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The Trust gives notice that it will hold elections to the Council of Governors of the ̨Íåswag NHS Foundation Trust. Elections are to be held for nine ̨Íåswag Governor and five Staff Governor positions.

̨Íåswag NHS Foundation Trust has been granted permission to name the building that will be housing its new Imber Ward, the Elizabeth Building, in honour of the late Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II. In a poll of staff the names Eilzabeth and Imber came out on top.

Industrial action by Junior Doctors is planned from 7am on Saturday 24th February to midnight on Wednesday 28th February. ̨Íåswag District Hospital will be very busy, but will continue to focus on providing safe patient care. Our teams will continue to ensure patient safety and maintain critical services. During this period please consider alternatives such as your GP, local pharmacy, and out of hours, the ̨Íåswag Walk-in Centre. If you are unsure about whether you should go to hospital you can visit NHS 111 online or by telephone. Patients should only call 999 or attend A&E if it is an urgent or life-threatening health emergency.

Long-time Stars Appeal benefactor Sir Christopher Benson has passed away. Sir Christopher and his late wife Lady Benson (pictured above) were very generous and highly-committed supporters of the charity. In 2013, their donation enabled the creation of the Benson Suite at our hospital, which provides a 'place of peace' for local families who tragically lose a baby at birth.

̨Íåswag NHS Foundation Trust and Coventry University Group are supporting the expansion of health education in Wiltshire thanks to a new collaboration.