Two social prescribing projects in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have won prestigious national awards at the Social Prescribing Awards 2024.
All Age Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy published
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System All Age Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy has now been published.
Longer term funding agreed for service that supports elderly frail people at home
A new, integrated approach to supporting older people living with frailty that launched in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire in January 2024, has secured funding until March 2026.
Digital solution offering vital support for local people with COPD
Thousands of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are able to benefit from a digital scheme launched to provide more support at home.
Public urged to use NHS services wisely as the local health and care system moves to its highest level of escalation
Health leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are urging people to use the right NHS services for their needs. The call comes after high levels of attendances at local urgent and emergency care services pushed the health and care system into its highest level of escalation – OPEL 4.
Frailty-ACE service supports elderly frail people at home
A new, integrated approach to supporting older people living with frailty has been launched in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Maternity services at UHBW continue to be rated as Good
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) maternity services have maintained a rating of Good, following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
Transforming community eating disorders services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Anyone, regardless of their age or background, can develop an eating disorder. Getting help early is one of the most effective ways to support recovery.
North Bristol Trust maternity services continue to be rated as Good following inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has maintained its rating of the North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) Maternity Services as Good, following an inspection in November 2023.
Panto stars say ‘Stay Well This Winter’ in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Panto stars have joined forces with local healthcare professionals to help people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire stay well this festive season.
School’s out, but healthcare options are still in
As the school year draws to close, local health leaders are reminding people to think about their health needs as summer holidays begin.
Mental health service recognised in regional NHS Parliamentary Awards
NHS organisations in the area have received a regional Excellence in Mental Health Care Award, as part of the 2023 NHS Parliamentary Awards.