Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

19/02/2026

Interested in finding out more about a career in the NHS with us?

Come along to our Careers Fair to speak with staff from right across the organisation, sharing insights into the range of roles we've got available.🏥

📌 Saturday 28 February
📍 The Academy, Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

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We are pleased to invite you to our careers fair, taking place on Saturday 28 February 2026.

Anyone aspiring to a career at the Trust or elsewhere in Swindon is welcome to come along and connect with a range of local employers.

This event is a great opportunity to meet face to face with local employers and partners like Oxford Brookes University, New College Swindon, Serco, First City Group and more!

📍The Academy, Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

Follow the link to register for free: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/swindoncommunitycareersfair/2079951

17/02/2026

Last month, our Clinical Health Psychology Service formally transferred to the Trust, having previously been delivered by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. 🤝

The team, led by Dr Anna Lagerdahl, supports patients to manage the emotional impact of physical health conditions and works closely with clinical colleagues to embed psychological thinking into everyday care.

This move will help further integrate psychological support across hospital services and enhance holistic care for our patients.

👉Read more on our website: https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/news/posts/2026/february/clinical-health-psychology-service-transfers-to-the-trust/

16/02/2026

This half-term, whilst your little ones are out and about enjoying a break from school, please bear in mind local healthcare support for under 18s should you need it.

There are other places in Swindon and Wiltshire that can treat children, so you don't always need to come to hospital.
👉Minor Injury Units
👉NHS Healthier Together website and app
👉Health visitor
👉Pharmacy or GP
If you child is unwell and you're not sure what to do, please always call NHS 111 first.

💙https://bswtogether.org.uk/yourhealth/childrens-health/

15/02/2026

Pharmacists are a great first choice for minor health concern, as many can prescribe medicines.

Ask if the prescribing pharmacist is available if you think you might need a prescription or over-the-counter medicine.

Find an open pharmacy near you: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

15/02/2026

And that’s a wrap for ! 🎉 A big thank you to everyone who spoke with us and helped celebrate apprenticeships across the Trust over the past week.

We were proud to hold an awards ceremony celebrating 38 colleagues who have successfully completed their apprenticeships in the last year – congratulations to you all!

We’re also delighted to share that we are now supporting a record 209 apprenticeships across the Trust – the highest number we have ever achieved.

Throughout the week, our teams have also visited local schools to speak with students and parents about the fantastic opportunities apprenticeships can offer.

Thank you to everyone who has been involved in making this week such a success.

🔗 Find out more about apprenticeships on our careers website: https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/recruitment/ways-to-join/apprenticeships/

14/02/2026

If you need urgent medical help, use NHS 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.

💊 Visit your local pharmacist for clinical advice on many minor illnesses.

📍 Minor Injuries Units in Cirencester, Chippenham and Trowbridge can help if you need treatment for a non-life-threatening injury.

🦷 For urgent dental care contact your dentist or NHS 111

🔗 For information on all the local services available, visit: https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/local-healthcare-services/

14/02/2026

Our Heart Clinic, delivered by our cardiology team, is celebrating its first anniversary after launching on Valentine’s Day 2025. ❤️

The clinic brings together a multidisciplinary team, led by consultants and specialist nurses, to provide joined-up care and support for patients with heart conditions.

Looking ahead, the clinic is expanding to include onsite psychological and pain management support where needed. There are also plans to introduce onsite testing to help diagnose conditions such as microvascular angina and coronary spasm.

If you are a patient living with angina and have any questions about the clinic, please speak to a member of staff at your next appointment.

13/02/2026

Was your baby born in February 2026? You could be invited to take part in our major survey that assesses the quality of maternity services in England.

It is vital that we listen to people using maternity services so we can understand what is working well and what needs to improve.

Look out for your invitation in the post or via SMS.

13/02/2026

Our Sexual Health service are experiencing technical difficulties and therefore you may not be able to contact the service at this time.

The service remains open with all pre-booked appointments still taking place. Walk-in clinics are also open at the following times:

👉🏼 Monday - 1.30pm
👉🏼 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 9am
👉🏼 Thursday - 5pm

Registration is 30 minutes before the start times.

We apologise for the inconvenience during this time and are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

12/02/2026

If your loved one is nearly ready to leave hospital, our team will contact you ahead of discharge to work with you to help them return home as quickly and safely as possible.

This may include discussing ongoing care, arranging equipment, or preparing for their return home. Simple steps, such as checking essentials are in and making sure the heating is on, can help make their journey home more comfortable.

Sometimes patients may need to wait a little longer for medication or transport. When this happens, they may be cared for in our discharge lounge, helping us make beds available for other patients who need hospital care.

11/02/2026

"Different patients and different veins - no two blood draws are ever the same."

Join Pav, Amy and Alix - three of our fantastic phlebotomists - as they celebrate National Phlebotomists Recognition Week.🩸

Our resident vampires, the team support with taking over 1,000 blood tests every week from patients spending time in hospital or visiting as an outpatient.🧛

Well done to the whole team for your hard work to keep patients supported through their hospital journey.❤️

11/02/2026

Today we’re celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science by shining a light on the amazing women across our Trust. 💙

Sarah Wilson, Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist, is helping shape the future of healthcare science through national training, mentoring, and education. A Fellow of the British Society of Echocardiography, Sarah has also been recognised with the Educational Leadership Award at the South West Healthcare Science Awards.

Sarah said: “As a woman in science, these experiences have reinforced my passion for educational leadership and for creating supportive pathways that help others thrive.”

Thank you, Sarah, for inspiring the next generation! ✨