Bristol panto stars support local ‘Stay Well This Winter’ campaign – oh yes they do!

The stars of Goldilocks and Three Bears have joined forces with the local NHS to help people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire stay warm and well this festive season.

12 December 2024
Bristol panto stars support local ‘Stay Well This Winter’ campaign – oh yes they do!

Health and care partners launch campaign to encourage people to Stay Well This Winter

The Stay Well This Winter campaign provides advice and guidance on how to manage your health, gives practical tips on keeping your home warm and safe and details where you can access support in the community. 

14 November 2024
Health and care partners launch campaign to encourage people to Stay Well This Winter

Prescription scheme offers extra support for young care leavers

Young people leaving care in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire can get free prescriptions thanks to a new scheme launched by the local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) working with local councils.

28 October 2024
Prescription scheme offers extra support for young 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

Top tips for bank holiday healthcare

With GP services closed and many pharmacies on reduced opening hours over the bank holiday weekend (25-27 May), we’re sharing some tips on how to access healthcare support.

20 May 2024
Top tips for bank holiday healthcare

App supports newly diagnosed IRD patients to manage their symptoms better

Bristol Bones and Joints (BBJ) HIT has developed an app to help people newly diagnosed with an inflammatory rheumatic disease (IRD) learn about their condition and manage the effects it has on their lives.

2 March 2023
App supports newly diagnosed IRD patients to manage their symptoms better

Hundreds more to benefit from ‘NHS@Home’ service

The ‘NHS@Home’ service is a joint initiative by local NHS organisations that offers hospital-level care and remote monitoring in an individual’s home.

17 January 2023
Hundreds more to benefit from ‘NHS@Home’ service

Ambulance industrial action Monday 23 January

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

23 December 2022
Ambulance industrial action Monday 23 January

NHS rolls out second dose of Mpox vaccine to those eligible

The NHS is now offering the second Mpox vaccine to everyone who is eligible, offering long term protection against the virus.

28 November 2022
NHS rolls out second dose of Mpox vaccine to those eligible