With the Christmas and New Period coming up, some services may be closed on the bank holidays. However, there continues to be a range of NHS services and support available to help with a range of minor, urgent and emergency conditions.
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Ambulance industrial action: December 2022 and January 2023
NHS ambulance services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, taking place Wednesday 21 December 2022 and Wednesday 11 January 2023.
Industrial action and local NHS pressures: February 2024
The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep patients safe during strike action which is taking place from Saturday 24 February to Wednesday 28 February 2024.
New appointment made to the Integrated Care Board for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
The Integrated Care Board (ICB) for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) has appointed Jo Hicks as Chief People Officer.
Thousands of vulnerable people encouraged to take up free seasonal Covid-19 and flu jab
People with health conditions are at greater risk if they catch either virus.
NHS tells patients to continue to access emergency care during industrial action
People should continue to come forward for the care they need during industrial action, the NHS has said today.
Industrial action and local NHS pressures: June to July 2024
The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes which are taking place on Thursday 27 June to Tuesday 2 July 2024.
Group A Strep: The symptoms to look out for
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed an increase in cases of Group A Strep. Find out more about the symptoms and actions to take.
NHS South West radiotherapy services given top marks in patient survey
A survey of patients undergoing radiotherapy in the South West has found that 98 percent are either satisfied or very satisfied with their experience of treatments.
Still time to order and collect your repeat prescriptions for Christmas and New Year
As well as buying presents and posting Christmas cards, getting any repeat prescriptions early should be on everyoneās to-do list.
Cold weather warning: keeping warm is essential to your wellbeing say healthcare leaders
Being cold isnāt just uncomfortable it can be bad for your health, so as a cold weather alert has been issued by the MET Office, healthcare leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are urging residents to keep warm, get vaccinated, plan ahead and look out for each other.
UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep
The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that scarlet fever cases continue to remain higher than we would typically see at this time of year.