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Don’t leave repeat prescriptions off your Christmas list

Local people who take regular medications are being urged to check and order their repeat prescriptions well in advance of the Christmas holidays, making sure they have enough to last them over the festive break.

2 December 2024
Don’t leave repeat prescriptions off your Christmas list

Neurodiversity profiling pilot launches in local schools

A new pilot scheme, based in local schools, is exploring ways to improve support for children awaiting assessment for neurodivergent needs such as autism and ADHD.

28 November 2024
Neurodiversity profiling pilot launches in local schools

Final Innovate Healthier Together Lunch and Learn session

The final Lunch and Learn session of the Innovate Healthier Together series focused on tackling health inequalities, presented by Huda Hujinur from Caafi Health.

3 October 2024
Final Innovate Healthier Together Lunch and Learn session

First Men’s Crisis House opens in Avonmouth

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire’s new Men’s Crisis House has opened in Avonmouth, providing support to men experiencing emotional distress.

12 August 2024
First Men’s Crisis House opens in Avonmouth

BNSSG ICS awarded funding to address inequalities in mental health research

The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) diverse Research Engagement Network (REN) has been awarded £76,000 by NHS England to help make local mental health research more representative.

9 August 2024
BNSSG ICS awarded funding to address inequalities in mental health research

Healthier Together partnership message: zero-tolerance for racism

We have been shocked and saddened at the violent and racist events that have taken place nationwide, including Bristol, over the past week. These actions and riots are wholly unacceptable and have no place in today’s society.

6 August 2024
Healthier Together partnership message: zero-tolerance for racism