With the Christmas and New Period coming up, some services may be closed on the bank holidays. However, there continues to be a range of NHS services and support available to help with a range of minor, urgent and emergency conditions.
Industrial action and local NHS pressures
The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep patients safe.
Thousands of vulnerable people encouraged to take up free seasonal Covid-19 and flu jab
People with health conditions are at greater risk if they catch either virus.
Industrial action and local NHS pressures
The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible.
Group A Strep: The symptoms to look out for
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed an increase in cases of Group A Strep. Find out more about the symptoms and actions to take.
Still time to order and collect your repeat prescriptions for Christmas and New Year
As well as buying presents and posting Christmas cards, getting any repeat prescriptions early should be on everyone’s to-do list.
Cold weather warning: keeping warm is essential to your wellbeing say healthcare leaders
Being cold isn’t just uncomfortable it can be bad for your health, so as a cold weather alert has been issued by the MET Office, healthcare leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are urging residents to keep warm, get vaccinated, plan ahead and look out for each other.
UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep
The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that scarlet fever cases continue to remain higher than we would typically see at this time of year.
Thousands share views to help develop health and care strategy
More than 3,000 people have shared their views to support the development of a strategy for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire’s Integrated Care System.
Agencies back campaign to protect vulnerable adults
Safeguarding Adults Week aims to help people know how to spot the signs that someone is at risk of abuse, neglect or harm, and how to respond effectively.
Online advice for common winter ailments
New online resource launched to help local people manage very minor winter ailments such as coughs, colds, sore throats and sinusitis.
People with learning disabilities are being encouraged to attend annual GP check-ups
Health partners in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) have launched a new campaign urging people with learning disabilities to attend their annual health check.