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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 £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 ‘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

Public health leads urge public support following the continued surge in winter illnesses

NHS and public health leaders across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are urging everyone to take a few small steps to help prevent the spread of winter illnesses following a sharp increase in the number of people being admitted to hospital with flu over recent weeks. 

12 December 2025
Public health leads urge public support following the continued surge in winter illnesses

December 2025 Industrial action and local NHS pressures

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned resident doctors strikes that are due to take place from 7am on Wednesday 17 December until 7am on Monday 22 December.

11 December 2025
December 2025 Industrial action and local NHS pressures