Coniston Medical Practice in Patchway is set for significant expansion works thanks to £916,566 Utilisation and Modernisation Funding from NHS England as well as £468,000 through S106 funding from the Filton Airfield housing development.
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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.
Investment boost to support neighbourhood health centres in Bristol
Two health centres in Bristol are set to be transformed into Neighbourhood Health Centres following £600k funding provided by the Department of Health and Social Care.
Get ready for Easter
GPs and many pharmacies will be closed over the long bank holiday weekend, so it’s important to plan ahead for your health needs.
Changes to the NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire – 2 March update
The latest update regarding changes to the NHS.
ICB board approves ‘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.
Project partners break new ground at new health facility in Weston
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at the site of Weston-super-Mare’s new town centre health hub.
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, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire by highlighting the support available to children and young people.
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.
Changes to the NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire – 29 January update
The latest update regarding changes to the NHS.
GP practice in Thornbury set for expansion
St Mary Street GP practice in Thornbury is set to expand thanks to £250k in funding from NHS England’s Utilisation and Modernisation Fund.
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 ‘help us help you’ by using services wisely and taking simple steps to stay well.