Health and care partners in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are investing an extra £40m into services to boost capacity and speed up hospital discharge during the challenging winter months.
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International Men’s Day 2023
Men across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are being encouraged to think about their mental and physical health as part of International Men’s Day (19 November).
Caring for children with coughs this winter
18 – 24 November is World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week and this year in our local area we are focusing on caring for children with coughs.
Local nurses and midwives spend afternoon with His Majesty the King
Nurses and midwives from health and care providers in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have been honoured with a Royal reception alongside His Majesty, King Charles as part of His Majesty’s birthday celebrations.
Seasonal Covid-19 vaccination offer ends in four weeks
Eligible people have until 15 December to get protected this winter.
Make self-care a priority this winter
This Self Care Week (13-19 November), health leaders across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are encouraging people to make their self-care a priority ahead of the cold winter months.
Update on ADHD medicine shortages
There is a national shortage of some Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medicines. We are expecting the supply issues to be short-lived and are monitoring how this affects people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Launch of the Innovate Healthier Together Programme
Innovate Healthier Together is an exciting new programme to accelerate the adoption and spread of innovation across our Integrated Care System (ICS).
New GP practice in Weston set to open in the New Year
Weston-super-Mare’s newest GP practice is set to open its doors in the New Year following completion of the building work.
Don’t get spooked over your health. Ask your pharmacist this Halloween
As part of Ask Your Pharmacist Week (30 October to 5 November) Health leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are reminding local people not to be afraid to talk to their pharmacist about common health ailments.
Community leaders’ plea as tens of thousands get vaccinated
Over 160,000 local people heed the call to ‘Get Winter Strong’ against Covid-19 and flu.
Bristol-led childhood eczema study awarded RCGP Research Paper of the Year
University of Bristol-led research comparing the effectiveness and safety of different types of moisturiser for childhood eczema has won the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Paper of the Year Award 2022.