News archive 2017
Help us get patients home as early as possible
What you can do to help speed up discharges
Help your local NHS by seeking help without delay
Know your healthcare options in Swindon
Recruitment event brings care closer to home
Come along on Saturday 28 January
Recruitment event for would-be hospital volunteers
Join us at GWH from 10am on Saturday 4 February
Patients asked to nominate staff who go above and beyond
Who's deserving of our Patients' Choice Award?
NICE approves pioneering cancer treatment
Intraoperative radiotherapy to benefit up to 120 patients a year
Dedication to sepsis helps 90 per cent to full recovery
Lifesaving work at the Great Western Hospital
Consultant opens up on matters of the heart
Listen back to heart doctor's Valentine's radio interview
Lifesavers wanted for GWH emergency team
Recruitment event on Saturday 2 December
No difficult second album for GWH doctor
Consultant's fresh bid for Christmas chart success
Patients' trip to Pantoland is just what the doctor ordered
Festive fun on the Children's Unit
Consultant aims for dizzy heights with upcoming health talk
GWH doctor to give public an expert insight
Members get more from their local NHS
Join today and have a say on how services are run
The Great Western Hospital is extremely busy
Patients asked to consider other local healthcare options
Eight out of ten hip fracture patients out of bed 24 hours after surgery
Project to improve care produces impressive first year results
Nurse gives prize-winning stroke support to new mums
Joanne Prior set up bespoke support group
Red bags designed to ease care journey
New pilot scheme begins next week
Brighter Futures smash £2 million target before Christmas Day
Fundraisers raise thousands in December
UK's first four lead pacemaker fitted at GWH
Swindon patients first to receive cutting-edge treatment
Staff Profile: Acute Stroke Unit
Meet Sarah King, Occupational Therapist, on day three of Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Staff Profile: Occupational Therapy Assistants, Acute Wards
Meet Hope Swift and Annette Webb on day four of Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Staff Profile: OT Assistants in Front Door and Discharge Service
Meet Sally Rogers and Rachael Aplin on day four of Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Staff Profile: Interview with an OT assistant
Meet Bethany Laken, Occupational Therapy Assistant on day four of Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Staff Profile: Return to Practice OTs
Find out about returning to practice on day five of Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Staff Profile: Occupational Therapy Student
Find out about studying Occupational Therapy on day five of Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Join the team caring for the smallest patients
Children's services recruitment day on Saturday 18 November
Trust's flu target smashed just weeks into campaign
More than 72 per cent of frontline staff have had the jab
Community nurses help take the pressure off
Raising awareness of how to prevent pressure ulcers
Public invited to have their say on local cancer care
Give feedback at event on Thursday 30 November
Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Celebrates occupational therapists from 6 - 12 November
New voice banking software helps patients hold on to speech
Support for people with Motor Neurone Disease
Former patient volunteers on GWH ward where he was treated
Transplant patient came back to Neptune Ward last month
Staff profile: Orthopaedic Therapy Team
Meet the Orthopaedic Therapy Team on day two of Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Staff Profile: Acute Occupational Therapy Team
Meet the Acute Occupational Therapy Team on day two of Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Staff profile: Front Door Team
Meet the Front Door Team on day two of Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Getting a clearer view of the work of radiographers
Celebrating World Radiography Day on 8 November
Occupational Therapy Week - links
Find out more about the work of Occupational Therapists at the Trust
Staff Profile: Stroke Services Team and Swicc
Meet the Stroke Services Team and SwICC on day three of Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Staff Profile: Swindon Community Rehab Team
Meet the Swindon Community Rehab Team on day three of Occupational Therapy Week 2017
Staff at GWH experience virtual reality for World Mental Health Day
Virtual reality film mimics sensory overload for autistic people
Consultant urges public to be breast aware
Expert to give free talk on Thursday 12 October
Flu campaign off to a fighting start as 1,000 staff get protected in first week
Seasonal vaccine is best form of defence
TV sports announcer pens thank you to staff
Voice-of-snooker Rob Walker praises teams at the Great Western Hospital
GWH ward's initiative gets patients into the groove
Staff on the Trauma Unit hold weekly physiotherapy dance sessions
GWH street flooring replacement
Ground floor corridor floors to be replaced overnight
GWH staff practice rare emergency
Joined forces to take part in innovative simulation
App brings parents closer to newborns
GWH staff send photos and updates to parents
League of Friends make it a hat-trick to boost Radiotherapy Appeal by another £25,000
Donation inspired by visit to Churchill Hospital
Green days help patients get home sooner
Reducing patients' time spent in hospital
Join the team helping patients back on their feet
SwICC recruitment event on Saturday 4 November
Tent used for chemical spill simulation
Teams practice using specialist equipment
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for public governors
Nominations required by 12 September
Think ahead and help your NHS this August Bank Holiday
How to access healthcare services in the Swindon area
GWH ward offers sweet treat for hip fracture patients
Pop-up tea parties provide conversations and calories
Sepsis success celebrated during first ever Quality Week
90 per cent of patients screened for potentially fatal infection
Hospital team swaps blood for mud at South West NHS Military Challenge
Great Western Warriors battle it out on Dartmoor
Support for young people ahead of move into adulthood
Parents and carers invited to GWH event on 19 September
Brighter Futures is top fundraiser at Swindon Half Marathon
More than £12,000 raised for Trust charity
Health secretary sends congratulations to Trust
Jeremy Hunt sent letter for impressive feedback rating
Annual Members' Meeting tomorrow
Between 5pm and 8pm at the Academy, GWH
GWH staff become first flu fighters
Countless staff have had the flu jab so far
Awards honour NHS heroes after busiest ever year
Staff Excellence Awards 2017
Students watch on as NHS staff come to the rescue
Simulation day highlights diversity of a career in healthcare
New playground ahoy!
Official opening of seaside adventure zone - photo album
Transplant survivors near 500 mark in Wiltshire
More people alive than ever before thanks to organ donation
Leading Spanish doctor chooses GWH as first stop on international trip to find best dementia care
Exemplary care prompts dignitary visit
Swindons newest private healthcare option opens doors to the public
Find out more about Shalbourne Private Health Care
Mayor honours hard-working hospital staff
Trust hosts special awards ceremony
GWH's lifesavers to star in 999: What's Your Emergency?
Tune in to Channel 4 at 9pm tonight!
Look out for NHS heroes on roads around Swindon
Buses and billboards to feature stars of recruitment campaign
Trust welcomes latest rating by Care Quality Commission
Report of routine inspection
Endoscopy service earns national recognition
Service is awarded coveted JAG Accreditation
A joint approach to Learning Disability Week
Raising awareness with Swindon Borough Council
Smile-raising superheroes sought for Swindon's smallest souls
Children's Services recruitment day on Saturday 24 June
Keep your cool during the heat wave
Easy steps to stay healthy
New mums urged to share ideas on improving maternity services
Come along to free, fun and informal workshop
More than 30 firefighters to take part in GWH exercise
Event to test emergency response plans
Trust chosen to join revolutionary genomic project
Patients encouraged to speak to their doctor
Fire exercise: photo gallery
Pictures from the preparedness exercise at GWH
Award for team's dedication to supporting students
Dove Unit at GWH crowned Placement of the Year
New seaside adventure zone gives poorly patients space to play
Making youngsters' time in hospital more enjoyable
Help us to get patients home as early as possible
What you can do to help speed up discharges
Don't delay - seek help early on
Know your healthcare options in Swindon
Would-be heroes encouraged to join lifesaving squad
Find out how to start a career in the Emergency Department
Radiotherapy Appeal gets another £10,000 boost from Friends
Grant is step closer to bringing radiotherapy to Swindon
Why it's good to talk about death and dying
Trust marks Dying Matters Awareness Week
Thanks given to the people in blue on International Nurses Day
Senior figures lead the annual celebration
Statement on reported NHS cyber attack
Hundreds of healthcare staff travel to Swindon to learn more about dementia
More than 200 set to take part in unique event
NHS newcomers make time for Golden Oldies
Apprentices support elderly people in the community
Nurse of 50 years proves she's a real Starr
Special award for long-serving SCBU sister
Balloon carries message of mental health awareness overseas
Found by hiker in beauty spot in rural France
State-of-the-art health centre arrives in Swindon
New building to house seven-day walk-in clinic
Join the teams helping patients after hospital
Intermediate care positions on offer at recruitment event
Survey shows staff are happier than average
Results are in for NHS Staff Survey 2016
Radiotherapy Appeal reaches £1.5m halfway point
Brighter Futures says thank you to fundraisers
Innovative training programme prompts prestigious award nod
TWIST team given Health Education England nomination
Pressure ulcers at GWH lowest in the South West
Cases fall by 60 per cent in two years
Cancer survivor completes epic walk from Oxford to Swindon for Radiotherapy Appeal
70-mile round walk for Brighter Futures
Trust advertises new senior nurse role
Unique new role recognises experienced staff
Support your local NHS this Easter
Healthcare options for the Bank Holiday weekend
Real-life NHS heroes encourage others to follow their footsteps
Staff star in new recruitment campaign
Surgeon trail blazes cutting-edge 3D printing technology for complex hip replacement
State-of-the-art procedure helps patient to walk pain free
Learn the secrets of a silent night at sleep apnoea event
Come along on Saturday 6 May
GWH welcomes Royal Voluntary Service CEO
Visit highlights volunteers' vital role
Restart your NHS career with free course
Return to Practice reopens the door for allied health professionals
Catering manager's epic one-day London to Paris cycle
Fast-food junkie shed 12 stone prior to Brighter Futures fundraiser
