BNSSG Healthier Together

Planning the new direction for our health and social care system continues

Work to develop the first edition of the integrated care system strategy and joint forward plan for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire continues to move forward.

6 April 2023
Planning the new direction for our health and social care system continues

Plan ahead to avoid hopping around for medication this Easter

Many GP surgeries and pharmacies are closed over the long weekend (7 to 10 April).

30 March 2023
Plan ahead to avoid hopping around for medication this Easter

System strategy discussed at latest ICP Board meeting   

Health, care and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire came together on 24 February for the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) Board meeting.  

3 March 2023
System strategy discussed at latest ICP Board meeting   

Still time to get the best protection from flu and Covid-19

It’s not too late to get vaccinated against flu or Covid-19 – that’s the message from local health leaders as hospitals continue to see a high number of Covid-19 and flu hospitalisations.

10 January 2023
Still time to get the best protection from flu and Covid-19

NHS tells patients to seek emergency care as needed during latest industrial action

The NHS is asking patients to seek emergency care if they need to during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most.

10 January 2023
NHS tells patients to seek emergency care as needed during latest industrial action

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

New appointment made to the Integrated Care Board for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

19 December 2022
New appointment made to the Integrated Care Board for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

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

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

Cold weather warning: keeping warm is essential to your wellbeing

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

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

Allied Health Professionals Careers Day

Over 130 young people attended a Joint ICB Allied Health Professionals’ Careers Day at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) Education Centre.

19 October 2022
Allied Health Professionals Careers Day