A planning application has been submitted as part of a project to deliver a new health centre 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.
Social prescribing projects win national awards
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.