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Local hospital trust ranked best in the country for drop in fall-related hospital admissions

The number of people over the age of 65, who are admitted to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) due to a fall, has decreased by 25 per cent thanks to a series of joint initiatives from health organisations across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).

16 September 2025
Local hospital trust ranked best in the country for drop in fall-related hospital admissions

New guide on general practice published

You and your general practice is an NHS guide that tells you what to expect from your general practice and how you can help them, so you get the best from their services.Ā 

12 September 2025
New guide on general practice published

Two local areas selected as neighbourhood health pioneers

South Bristol and Woodspring are set to benefit from improved care closer to home, as the government begins to rollout new neighbourhood health services.

11 September 2025
Two local areas selected as neighbourhood health pioneers

New Charter will enhance data security

Organisations across the area are being invited to sign up to a new Information Sharing Charter, which aims to help create a consistent approach to data sharing.

10 September 2025
New Charter will enhance data security