Helping more people to manage their mental health through self-care, is one of the key priorities set out in the draft Mental Health Strategy prepared by health and care partners in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Find your ‘little big thing’ for mental wellbeing on World Mental Health Day
On World Mental Health Day (Tuesday 10 October), local NHS organisations are backing a campaign that encourages people to find the ‘little big thing’ that can help lift their mood or ease their anxiety.
Local healthcare professionals nominated for national award
Healthcare professionals from Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will find out tonight (21 September) if they have won a national award for an innovative service designed to support people with lung conditions.
ICS diverse Research Engagement Network is awarded £150,000 in NHS funding
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System has received funding for the second phase of the Research Engagement Network programme by NHS England.
Know your healthcare options this summer bank holiday
With just GP practices closed over the summer bank holiday (26-28 August) and upcoming strike action from consultants (24-24 August) in the NHS, local people and visitors are being reminded about the healthcare options available to them.
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.
Strategy and Joint Forward Plan published
We have now published our Integrated Care System Strategy and Joint Forward Plan.
NHS heroes invited to NHS 75 national celebrations
Local NHS staff and volunteers, representing a range of NHS roles, will be joining the national celebrations at Westminster Abbey and 10 Downing Street to commemorate the NHS turning 75 this week (Wednesday 5 July).
New Chair confirmed at Integrated Care Partnership Board meeting
Local health, care and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations came together on 16 June for the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) Board meeting.
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.
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.
Social prescribing and strategy discussed at ICP Board meeting
April’s Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) meeting brought together colleagues from across the health, care and voluntary sector.