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Major changes to stroke services to go live this week

Stroke services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will be transforming this week (17 May) as part of an improvement plan that could save 15 lives each year, while providing improved quality of life for stroke survivors.

16 May 2023
Major changes to stroke services to go live this week

Major changes to stroke services to go live this week

Stroke services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will be transforming this week (17 May) as part of an improvement plan that could save 15 lives each year, while providing improved quality of life for stroke survivors.

16 May 2023
Major changes to stroke services to go live this week

Use the right NHS services over the May bank holidays

Local health leaders are encouraging people to access the right services and order repeat prescriptions now, ahead of the Early May bank holiday (29 April to 1 May) and Coronation bank holiday weekend (6 to 8 May).

25 April 2023
Use the right NHS services over the May bank holidays

Pharmacy, dentistry and optometry commissioning

From 1st April 2023, all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) will have delegated responsibility of NHS England pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental (POD) functions.

31 March 2023
Pharmacy, dentistry and optometry commissioning

Pharmacy, dentistry and optometry commissioning

From 1st April 2023, all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) will have delegated responsibility of NHS England pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental (POD) functions.

31 March 2023
Pharmacy, dentistry and optometry commissioning

Plan ahead to avoid hopping around for medication this Easter

Health leaders across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are encouraging people to plan ahead with their medications before the Easter bank holiday, with many GP surgeries and pharmacies closed over the long weekend (7 to 10 April).

30 March 2023
Plan ahead to avoid hopping around for medication this Easter