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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

Dr. Jeff Farrar appointed NHS Integrated Care Board Cluster Chair

NHS England has announced that following a recent appointment and interview process, Dr. Jeff Farrar QPM, OStJ has been named as Chair of the NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB Cluster.

2 September 2025
Dr. Jeff Farrar appointed NHS Integrated Care Board Cluster Chair

Local ICB joins national rollout of groundbreaking exercise programme REACT

Older people in and around Bristol will soon be able to benefit from REtirement in ACTion (REACT), a group-based exercise programme proven to support people to improve and maintain their mobility and ability to live independently.

12 August 2025
Local ICB joins national rollout of groundbreaking exercise programme REACT

Industrial action and local NHS pressures

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible.

21 July 2025
Industrial action and local NHS pressures

NHS and local councils join forces to support the Every Move Matters campaign

Health and care partners across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are encouraging people to move more as part of a South West ā€˜Every Move Matters’ campaign launching today (Monday 21 July).

21 July 2025
NHS and local councils join forces to support the Every Move Matters campaign

Refreshed Joint Forward Plan webpages publishedĀ 

The Joint Forward Plan for the Healthier Together health and social care system has been refreshed to reflect our priorities for 2025 to 2030.Ā 

18 July 2025
Refreshed Joint Forward Plan webpages publishedĀ