BNSSG Healthier Together

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.

14 October 2024
Planning application submitted for new Thornbury Health Centre

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.

16 August 2024
Five top tips to stay healthy and well this summer bank holiday

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.

12 August 2024
First Men’s Crisis House opens in Avonmouth

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.

11 July 2024
Social prescribing projects win national awards

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.

8 May 2024
All Age Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 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.

9 April 2024
Longer term funding agreed for service that supports elderly frail people at home

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.

3 April 2024
Digital solution offering vital support for local people with COPD

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.

13 March 2024
Public urged to use NHS services wisely as the local health and care system moves to its highest level of escalation

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.

8 March 2024
Frailty-ACE service supports elderly frail people at home

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.

8 March 2024
Maternity services at UHBW continue to be rated as Good

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.

29 February 2024
Transforming community eating disorders services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

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.

19 February 2024
North Bristol Trust maternity services continue to be rated as Good following inspection