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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

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.

13 December 2023
Panto stars say ‘Stay Well This Winter’ in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

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.

19 July 2023
School’s out, but healthcare options are still in

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.

14 June 2023
Mental health service recognised in regional NHS Parliamentary Awards

Spring Covid-19 vaccinations: top up your immunity

Local people most vulnerable to a Covid-19 infection are being urged to top up their immunity as it emerged only around 20% of those eligible who are immunosuppressed have taken up the latest offer.

25 May 2023
Spring Covid-19 vaccinations: top up your immunity

Think ahead with your health ahead of the Spring bank holiday

Local people are being encouraged to think ahead with their health needs ahead of May’s third bank holiday weekend (27 – 29 May).

16 May 2023
Think ahead with your health ahead of the Spring bank holiday

Use the right NHS services over the May bank holidays

Local health leaders are encouraging people to access the right services and order repeat prescriptions now, ahead of the Early May bank holiday (29 April to 1 May) and Coronation bank holiday weekend (6 to 8 May).

25 April 2023
Use the right NHS services over the May bank holidays

Pharmacy, dentistry and optometry commissioning

From 1st April 2023, all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) will have delegated responsibility of NHS England pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental (POD) functions.

31 March 2023
Pharmacy, dentistry and optometry commissioning

Dozens of job offers at health and care recruitment event

A total of 145 people are set to start a career in health and care following this successful event.

23 March 2023
Dozens of job offers at health and care recruitment event

Receive an ‘on the day’ job offer at Health and Care Support Worker Recruitment Event this March

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (ICS) is welcoming job seekers and people looking to change their careers at the Health and Care Support Worker Event, with an opportunity to leave with a conditional job offer the same day.

1 March 2023
Receive an ‘on the day’ job offer at Health and Care Support Worker Recruitment Event this March

How to access urgent healthcare support this Christmas and New Year

With the Christmas and New Period coming up, some services may be closed on the bank holidays. However, there continues to be a range of NHS services and support available to help with a range of minor, urgent and emergency conditions.

22 December 2022
How to access urgent healthcare support this Christmas and New Year

Ambulance industrial action Wednesday 21 December

NHS ambulance services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible.

20 December 2022
Ambulance industrial action Wednesday 21 December