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St John’s Ambulance mobile vaccination clinic used as part of a series of pop-up outreach clinics in January 2022.
Local community groups are giving voice to the experiences of the people they work with and actively improving people’s health and wellbeing in a variety of ways.
Proposed changes to some services at Weston General Hospital will take an important step forward when an outline ‘case for change’ is considered by local NHS leaders on 7 June.
‘We’re here for you’ – that’s the message from health and care services ahead of the Jubilee bank holiday celebrations (Thursday, 2 June to Sunday, 5 June) as they remind local people that many health and care services will remain open over the long weekend.
Local health leaders are backing a national drive to tackle loneliness and improve mental health and wellbeing among young adults..
The Integrated Care Board (ICB) for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) has appointed Dr Joanne Medhurst as its Chief Medical Officer designate.
Over 2 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been given and nearly 85% of people aged 16 or over have had their first vaccination in BNSSG.
Proposed changes to some services at Weston General Hospital have been reviewed by councillors at a key meeting.
A recent survey of almost 900 local people – including hospital staff – has shown strong support for changes proposed to services at Weston General Hospital.
COVID-19 vaccinations for all 5 to 11 year olds are being delivered at dedicated children’s clinics run by GPs, community pharmacies and the Vaccination Centre @ UWE Bristol.
The local NHS is setting out proposals to change the way some services are delivered, so that more people can receive their hospital treatment locally each year, and the hospital can attract the staff it needs to thrive.
Residents who take regular prescription medicines are being advised to think ahead and make sure they have adequate supply before the bank holiday weekend.