Health leaders are urging local people to get involved in turning ambitious plans for Weston General Hospital into reality.
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Proposal for sustainable future at Weston General Hospital gets green light
Local NHS leaders have today (7 June) approved an eight-week public engagement exercise on proposed changes to some services at Weston General Hospital.
Making Covid-19 vaccinations mobile to reach our local community
St John’s Ambulance mobile vaccination clinic used as part of a series of pop-up outreach clinics in January 2022.
Working with community groups to reduce health inequalities
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 take next step forward
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.
Health and care services over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend
‘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.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, could you lift someone out of loneliness?
Local health leaders are backing a national drive to tackle loneliness and improve mental health and wellbeing among young adults..
New Chief Medical Officer designate appointed to Integrated Care Board for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
The Integrated Care Board (ICB) for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) has appointed Dr Joanne Medhurst as its Chief Medical Officer designate.
World Immunisation Week: Come forward for vaccinations and boosters
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.
Weston General Hospital proposals reviewed at council health scrutiny meeting
Proposed changes to some services at Weston General Hospital have been reviewed by councillors at a key meeting.
Survey shows strong support for improvements at Weston General Hospital
A recent survey of almost 900 local people – including hospital staff – has shown strong support for changes proposed to services at Weston General Hospital.
Children’s vaccination pods help 5-11s get protected against COVID-19
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.