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

Call for residents in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to attend cervical screening test

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.

15 June 2023
Call for residents in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to attend cervical screening test

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

Stay safe and cool during the hot weather

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.

14 June 2023
Stay safe and cool during the hot weather

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

Major changes to stroke services to go live this week

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.

16 May 2023
Major changes to stroke services to go live this week