The Innovate Healthier Together Programme is delighted to share an exciting and innovative project to better support people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at home and help reduce unnecessary hospital admissions during the busy winter months.
In February 2024, the Innovate Healthier Together programme launched the first in its series of monthly lunch-and-learns.
The Innovate Healthier Together Team partnered with South Bristol Locality Partnership to support them in facilitating a design thinking workshop with the goal of understanding challenges faced by local communities and considering solutions to those challenges.
One of the key objectives of Innovate Healthier Together is to develop the local innovation talent pool. With the support of colleagues from the West of England Academy we have curated a three-part accredited Innovate Healthier Together Development Programme.
Innovate Healthier Together is an exciting new programme to accelerate the adoption and spread of innovation across our Integrated Care System (ICS).
From 1st April 2023, all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) will have delegated responsibility of NHS England pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental (POD) functions.
The NHS is asking patients to seek emergency care if they need to during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most.
Healthcare leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are urging residents to keep warm, get vaccinated, plan ahead and look out for each other.
A recent news report highlights data from the UK Health Security Agency showing low uptake of the flu vaccine among 2 and 3 year olds and high rates of under 5s being hospitalised with flu.
Safeguarding Adults Week aims to help people know how to spot the signs that someone is at risk of abuse, neglect or harm, and how to respond effectively.
It’s not too late to come forward for your flu vaccine or any of your Covid-19 vaccines, including your first, second and primary booster doses.
Local NHS organisations have been recognised for their work as part of the national HSJ Patient Safety Awards, winning in two categories and being highly commended in a third.