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The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is advising people to stay safe and cool as hot weather continues throughout the week.
Local people most vulnerable to a Covid-19 infection are being urged to top up their immunity as it emerged only around 20% of those eligible who are immunosuppressed have taken up the latest offer.
Local people are being encouraged to think ahead with their health needs ahead of May’s third bank holiday weekend (27 – 29 May).
Stroke services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will be transforming this week (17 May) as part of an improvement plan that could save 15 lives each year, while providing improved quality of life for stroke survivors.
Unvaccinated people urged to get their first and second Covid-19 vaccinations as deadline approaches.
April’s Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) meeting brought together colleagues from across the health, care and voluntary sector.
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).
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.
June deadline is confirmed for first and second vaccinations.
From 1st April 2023, all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) will have delegated responsibility of NHS England pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental (POD) functions.
Many GP surgeries and pharmacies are closed over the long weekend (7 to 10 April).
A total of 145 people are set to start a career in health and care following this successful event.