NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB and South Gloucestershire Council are working together to progress the development of a brand-new health centre for Thornbury, located on the former Thornbury Hospital site.
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Five top tips to stay healthy and well this summer bank holiday
While many GP practices and pharmacies close over the bank holiday weekend (24 to 26 August), there are some top tips everyone can follow to stay healthy and well.
First Men’s Crisis House opens in Avonmouth
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire’s new Men’s Crisis House has opened in Avonmouth, providing support to men experiencing emotional distress.
BNSSG ICS awarded funding to address inequalities in mental health research
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) diverse Research Engagement Network (REN) has been awarded £76,000 by NHS England to help make local mental health research more representative.
Healthier Together partnership message: zero-tolerance for racism
We have been shocked and saddened at the violent and racist events that have taken place nationwide, including Bristol, over the past week. These actions and riots are wholly unacceptable and have no place in today’s society.
Innovate Healthier Together Development Training participant
The Innovate Healthier Together Development training was developed by the West of England Academy in partnership with members of the ICBs Transformation Team. They undertook a skills-gap analysis considering what tools and techniques would support the development of innovation mindsets.
Fellows come together to consider the Importance of inclusivity in aiding collaboration
This insightful session, held on the 12 July 2024, brought together our dynamic Fellows to explore several themes essential for driving innovation in health and care.
Become a Lived Experience Contributor for learning disability and autism project
We’re looking for people with lived experience to help us develop an all-age list of autistic people and people with a learning disability to better support people at risk of a mental health hospital admission.
Become a Public Contributor and help design the future of health and care
We are looking for two members of the public to join the Healthier Together Steering Group and contribute to the improvement of how services are designed to meet current and future needs.
Social prescribing projects win national awards
Two social prescribing projects in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have won prestigious national awards at the Social Prescribing Awards 2024.
Innovate Healthier Together hosts first Discussion Group with next date confirmed for 12 July
In June, the Innovate Healthier Together Fellowship programme hosted its first Discussion Group led by Joanne Medhurst, Chief Medical Officer at NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Innovate Healthier Together June lunch and learn
This month’s lunch and learn session was hosted by Tim Keen, Associate Director of Strategy, Clinical Strategy and Partnerships at North Bristol Trust. Jane Stokes, Head of Customer Success at Mymhealth discussed the systemic factors influencing health-related behaviours and how innovation can promote healthier lifestyles.