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.
As the school year draws to close, local health leaders are reminding people to think about their health needs as summer holidays begin.
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.
Doctors are calling for women and people with a cervix across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to attend a potentially life-saving cervical screening test.
NHS organisations in the area have received a regional Excellence in Mental Health Care Award, as part of the 2023 NHS Parliamentary Awards.
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is advising people to stay safe and cool as hot weather continues throughout the week.
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.
Local people are being encouraged to think ahead with their health needs ahead of May’s third bank holiday weekend (27 – 29 May).
Stroke services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will be transforming this week (17 May) as part of an improvement plan that could save 15 lives each year, while providing improved quality of life for stroke survivors.
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).
From 1st April 2023, all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) will have delegated responsibility of NHS England pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental (POD) functions.
A total of 145 people are set to start a career in health and care following this successful event.