecting memory and cognitive function.

Dementia is a progressive condition affecting memory and cognitive function.

Wiltshire Council

More than 11,000 Wiltshire residents over 65 predicted to have dementia by 2030

Sally Haddrell-Jenks, chief executive officer at Dementia@Home, with Kate Hanny, business operations director, and Jackie Ransome, director of care.

Sally Haddrell-Jenks, chief executive officer at Dementia@Home, with Kate Hanny, business operations director, and Jackie Ransome, director of care.

Wiltshire care company learns new CQC rating

Take the stress out of your move to a care home

Take the stress out of your move to a care home

Moving into a care home – top tips from Berkley Care Group

Former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes.

Former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes.

Pain can make veterans feel alone: Help for Heroes is by their side

Serenity Tanner, 20, spent 12 days in hospital after being struck down with Dengue fever, which is passed to humans from mosquitos.

Serenity Tanner, 20, spent 12 days in hospital after being struck down with Dengue fever, which is passed to humans from mosquitos.

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'I thought I had heat stroke but it was a deadly tropical virus'

Disabled Josselin Tilley has learned to walk for the first time at the age of 18.

Disabled Josselin Tilley has learned to walk for the first time at the age of 18.

Mum ‘shocked’ when disabled daughter walks aged 18 for first time

The proposed site for the £20m Trowbridge Integrated Healthcare Centre

The proposed site for the £20m Trowbridge Integrated Healthcare Centre

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Objection to latest plans for £20m health hub over parking disagreement

Chris Smith promoting Man Down group meetings for men with mental health concerns.

Chris Smith promoting Man Down group meetings for men with mental health concerns.

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New Wiltshire group aims to provide support for mental health issues

A man was spotted carrying a bread knife on a residential street in Chippenham

A man was spotted carrying a bread knife on a residential street in Chippenham

Swindon Magistrates Court

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'A stupid mistake': Man caught carrying knife in street hears his fate

British Skin Foundation CEO, Matthew Patey, thanks Adam Busby, group clinical director of Circle Health Group.

British Skin Foundation CEO, Matthew Patey, thanks Adam Busby, group clinical director of Circle Health Group.

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Private hospital group pledges £10k to fund skin cancer research

Andreena Anderson receiving her award from Sally Matravers, regional deputy director of nursing and quality

Andreena Anderson receiving her award from Sally Matravers, regional deputy director of nursing and quality

Healthcare support workers celebrated with national awards

Mr and Ms Fortune argued that previous comments

Mr and Ms Fortune argued that previous comments

Planning Applications

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Investigation carried out after claims of 'contaminated' land

Helping Hands Home Care

Helping Hands Home Care

Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain

Sarah Peacock with her colleagues on the walk to promote 'It’s okay to talk'.

Sarah Peacock with her colleagues on the walk to promote 'It’s okay to talk'.

Women complete walk in hopes of opening new mental health centre

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support

Jason Knight is still recuperating in Southmead Hospital in Bristol following his most recent major operation to save his legs.

Jason Knight is still recuperating in Southmead Hospital in Bristol following his most recent major operation to save his legs.

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Father says his son’s life has been 'completely changed' by 33,000-volt shock

As of June 2023, 44.8 per cent of children had not accessed dental services in the year prior.

As of June 2023, 44.8 per cent of children had not accessed dental services in the year prior.

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'Shocking' rates of tooth decay in Wiltshire children revealed

Salisbury District Hospital

Salisbury District Hospital

Salisbury District Hospital

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More than 9,700 parking fines issued at Salisbury Hospital

The number of local young people accessing support services falls below targets.

The number of local young people accessing support services falls below targets.

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Report reveals rates of 'serious' mental health cases

Jean is one of thousands of LGBT+ veterans who had their military careers cut short.

Jean is one of thousands of LGBT+ veterans who had their military careers cut short.

Mission for justice

Residents in Warminster have complained to their MP about the service they receive from the

Residents in Warminster have complained to their MP about the service they receive from the

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Town council takes action after complaints about 'ridiculous' pharmacy queues

Residents in Warminster have complained to their MP about the service they receive from the town’s remaining two pharmacies

Residents in Warminster have complained to their MP about the service they receive from the town’s remaining two pharmacies

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Residents in Warminster complain about 'ridiculous' queues for prescriptions

Planning to pay for care for yourself or a loved one? Read on.

Planning to pay for care for yourself or a loved one? Read on.

Choosing a care home - what you need to know

Clare Griffin gives the thumbs down on her long-term prognosis.

Clare Griffin gives the thumbs down on her long-term prognosis.

Terminally-ill woman who lost fiance and had 78 operations has one last wish

Karena McAlister used to enjoy a variety of hobbies with her partner Gary Harvey

Karena McAlister used to enjoy a variety of hobbies with her partner Gary Harvey

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Mother wins negligence claim against hospital after post-op wound burst

The areas in the county that have the highest rates of diagnosed depression are Tidworth (14.5 per cent) and Trowbridge (14.0 per cent).

The areas in the county that have the highest rates of diagnosed depression are Tidworth (14.5 per cent) and Trowbridge (14.0 per cent).

Rates of self-harm in Wiltshire much higher than national average

Patients at home rather than on a ward are five times less likely to acquire an infection.

Patients at home rather than on a ward are five times less likely to acquire an infection.

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Twice as many patients being treated at home rather than hospital

Trowbridge Minor Injuries Unit in Seymour Road.

Trowbridge Minor Injuries Unit in Seymour Road.

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Trowbridge Minor Injuries Unit patient told to ‘go to Chippenham’ instead

Residents and staff at The Orders of St John Care Trust enjoy time spent together

Residents and staff at The Orders of St John Care Trust enjoy time spent together

Planning for care in later life: what you need to know

Josie Keenan is now a healthcare assistant at the Bath Clinic.

Josie Keenan is now a healthcare assistant at the Bath Clinic.

How nursing apprentice overcame nerves to go back into education

Junior doctors on strike outside GWH in March 2023

Junior doctors on strike outside GWH in March 2023

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Workers from six Wiltshire NHS hospitals set to strike this month

An audiologist is warning people how to remove ear wax correctly

An audiologist is warning people how to remove ear wax correctly

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Audiologist warns public NOT to use these methods to remove earwax

Let’s talk: Chatty Café customers at the Mill Café in Bradford on Avon.

Let’s talk: Chatty Café customers at the Mill Café in Bradford on Avon.

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Chatty Café gets off to a good start

The measles rash is made up of small red-brown spots that may join together into larger blotchy patches.

The measles rash is made up of small red-brown spots that may join together into larger blotchy patches.

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'Alarming' rise in measles cases sparks reminder from council

Jacky Medlock died following a crash involving a HGV.

Jacky Medlock died following a crash involving a HGV.

'Wonderful' grandmother killed in Wiltshire lorry crash is named

- Baptist Church pastor Matt Neale, the Pastor (on right) and Kevin Smith, first aider and village resident.

- Baptist Church pastor Matt Neale, the Pastor (on right) and Kevin Smith, first aider and village resident.

Anonymous donors fund £2,000 lifesaving equipment in village

The Mill Cafe in Bradford on Avon is joining the Chatty Cafe scheme later this month to help isolated people feel less lonely

The Mill Cafe in Bradford on Avon is joining the Chatty Cafe scheme later this month to help isolated people feel less lonely

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How a Wiltshire café is helping isolated people feel less lonely this month

Our Future Health's new mobile health clinic has arrived at Tesco Express at County Way, Trowbridge, to January 30.

Our Future Health's new mobile health clinic has arrived at Tesco Express at County Way, Trowbridge, to January 30.

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Mobile healthcare research clinic comes to Trowbridge

Plans for an integrated healthcare centre in Trowbridge have moved a step closer

Plans for an integrated healthcare centre in Trowbridge have moved a step closer

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£20m 'health hub' in Wiltshire town a step closer to fruition

The groups offer the chance to meet people in a similar situation.

The groups offer the chance to meet people in a similar situation.

Health & Wellbeing

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New support groups launched for residents with Parkinson's disease

Rethink Mental Health say Christmas can be a lonely time for people living with mental illness.

Rethink Mental Health say Christmas can be a lonely time for people living with mental illness.

What to do if you or a loved one are feeling low over Christmas

Keryn receives companionship from Jane as well as care.

Keryn receives companionship from Jane as well as care.

Woman not alone for Christmas as carer brings her into home

The defibrillator is just off Silver Street Lane in Trowbridge

The defibrillator is just off Silver Street Lane in Trowbridge

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Trowbridge mayor helps launch life-saving community defibrillator

Those eligible for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations include people aged 65 or over.

Those eligible for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations include people aged 65 or over.

Warning over rising Covid cases in county this Christmas

Megan Field during her rehabilitation process

Megan Field during her rehabilitation process

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Wiltshire horse rider to walk again after ‘life-changing’ spinal injury

Only seven pharmacies will be open on Christmas day

Only seven pharmacies will be open on Christmas day

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The Wiltshire pharmacies staying open over Christmas and New Year's

Trowbridge Community Hospital workers have now ended their one-day strike over pay.

Trowbridge Community Hospital workers have now ended their one-day strike over pay.

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Community hospital health workers end 24-hour strike over pay

Researchers in this field aim to create novel biological systems that may not exist in nature.

Researchers in this field aim to create novel biological systems that may not exist in nature.

Wiltshire MP says engineering biology can redefine our world

The business' other site on Market Street has a five-out-of-five rating.

The business' other site on Market Street has a five-out-of-five rating.

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Council’s county hall café slapped with poor food hygiene rating in inspection