The Integrated Care Board now offers free prescriptions to eligible care leavers aged 18 until their 25th birthday.
Free prescriptions for care leavers
2 August 2024
Free prescriptions for care leavers
GP collective action – August 2024 update
The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to ensure we can continue to deliver the best care possible, as GPs vote in favour of taking collective action.
1 August 2024
GP collective action – August 2024 update
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
National standard exceeded for providing annual physical health checks for people with severe mental illness
The NHS organisation responsible for planning health services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) has exceeded the national standard for its severe mental illness (SMI) physical health checks and is now one of the highest performing areas in the country.
9 May 2024
National standard exceeded for providing annual physical health checks for people with severe mental illness
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
Children’s doctor adds head injury advice to free app
A Bristol children’s doctor has added a head injuries care plan to a free app to give parents and carers advice on what to do if their child bumps their head.
26 March 2024
Children’s doctor adds head injury advice to free app
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