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Summer Wake Up Call with BBC Radio Bristol

In May and June local NHS organisations teamed up with BBC Radio Bristol to put on a Summer Wake Up Call Roadshow focused on all things health

9 June 2026

Industrial action and local NHS pressures: June 2026

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned resident doctors strikes that are due to take place from 7am on Monday 15 June until 7am on Friday 19 June.

8 June 2026

ICB Research Showcase promotes the need for research inclusion

Health and care professionals, researchers and community organisations came together in Bristol this week to showcase how research is helping improve health outcomes across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

3 June 2026

ICB approves Intelligence Centre to help transform health and care

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has approved the full business case for its new Intelligence Centre, with Accenture now confirmed as the implementation partner.

21 May 2026

New nursing apprenticeship opportunities to open up in the South West

More people in the South West will get the opportunity to train as a nurse as part of the Government’s commitment to fund more nurse degree apprenticeships and break down long-standing barriers into healthcare careers.

13 May 2026

Bristol Ambulance (BAEMS Ltd) patient transport service

We are aware that a petition has been lodged to wind up Bristol Ambulance (BAEMS Ltd), which provides patient transport services for people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We are working with Bristol Ambulance and other NHS partners to understand the implications of this and ensure that services are maintained for local people.

11 May 2026

National recognition for local efforts to cut smoking and tackle health inequalities

The Smokefree Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Alliance is a finalist in the Innovation in Reducing Health Inequalities category in the MJ Achievement Awards.

8 May 2026

Dementia training will boost care and support across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

People living with dementia, along with their caregivers and families, are set to benefit from a major new training programme for frontline staff across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB).

30 April 2026

Bank holiday healthcare

GPs and many pharmacies will be closed over the bank holiday weekends, so it’s important to plan ahead for your health needs.

27 April 2026

GP practice set for major expansion

Coniston Medical Practice in Patchway is set for significant expansion works thanks to £916,566 Utilisation and Modernisation Funding from NHS England as well as £468,000 through S106 funding from the Filton Airfield housing development.

9 April 2026

Industrial action and local NHS pressures: April 2026

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned resident doctors strikes 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April.

31 March 2026

Investment boost to support neighbourhood health centres in Bristol

Two health centres in Bristol are set to be transformed into Neighbourhood Health Centres following £600k funding provided by the Department of Health and Social Care.

26 March 2026