A new, integrated approach to supporting older people living with frailty that launched in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire in January 2024, has secured funding until March 2026.
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Digital solution offering vital support for local people with COPD
Thousands of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are able to benefit from a digital scheme launched to provide more support at home.
Innovate Healthier Together Lunch and Learn Series: Anya
On Tuesday 26th February, the Innovate Healthier Together programme hosted its second lunch and learn session which focused on how we can understand and tackle inequalities through innovation.
Launching the Innovate Healthier Together Fellowship
On Wednesday 1 May, the Innovate Healthier Together (IHT) programme is launching its fellowship, a space where health and care professionals across all disciplines have time to remove themselves from the operational pressures of their roles to think creatively and reimagine how we deliver health and care services to the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire population.
Design-Thinking with the VCSE Alliance
The Innovate Healthier Together team were invited to join representatives of the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Alliance to support them think innovatively about a collaborative bid to the Volunteering for Health fund.
Avoid hopping around for healthcare this Easter
Residents and visitors across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are being encouraged to learn about their healthcare options ahead of the upcoming Easter bank holiday.
Local health organisations receive national awards for innovative projects
Local health and care organisations have been recognised for their work in the national HSJ partnership awards, winning in two gold awards across as well as a bronze award.
Public urged to use NHS services wisely as the local health and care system moves to its highest level of escalation
Health leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are urging people to use the right NHS services for their needs. The call comes after high levels of attendances at local urgent and emergency care services pushed the health and care system into its highest level of escalation – OPEL 4.
Frailty-ACE service supports elderly frail people at home
A new, integrated approach to supporting older people living with frailty has been launched in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (ICS) is working with our colleagues in public health, general practice, sexual health, community care, hospitals and in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector to better understand and meet the health needs of different groups of women, including people who do not identify as a woman.
Maternity services at UHBW continue to be rated as Good
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) maternity services have maintained a rating of Good, following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
Transforming community eating disorders services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Anyone, regardless of their age or background, can develop an eating disorder. Getting help early is one of the most effective ways to support recovery.