The NHS is asking patients to seek emergency care if they need to during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most.
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Visiting people in hospital and care homes ā Winter 2022/23
As the sustained pressures on health and care services continue in our area and across the country, we have to try and limit the spread of viruses, such as flu and Covid-19, in hospitals, care homes and other facilities.
Ambulance industrial action Monday 23 January
NHS ambulance services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are working hard to keep patients safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible.
How to access urgent healthcare support this Christmas and New Year
With the Christmas and New Period coming up, some services may be closed on the bank holidays. However, there continues to be a range of NHS services and support available to help with a range of minor, urgent and emergency conditions.
Ambulance industrial action Wednesday 21 December
NHS ambulance services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible.
Industrial action and local NHS pressures
The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep patients safe.
New appointment made to the 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 Jo Hicks as Chief People Officer.
Thousands of vulnerable people encouraged to take up free seasonal Covid-19 and flu jab
People with health conditions are at greater risk if they catch either virus.
NHS Tells Patients To Continue To Access Emergency Care During Industrial Action
People should continue to come forward for the care they need during industrial action, the NHS has said today.
Industrial action and local NHS pressures
The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible.
Group A Strep: The symptoms to look out for
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed an increase in cases of Group A Strep. Find out more about the symptoms and actions to take.
NHS South West radiotherapy services given top marks in patient survey
A survey of patients undergoing radiotherapy in the South West has found that 98 percent are either satisfied or very satisfied with their experience of treatments.