Health and wellbeing news
Partners engage Swindon residents on living active lifestyles
Partner organisations in Swindon are joining forces to support a new approach which aims to find out about the improvements needed across local areas to enable people to lead more active lifestyles.
Published: Monday, 13th January 2025-
Swindon’s Early Years Oral Health Inequalities project making strides in communities
As part of Swindon Borough Council’s commitment to Build a Fairer Swindon, public health specialists are working with local health partners to tackle dental health inequalities
Published: Thursday, 7th November 2024 -
Public in Swindon warned about the dangers of synthetic opioids
Swindon Borough Council’s Director of Public Health is urging users of heroin and crack cocaine to take extra precautions following increased reports of powerful synthetic opioids.
Published: Tuesday, 4th June 2024 -
Parents in Swindon encouraged to get their children vaccinated against measles
With cases of measles rising across England, especially among young children, Swindon Borough Council’s Director of Public Health has urged parents to make sure their children have been vaccinated.
Published: Tuesday, 6th February 2024 -
‘Stay well Swindon’ campaign aims to reduce hospital attendances this winter
The Council and Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have come together in a bid to prevent the health of local people from deteriorating, in a new campaign called ‘Stay well Swindon’.
Published: Monday, 9th October 2023 -
Residents encouraged to celebrate Swindon’s parks and local spaces this Love Parks Week
Swindon Borough Council is encouraging residents to enjoy the town’s local parks and open spaces, while conserving habitats.
Published: Thursday, 27th July 2023 -
Thousands of children to benefit from free activities during the summer in Swindon
Nearly 10,000 children across Swindon are invited to take part in free activities and access healthy meals for five weeks over the summer.
Published: Tuesday, 25th July 2023 -
Council lays out plans to continue to support Swindon residents with cost of living pressures
An action plan to support families with living costs has been tabled at the first Cabinet meeting of Swindon Borough Council’s new administration on 12 July.
Published: Wednesday, 5th July 2023 -
Cost of living roadshows to help Swindon residents access support and advice
A raft of organisations will come together in five locations across Swindon in June to help people with their finances.
Published: Friday, 26th May 2023 -
‘No more delay – we need a Tobacco Control Plan now’ urge local leaders
Swindon Borough Council has joined other local authorities from across England in calling for the Government to bring forward a new Tobacco Control Plan for England and to introduce a ‘polluter pays’ levy on tobacco manufacturers.
Published: Monday, 6th February 2023 -
Warm and Welcome Spaces across Swindon to receive 500 winter warm packs
From today (27 January), 40 Warm and Welcome Spaces across Swindon will begin to receive warm packs for those in need.
Published: Friday, 27th January 2023 -
Staff and volunteers thanked after two years of running STEAM vaccination centre
Staff and volunteers at Swindon’s biggest vaccination centre have been thanked for their support ahead of the centre’s closure on Saturday (28 January).
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2023 -
10 Warm and Welcome Spaces now open in Swindon in time for the winter
Warm and Welcome Spaces are existing spaces that are being promoted across Swindon this winter, and are available to anyone.
Published: Monday, 14th November 2022 -
Swindon receives a special gift from the gates of Buckingham Palace
From the gates of Buckingham Palace to the grounds of Coate Water Country Park, a special tree has now found a new home in Swindon.
Published: Monday, 7th November 2022 -
Illegal tobacco seized in Swindon during joint operation
Agencies are continuing their zero tolerance approach to the illegal tobacco trade in Swindon.
Published: Friday, 14th October 2022 -
Council to host energy advice Q&A in wake of price cap increase announcement
Citizens Advice Swindon and Warm and Safe Wiltshire have joined forces with Swindon Borough Council to help residents save money on bills.
Published: Friday, 26th August 2022 -
Get fit for free in 2022 with the Active Swindon Challenge
The Active Swindon Challenge is back for 2022 with a new app, which rewards players for substituting car journeys with active travel.
Published: Wednesday, 19th January 2022 -
Free taxi to COVID-19 vaccination available to those who need it
Grab a cab to a vaccine appointment and protect yourself against COVID-19.
Published: Friday, 7th January 2022 -
Residents urged to keep playing their part as Swindon sees extremely high COVID case rates
The pandemic is far from over – that’s the clear message from Swindon Borough Council with case rates in the town, and nationally, currently at an extremely high level.
Published: Thursday, 21st October 2021 -
Swindon fans encouraged to do their bit to tackle COVID-19 ahead of County Ground return
Thousands of fans will return to the County Ground tomorrow (14 Aug) to welcome their new-look Swindon Town side in their first League Two home fixture following relegation last season.
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 -
Public urged to be a team player and support their communities during the Euros
Wiltshire Police, along with Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council, have teamed up to offer advice on making the most of the European Championships tournament which start tomorrow (11 June).
Published: Thursday, 10th June 2021 -
Tree planting underway at Highworth’s Pentylands Country Park
Thousands of trees are being planted at Highworth Countryside Park as part of England’s Community Forests’ Trees for Climate programme.
Published: Friday, 19th March 2021 -
Hundreds of people answer Council’s SOS for vaccination centre volunteers
People in Swindon have once again shown their community spirit by coming forward in their droves to help the national vaccination effort.
Published: Thursday, 25th February 2021 -
Art on Tour offers a daily dose of art for staff at COVID Vaccination Centre
Staff and volunteers at the COVID vaccination centre at STEAM will be given their own little shot in the arm in the shape of a new art display designed to give them a boost while they are on their much-needed breaks.
Published: Friday, 19th February 2021 -
COVID task group makes vaccination appeal to Swindon’s BAME communities
A special task group, which was set up to understand why COVID-19 has disproportionally affected Swindon's BAME (Black and Asian Minority Ethnic) residents, has held its first meeting.
Published: Thursday, 18th February 2021 -
Swindon residents urged to play their part as GWH experiences soaring COVID-19 cases
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) is now treating well over 100 COVID-19 patients and has warned that these numbers are continuing to climb.
Published: Monday, 11th January 2021 -
Council to provide support to vulnerable Swindon residents at risk of COVID-19
A package of support measures is in place for local people who have been identified by the NHS as clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus.
Published: Wednesday, 6th January 2021 -
Residents urged to welcome in the New Year at home
People across Wiltshire and Swindon are being urged to limit their New Year’s Eve celebrations to staying at home with members of their own household to try to stop the spread of Covid-19 over the festive period.
Published: Wednesday, 30th December 2020 -
Government moves Swindon into Tier 4 restrictions following rise in COVID-19 cases
Swindon residents will face additional restrictions with the Borough set to be moved up to the Tier 4 ‘Stay Home’ Alert level by the Government from tomorrow (31 Dec).
Published: Wednesday, 30th December 2020 -
Council’s own red and white army will be on hand to offer COVID advice to Town fans
A group of community engagement officers will greet Swindon Town fans as they return to the County Ground for their first home match since March.
Published: Thursday, 10th December 2020 -
Public urged to limit unnecessary contacts before they form Christmas bubbles
With less than two weeks before families begin to form their Christmas bubbles, residents are being encouraged to reduce any unnecessary contact with people not in their household.
Published: Thursday, 10th December 2020 -
Swindon’s community forest has target of planting half a million trees
In the next five months, Swindon’s Great Western Community Forest will be one of 10 community forests across England planting more than 500 hectares of trees thanks to a new £12.1 million fund.
Published: Monday, 7th December 2020 -
Council deploys crack teams to protect public and advise businesses during lockdown
Swindon Borough Council has deployed teams of people to protect the public and issue advice to businesses to help them navigate the rules during the lockdown.
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020 -
People in Swindon encouraged to send messages of kindness to care home residents this festive period
People in Swindon are being encouraged to send their best wishes to residents in the Borough’s care homes this festive period, with the launch of a new campaign.
Published: Monday, 23rd November 2020 -
Council highlights local support to vulnerable residents at risk of COVID-19
Thousands of local people who have been identified by the NHS as clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus will receive a letter from Swindon Borough Council over the coming days.
Published: Friday, 13th November 2020 -
Council asks residents to honour Remembrance Sunday from home
This year, in line with government guidance, Swindon Borough Council is urging residents to mark Remembrance Sunday (8 Nov) at home.
Published: Thursday, 5th November 2020 -
Local test and trace system tracking down Swindon’s lost COVID-19 contacts
A dedicated team of public health staff are doing their bit to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd November 2020 -
Council urges residents to keep themselves and others safe this Halloween and Bonfire Night
This year, Swindon Borough Council is asking residents to act responsibly and consider how they celebrate Halloween and Bonfire Night, to prevent the further spread of coronavirus in the community.
Published: Tuesday, 27th October 2020 -
Just the flu? Residents told there’s no ‘just’ about it
Swindon Borough Council is encouraging eligible residents to book their free flu vaccination.
Published: Friday, 9th October 2020 -
Council makes £500 Support Payment available for self-isolating residents on low incomes
Eligible residents on low incomes, who will lose income as a consequence of self-isolation, will be offered a £500 payment as part of a national scheme facilitated by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 7th October 2020 -
Council prepares for new COVID-19 app
Residents visiting council buildings will be asked to scan NHS QR code posters from today (24 Sep), in order to comply with new Test and Trace guidelines.
Published: Thursday, 24th September 2020 -
Swindon off Government COVID watchlist but residents urged not to relax
Swindon has been removed from the Government’s COVID-19 national watchlist after a significant and sustained fall in its infection case rate.
Published: Friday, 18th September 2020 -
Public advised to keep trying national portal as new testing site opens in Swindon
A third coronavirus testing centre has opened in Swindon to boost testing capacity in the town.
Published: Tuesday, 15th September 2020 -
Residents urged to keep up the good work as Swindon comes down watchlist
People in Swindon are being encouraged to keep following public health COVID-19 guidelines after the town today (11 Sep) moved back down the Government’s national watchlist.
Published: Friday, 11th September 2020 -
Football club gets behind important COVID-19 town-wide campaign
Swindon Town boss Richie Wellens and his management team have backed the communications campaign aimed at keeping people safe from COVID-19.
Published: Thursday, 3rd September 2020 -
Government offers Council extra support to speed up reduction in COVID-19 case rate
Swindon has been given priority access to any additional support it needs from central Government to help public health officials continue to drive down the Borough’s COVID-19 case rate.
Published: Friday, 28th August 2020 -
Council reminds residents ‘it’s up to all of us’ ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Swindon Borough Council has urged residents not to fall foul of new laws intended to target the most serious breaches of social distancing restrictions.
Published: Thursday, 27th August 2020 -
Council’s Public Health chief to answer COVID questions live on Facebook
Swindon Borough Council’s Director of Public Health will tomorrow (Wed) host a live Q&A session on Facebook to answer residents’ queries about coronavirus.
Published: Tuesday, 18th August 2020 -
Council launches borough-wide campaign to keep all residents safe from COVID
‘Swindon: It’s up to all of us’ is the headline call to action of a new town-wide communications campaign launched today (12 August) to reinforce a number of important public health messages to Swindon residents.
Published: Wednesday, 12th August 2020 -
Council reinforces COVID safety messages to local residents
People in Swindon are being reminded to follow public health advice in order to bring the town’s COVID-19 case rate down.
Published: Monday, 10th August 2020 -
Health officials confirm Swindon coronavirus outbreak under control
A coronavirus outbreak at a Swindon distribution centre is now under control with new COVID-19 cases continuing to fall.
Published: Wednesday, 5th August 2020 -
Got symptoms? Get tested!
Residents in Wiltshire and Swindon are being urged to get tested for coronavirus as soon as they experience symptoms.
Published: Monday, 13th July 2020 -
Council delivers 1,000 food parcels to vulnerable residents
Throughout the lockdown period, staff and volunteers at Swindon Borough Council have been delivering food supplies to vulnerable people who are unable to get out and about.
Published: Thursday, 9th July 2020 -
Local COVID-19 outbreak plan to go before Health and Wellbeing Board
A plan to supress future COVID-19 outbreaks in Swindon will be presented to the town’s Health and Wellbeing Board next week (30 June).
Published: Thursday, 25th June 2020 -
Coronavirus regional testing site to open in Swindon
A drive-through coronavirus testing facility is to open at the Wroughton Park & Ride in Swindon, as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd June 2020 -
Council highlights support services available to vulnerable residents
Swindon Borough Council has written to more than 5,000 residents who have been identified by the NHS as being at high risk from coronavirus.
Published: Thursday, 30th April 2020 -
#HereForSwindon Council extends hand of support to thousands of at-risk residents
More than 3,000 residents deemed most at risk from coronavirus by the NHS will be offered advice and support from Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 8th April 2020 -
Food supplies to be delivered with military precision
Military planners are helping Swindon Borough Council respond to the coronavirus crisis as part of the local authority’s #HereForSwindon campaign.
Published: Tuesday, 31st March 2020 -
Council announces package of measures to support community during COVID-19 crisis
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has today (26 March) outlined a series of local measures designed to help residents during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Thursday, 26th March 2020 -
Helping those who need it most in your community
Vulnerable people forced to self-isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic will be offered a helping hand, thanks to a new voluntary initiative in Swindon.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020 -
New webpage goes live with updates on Council services affected by COVID-19
Only a small number of services delivered by Swindon Borough Council have so far been affected by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Published: Thursday, 19th March 2020
