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

Cold weather warning: healthcare leaders urge residents to keep warm and look after those most vulnerable

As the MET office and UKHSA issues a cold weather alert and temperatures drop across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, healthcare leaders are urging residents to stay well by keeping warm and looking out for others.

8 January 2024
Cold weather warning: healthcare leaders urge residents to keep warm and look after those most vulnerable

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

Brand new GP practice opens in Weston-super-Mare

MP for Weston-super-Mare John Penrose officially opened the new state-of-the-art surgery by cutting a ceremonial ribbon.

11 December 2023
Brand new GP practice opens in Weston-super-Mare

Extra investment in local health services to boost winter capacity and speed up hospital discharge

Health and care partners in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are investing an extra £40m into services to boost capacity and speed up hospital discharge during the challenging winter months.

28 November 2023
Extra investment in local health services to boost winter capacity and speed up hospital discharge

International Men’s Day 2023

Men across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are being encouraged to think about their mental and physical health as part of International Men’s Day (19 November).

17 November 2023
International Men’s Day 2023

New GP practice in Weston set to open in the New Year

Weston-super-Mare’s newest GP practice is set to open its doors in the New Year following completion of the building work.

1 November 2023
New GP practice in Weston set to open in the New Year

Don’t get spooked over your health. Ask your pharmacist this Halloween

As part of Ask Your Pharmacist Week (30 October to 5 November) Health leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are reminding local people not to be afraid to talk to their pharmacist about common health ailments.

30 October 2023
Don’t get spooked over your health. Ask your pharmacist this Halloween

Health leaders’ call to use NHS services wisely during strike action

Local health leaders are urging people to use NHS services wisely during next week’s industrial action.

29 September 2023
Health leaders’ call to use NHS services wisely during strike action

Diagnostics boost coming to Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Thousands more scans and investigations are to be offered to NHS patients in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, under a groundbreaking agreement for increased diagnostic capacity to speed up treatment, reduce waiting lists and provide care closer to home.

4 August 2023
Diagnostics boost coming to 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

Strikes Will Cause Major Disruption Over the Next Week, says Top NHS Doctor

Major disruption caused by industrial action over the next fortnight will have a serious impact on the NHS, with services expected to face the most challenging period yet, England’s top doctor has warned today.

12 July 2023
Strikes Will Cause Major Disruption Over the Next Week, says Top NHS Doctor