Local hospital trust ranked best in the country for drop in fall-related hospital admissions

The number of people over the age of 65, who are admitted to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) due to a fall, has decreased by 25 per cent thanks to a series of joint initiatives from health organisations across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).

16 September 2025
Local hospital trust ranked best in the country for drop in fall-related hospital admissions

Local ICB joins national rollout of groundbreaking exercise programme REACT

Older people in and around Bristol will soon be able to benefit from REtirement in ACTion (REACT), a group-based exercise programme proven to support people to improve and maintain their mobility and ability to live independently.

12 August 2025
Local ICB joins national rollout of groundbreaking exercise programme REACT

NHS and local councils join forces to support the Every Move Matters campaign

Health and care partners across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are encouraging people to move more as part of a South West ‘Every Move Matters’ campaign launching today (Monday 21 July).

21 July 2025
NHS and local councils join forces to support the Every Move Matters campaign