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Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed.

Wiltshire Council has announced a new partnership to support unpaid carers in the county.

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

As part of the gradual winding down of Prescription Ordering Direct (POD), patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised of changes due to come into effect from today.

We’re calling on the people of Wiltshire to tell us what you think we should be working on in the coming year.

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.