Health services - BNSSG Healthier Together

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).

30 April 2026

Bank holiday healthcare

GPs and many pharmacies will be closed over the bank holiday weekends, so it’s important to plan ahead for your health needs.

27 April 2026

Industrial action and local NHS pressures: April 2026

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned resident doctors strikes 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April.

31 March 2026

GP practice in Thornbury set for expansion

St Mary Street GP practice in Thornbury is set to expand thanks to £250k in funding from NHS England’s Utilisation and Modernisation Fund.

19 January 2026

Help us help you in 2026: Open letter from chief medical officers

During a challenging time for local health and care services, our chief medical officers have asked residents to ‘help us help you’ by using services wisely and taking simple steps to stay well.

9 January 2026

Industrial action and local NHS pressures: December 2025

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned resident doctors strikes taking place from Wednesday 17 December until Monday 22 December 2025.

11 December 2025

Experience of NHS gynaecology care survey

Women and people with a uterus are being asked to share their experiences of gynaecology health care to help future services better meet their needs.

1 December 2025

Two local areas selected as neighbourhood health pioneers

South Bristol and Woodspring are set to benefit from improved care closer to home, as the government begins to rollout new neighbourhood health services.

11 September 2025

Industrial action and local NHS pressures: July 2025

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes taking place from Friday 25 July to Wednesday 30 July 2025.

21 July 2025

Get ready for the Easter bank holiday – order repeat prescriptions now

GPs and many pharmacies will be closed on the Easter bank holidays (18 and 21 April) but there is still time to order and collect repeat prescriptions if needed.

26 March 2025

Join the six in 10 people using the NHS App to manage their health

Local people are being encouraged to join 500,000 other people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire using the NHS App to manage their health from their smartphone or tablet.

18 December 2024

Health and care services move to highest response level as pressures on services continue

Health leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are urging people to use the right NHS service for their needs.

4 December 2024