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The BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Talking Therapy service was at Bradford on Avon’s leisure centre to encourage people to open up about mental health and access support and resources last week.

Work to build a new £20 million mental health unit begun in earnest last week as NHS staff and construction colleagues, along with local people who have lived experience of learning disabilities and autism, watched the first spades break ground.

The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with EMIS, an appointment and patient record system, which is causing disruption in the majority of GP practices.

An off-duty AWP mental health nurse who helped save the life of a six-week-old baby has been recognised for her humanity, promptitude and skill.