April’s Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) meeting brought together colleagues from across the health, care and voluntary sector.
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Use the right NHS services over the May bank holidays
Local health leaders are encouraging people to access the right services and order repeat prescriptions now, ahead of the Early May bank holiday (29 April to 1 May) and Coronation bank holiday weekend (6 to 8 May).
Planning the new direction for our health and social care system continues
Work to develop the first edition of the integrated care system strategy and joint forward plan for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire continues to move forward.
Bookings open for Spring Covid-19 vaccinations for most vulnerable
June deadline is confirmed for first and second vaccinations.
Pharmacy, dentistry and optometry commissioning
From 1st April 2023, all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) will have delegated responsibility of NHS England pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental (POD) functions.
Plan ahead to avoid hopping around for medication this Easter
Many GP surgeries and pharmacies are closed over the long weekend (7 to 10 April).
Dozens of job offers at health and care recruitment event
A total of 145 people are set to start a career in health and care following this successful event.
BNSSG Covid-19 Vaccination Programme closes its large vaccination centre
New move is towards a community-based model.
BNSSG Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Closing the gap in Covid-19 vaccination uptake through community collaboration
In November 2020, at the outset of the Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, we analysed Public Health intelligence and conducted research with our system’s Citizen’s Panel.
System strategy discussed at latest ICP Board meeting
Health, care and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire came together on 24 February for the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) Board meeting.
Receive an ‘on the day’ job offer at Health and Care Support Worker Recruitment Event this March
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (ICS) is welcoming job seekers and people looking to change their careers at the Health and Care Support Worker Event, with an opportunity to leave with a conditional job offer the same day.
Focus groups to support health care communications campaigns
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire health and care system is working closely together to support people who rely on services.