Health

Swindon has just opened its brand new multi-million pound general hospital, the Great Western. There is also one private hospital.

Local Services

There are the usual array of organisations helping people in the Swindon area to stay healthy in various ways and there are also a good number of specialist health centres, doctors and dentists.

Provision for all

The Swindon Employer’s Forum on Disabled has important information for people working who have disabilities whilst Swindon Coalition for Disabled People provides a network for employees who are disabled or have disabled family members. Mobility may also be an issue that concerns you or members of your family.

How Swindon Rates

The Commission for Health Improvement for Swindon and the region assesses hospitals, primary care trusts and ambulance services and shows how well local providers of healthcare compare. Swindon’s primary care trust is performing well overall and received a 2-star rating in 2003.