Free blood pressure checks are just one of the wide range of services being promoted by community pharmacies in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire during Ask Your Pharmacist Week this year (31 October – 7 November).
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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.
NHS Launches New Online Site Finder for Monkeypox Vaccines
The NHS has today launched a new online vaccine site finder to make it as easy as possible for eligible people to get their monkeypox jab.
NHS Launches New Online Site Finder for Monkeypox Vaccines
The NHS has today launched a new online vaccine site finder to make it as easy as possible for eligible people to get their monkeypox jab.
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.
NHS Delivers Record Number Of Lifesaving Cancer Checks as Long Waits for Care Continue to Fall
More people than ever before received a lifesaving NHS cancer check in August alongside continued progress against the elective recovery plan, new figures show.
Video: local people encouraged to take up their vaccinations
We recently worked with BBC Points West to inform local people of the importance of taking up their Covid-19 vaccinations.
World-first National Genetic Testing Service launched by NHS
The world-first national genetic testing service will be able to diagnose within days rather than months, and potentially save thousands of severely ill children and babies.
Be kind to your mind this World Mental Health Day
‘Be kind to your mind’ that’s the message from local health experts as part of World Mental Health Day 2022
It’s time to Get vaccinated, Get boosted and Get protected!
This year we are urging everyone who is entitled to a free flu vaccine and a Covid-19 booster to take up the offer of both vaccinations as soon as possible.
Socialising and exercise top poll on wellbeing
Local people have told us that contact with family and friends and regular exercise are the two of the most important things that keep them happy, healthy and well.
NHS services this bank holiday: What you need to know
The NHS across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is committed to supporting our colleagues and those in our care to have the opportunity to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign.