The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area is riding high in a key national research funding league table.
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Health leaders’ ‘help us help you’ call as red heat-health alert extended for a further day
Local health and care leaders have issued a renewed call for people to follow heat health advice and use the right NHS service for their needs,Ā duringĀ a period ofĀ sustained pressureĀ on servicesĀ caused byĀ the ongoing heatwave.
UKHSA issues red heat-health alert for the South West
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a red heat-health alert (HHA) for the South West from 01:00am on Wednesday 24 June until 11:00pm on Thursday 25 June.
Local people invited to help name new health centre in Weston-super-Mare
People living in Weston-super-Mare are being invited to help choose the name of a brand new neighbourhood health centre being built in the town.
Summer Wake Up Call with BBC Radio Bristol
In May and June local NHS organisations teamed up with BBC Radio Bristol to put on a Summer Wake Up Call Roadshow focused on all things health
Industrial action and local NHS pressures: June 2026
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 Monday 15 June until 7am on Friday 19 June.
ICB Research Showcase promotes the need for research inclusion
Health and care professionals, researchers and community organisations came together in Bristol this week to showcase how research is helping improve health outcomes across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
ICB approves Intelligence Centre to help transform health and care
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has approved the full business case for its new Intelligence Centre, with Accenture now confirmed as the implementation partner.
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 Governmentās commitment to fund more nurse degree apprenticeships and break down long-standing barriers into healthcare careers.
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.
National recognition for local efforts to cut smoking and tackle health inequalities
The Smokefree Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) AllianceĀ is a finalist in the Innovation in Reducing Health Inequalities category in the MJ AchievementĀ Awards.
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).