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Do rapid tests reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care?

Researchers supported by the Integrated Care Board will investigate whether rapid microbiological ‘point-of-care’ tests for respiratory infections could reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care.

23 November 2022
Do rapid tests reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care?

Agencies back campaign to protect vulnerable adults

Safeguarding Adults Week aims to help people know how to spot the signs that someone is at risk of abuse, neglect or harm, and how to respond effectively.

21 November 2022
Agencies back campaign to protect vulnerable adults

Online advice for common winter ailments

New online resource launched to help local people manage very minor winter ailments such as coughs, colds, sore throats and sinusitis.

16 November 2022
Online advice for common winter ailments

Have you had vaccine the call-up?

It’s not too late to come forward for your flu vaccine or any of your Covid-19 vaccines, including your first, second and primary booster doses.

15 November 2022
Have you had vaccine the call-up?

Local health services praised in national patient safety awards

Local NHS organisations have been recognised for their work as part of the national HSJ Patient Safety Awards, winning in two categories and being highly commended in a third.

27 October 2022
Local health services praised in national patient safety awards

Allied Health Professionals Careers Day

Over 130 young people attended a Joint ICB Allied Health Professionals’ Careers Day at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) Education Centre.

19 October 2022
Allied Health Professionals Careers Day