The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire health and care system is working closely together to support people who rely on services.
We are currently working with staff to develop a new operational structure that reflects our developing role, as well as the end of additional non-recurrent funding received during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) has been awarded funding from NHS England to increase the numbers of people from under-served communities taking part in health and care research.
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.
Two women die every day of cervical cancer in England, yet it is one of the most preventable cancers.
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.
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.
As the sustained pressures on health and care services continue in our area and across the country, we have to try and limit the spread of viruses, such as flu and Covid-19, in hospitals, care homes and other facilities.
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.
The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep patients safe during strike action which is taking place from Saturday 24 February to Wednesday 28 February 2024.
People with health conditions are at greater risk if they catch either virus.
The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes which are taking place on Thursday 27 June to Tuesday 2 July 2024.