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Health and care partners launch campaign to encourage people to Stay Well This Winter
The Stay Well This Winter campaign provides advice and guidance on how to manage your health, gives practical tips on keeping your home warm and safe and details where you can access support in the community.
Planning application submitted for new Thornbury Health Centre
A planning application has been submitted as part of a project to deliver a new health centre on the former Thornbury Hospital site.
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire has the lowest smoking in pregnancy rate in the South West
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) health and care system has achieved the lowest rate of women smoking at the time of giving birth in the South West, according to national NHS figures.
Final Innovate Healthier Together Lunch and Learn session
The final Lunch and Learn session of the Innovate Healthier Together series focused on tackling health inequalities, presented by Huda Hujinur from Caafi Health.
Thornbury Health Centre development progresses towards planning application
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB and South Gloucestershire Council are working together to progress the development of a brand-new health centre for Thornbury, located on the former Thornbury Hospital site.
Five top tips to stay healthy and well this summer bank holiday
While many GP practices and pharmacies close over the bank holiday weekend (24 to 26 August), there are some top tips everyone can follow to stay healthy and well.
First Men’s Crisis House opens in Avonmouth
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire’s new Men’s Crisis House has opened in Avonmouth, providing support to men experiencing emotional distress.
BNSSG ICS awarded funding to address inequalities in mental health research
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) diverse Research Engagement Network (REN) has been awarded £76,000 by NHS England to help make local mental health research more representative.
Healthier Together partnership message: zero-tolerance for racism
We have been shocked and saddened at the violent and racist events that have taken place nationwide, including Bristol, over the past week. These actions and riots are wholly unacceptable and have no place in today’s society.
Innovate Healthier Together Development Training participant
The Innovate Healthier Together Development training was developed by the West of England Academy in partnership with members of the ICBs Transformation Team. They undertook a skills-gap analysis considering what tools and techniques would support the development of innovation mindsets.
Fellows come together to consider the Importance of inclusivity in aiding collaboration
This insightful session, held on the 12 July 2024, brought together our dynamic Fellows to explore several themes essential for driving innovation in health and care.