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Industrial action and local NHS pressures: April 2026

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned resident doctors strikes 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April.

31 March 2026
Industrial action and local NHS pressures: April 2026

Get ready for Easter

GPs and many pharmacies will be closed over the long bank holiday weekend, soĀ it’sĀ important toĀ plan aheadĀ for your health needs.Ā 

9 March 2026
Get ready for Easter

ICB board approves ā€˜needs-led’ neurodivergence care model

Plans to transform support for neurodivergent children and young people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, reached a significant milestone in February with the formal approval of a new model of care by the ICB’s Board.

13 February 2026
ICB board approves ā€˜needs-led’ neurodivergence care model

Support for young minds this Children’s Mental Health Week

With around one in five young people experiencing mental health difficulties, Children’s Mental Health Week (9 to 15 February 2026) is being marked across Bristol, NorthĀ SomersetĀ and South Gloucestershire by highlighting the support available to children and young people.Ā 

9 February 2026
Support for young minds this Children’s Mental Health Week

Working together to prevent online child sexual abuse

Throughout February 2026, more than 30 agencies across Devon, Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly, Bristol, Somerset, and Gloucestershire are campaigning with UK-wide child protection charity the Lucy Faithfull Foundation to prevent online child sexual abuse – as part of their Stop It Now campaign.

2 February 2026
Working together to prevent online child sexual abuse

GP practice in Thornbury set for expansion

St Mary Street GP practice in Thornbury is set to expand thanks to Ā£250k in funding from NHS England’s Utilisation and Modernisation Fund.

19 January 2026
GP practice in Thornbury set for expansion

Help us help you in 2026: Open letter from chief medical officers

During a challenging time for local health and care services, our chief medical officers have asked residents to ā€˜help us help you’ by using services wisely and taking simple steps to stay well.

9 January 2026
Help us help you in 2026: Open letter from chief medical officers