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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated organisation, providing acute services in Swindon.

We recognise that some people have a disability, sensory loss or impairment which means that they need some assistance with accessing our services, or with obtaining information about them. If you require any assistance, please tell us by completing the short My Needs online form on www.gwh.nhs.uk/myneeds or speak to one of our staff.

25/07/2025

Strike action is taking place until Wednesday 30 July by resident doctor members of the British Medical Association.

Our urgent and emergency care and other essential services remain open as normal, however we may need to rearrange some planned appointments, treatments and procedures.

If you do not hear from us, please attend your appointment as planned.

Visit our website for further information https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/

24/07/2025

Update - 10.30am, Friday 25 July

The issue is no longer affecting 999, and making calls to the emergency services has returned to normal.
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🚨Please see the below message regarding ongoing issues with some mobile phone providers, and the impact it is having on calling #999 🔽

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23/07/2025

We’re really proud to be named Site of the Month for our work on a national stop smoking trial helping pregnant women and birthing people. 💙

The trial is looking at better ways to use ni****ne patches and other Ni****ne Replacement Therapy (NRT) to support people to quit smoking during pregnancy. Quitting smoking while pregnant is one of the best things that can be done to support a baby’s health. 👶

So far, 13 people have joined the trial at the Trust, and our team is working hard to support even more.

Well done to our amazing Research Midwife, Tracey Benn, and Health in Pregnancy Advisors, Sandy Brock and Wendy Govier, for their brilliant work!

Read more on our website: https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/news/posts/2025/july/trust-named-site-of-the-month-for-groundbreaking-stop-smoking-trial-in-pregnancy/

23/07/2025

We’re proud to be attending Swindon Pride 2025 next month.

Our Sexual Health team will be there on Saturday 9 August to offer advice, answer your questions, and signpost you to our local clinics and services.

Pop along and see us, we’re here to support you. 💙🌈

22/07/2025

Strike action by resident doctor members of the British Medical Association is planned for Friday 25 July until Wednesday 30 July.

We have planned for this period to ensure we can safely maintain as many services as possible and our urgent and emergency care and other essential services will remain open as normal.

We may need to rearrange some planned appointments, treatments and procedures.

If you do not hear from us, please attend your appointment as planned.

Visit our website for further information 👉 https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/

21/07/2025

Since launching our respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme in September, our maternity services team has successfully administered over 2,000 vaccinations to protect parents and babies against RSV.

RSV is a serious condition which can make it difficult for new born babies to breathe. 20,000 infants need hospital treatment for RSV each year.

Pregnant women are eligible for a free RSV vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections. You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy by attending one of our walk-in vaccination clinics.

📍 Location: Women’s Outpatients, Floor 2, Great Western Hospital
🕒 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30
For alternative appointment options or further information, please email:
📧 gwh.maternityvaccinations@nhs.net

A huge thank you to our dedicated maternity staff who make this possible every day. 👏

20/07/2025

🌥️ Help us finish the weekend strong – use NHS services the right way.

The Air Tattoo winds down today, and while the weather is cooler the area may still be busy.

Here is how you can help us and your community:
💙 Stick to your appointment — or cancel in advance if you cannot make it
🧠 Not sure if it is urgent? Call 111 or use NHS 111 online for advice
🚶‍♀️ Consider walking or using public transport if you are coming to hospital
🙌 Thank you for helping our teams give care where it is needed most

Let’s wrap up the weekend safely – together.

19/07/2025

We are expecting a busy Saturday – the weather may be cooler, but with thousands attending the Air Tattoo nearby, roads, local services, and urgent care teams will be under more pressure than usual.

If you or someone you care for needs help today:

Call 111 or use NHS 111 online first for fast, trusted advice
For non-life-threatening injuries, Chippenham Minor Injury Unit is a short distance from Swindon
Find your nearest pharmacy and contact them for support: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

By taking these small steps, you are helping us stay ready for emergencies.

18/07/2025

And finally, the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising those who have served the NHS for 20 years or more, goes to Dr Kash Aujla. 👏

Dr Aujla (pictured on the left) is celebrated for his exceptional leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact on Emergency Medicine and the Great Western Hospital community through over two decades of dedicated service. Well done!

18/07/2025

Our penultimate award of the night, the Star of the Year, goes to the Antenatal Day Assessment Unit (DAU) Team. 🤩

The DAU team has been instrumental in developing a new outpatient hypertension pathway that empowers pregnant people to safely monitor their blood pressure at home, improving care and reducing hospital visits across the West of England.

18/07/2025

Our Team of the Year goes the Access Team, well done! 🎉

The Access Team are behind-the-scenes heroes who have worked incredibly hard to improve patient pathway monitoring, ensuring thousands of patients get the care they need without unnecessary delays.

18/07/2025

Our Patient Choice Award, nominations made by patients and their families, goes to Tim Maughan, Professor of Clinical Oncology, and Charlotte Perry-Bennett, Medical Secretary.

Both Professor Maughan and Charlotte make a brilliant team, combining expert care and calm, clear communication to put patients first every step of the way. What an incredible duo! Congratulations to both. 🌟

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