How to access urgent healthcare support this Christmas and New Year

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.

22 December 2022
How to access urgent healthcare support this Christmas and New Year

Industrial action and local NHS pressures

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep patients safe.

20 December 2022
Industrial action and local NHS pressures

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.

16 December 2022
Thousands of vulnerable people encouraged to take up free seasonal Covid-19 and flu jab

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.

14 December 2022
Industrial action and local NHS pressures

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.

8 December 2022
Group A Strep: The symptoms to look out for

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.

6 December 2022
Still time to order and collect your repeat prescriptions for Christmas and New Year

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.

5 December 2022
Cold weather warning: keeping warm is essential to your wellbeing say healthcare leaders

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.

2 December 2022
UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep

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.

2 December 2022
Thousands share views to help develop health and care strategy

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.

21 November 2022
Agencies back campaign to protect vulnerable adults

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.

16 November 2022
Online advice for common winter ailments

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.

3 November 2022
People with learning disabilities are being encouraged to attend annual GP check-ups