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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the Royal United Hospitals Bath Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust have today announced the appointment of Cara Charles-Barks as their Joint Chief Executive Officer.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust played host this week to leaders from across the NHS and European healthcare organisations, shedding light on what it takes to deliver continuous service improvement. The annual Catalysis CEO Summit was held at Salisbury District Hospital, providing healthcare leaders with opportunities to learn more about how to sustain continuous service improvements, including about the Trust’s approach known as Improving Together from the hospital’s staff.

Speech Therapist Lizzie Goodyear won this year’s Patient Experience Award at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. This award is nominated by members of the community and was presented at the Trust’s Staff Awards ceremony, held on Thursday 5th September. Lizzie is pictured above accepting award from Stephen Oxley, Stars Appeal Fundraising Chairman. Lizzie won the award for demonstrating commitment, compassion and care for patients. She was honoured for going above and beyond, using her experience and skills with British Sign Language (BSL) to improve the experience of Deaf and hard of hearing patients, and ensuring Salisbury District Hospital continues to improve as a Deaf-aware hospital.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a Yellow Heat Health Alert for the South West until tomorrow, Thursday 27th June, 17:00. Be sure to stay safe - keep hydrated and stay cool: Drink plenty of fluids, dress appropriately, stay in the shade whenever possible and limit strenuous activity.