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.
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.
NHS Delivers Record Number Of Lifesaving Cancer Checks as Long Waits for Care Continue to Fall
More people than ever before received a lifesaving NHS cancer check in August alongside continued progress against the elective recovery plan, new figures show.
Statement from Dr Jeff Farrar, QPM, OStJ
Statement from Dr Jeff Farrar QPM, OStJ, Chair of NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board on the death of The Queen.
Statement from Amanda Pritchard
Statement from Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England