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New nursing apprenticeship opportunities to open up in the South West

More people in the South West will get the opportunity to train as a nurse as part of the Government’s commitment to fund more nurse degree apprenticeships and break down long-standing barriers into healthcare careers.

13 May 2026
New nursing apprenticeship opportunities to open up in the South West

Bristol Ambulance (BAEMS Ltd) patient transport service

We are aware that a petition has been lodged to wind up Bristol Ambulance (BAEMS Ltd), which provides patient transport services for people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We are working with Bristol Ambulance and other NHS partners to understand the implications of this and ensure that services are maintained for local people.

11 May 2026
Bristol Ambulance (BAEMS Ltd) patient transport service

Dementia training will boost care and support across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

People living with dementia, along with their caregivers and families, are set to benefit from a major new training programme for frontline staff across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB).

30 April 2026
Dementia training will boost care and support across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Bank holiday healthcare

GPs and many pharmacies will be closed over the bank holiday weekends, so it’s important to plan ahead for your health needs.

27 April 2026
Bank holiday healthcare

GP practice set for major expansion

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.

9 April 2026
GP practice set for major expansion

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, so it’s important to plan ahead for your health needs. 

9 March 2026
Get ready for Easter

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.

13 February 2026
ICB board approves ‘needs-led’ neurodivergence care model