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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).

17 November 2023
International Men’s Day 2023

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.

16 November 2023
Caring for children with coughs this winter

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.

15 November 2023
Local nurses and midwives spend afternoon with His Majesty the King

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.

14 November 2023
Make self-care a priority this winter

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.

14 November 2023
Update on ADHD medicine shortages

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).

8 November 2023
Launch of the Innovate Healthier Together Programme

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.

30 October 2023
Don’t get spooked over your health. Ask your pharmacist this Halloween

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.

23 October 2023
Bristol-led childhood eczema study awarded RCGP Research Paper of the Year