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Don’t leave repeat prescriptions off your Christmas list

Local people who take regular medications are being urged to check and order their repeat prescriptions well in advance of the Christmas holidays, making sure they have enough to last them over the festive break.

2 December 2024
Don’t leave repeat prescriptions off your Christmas list

Neurodiversity profiling pilot launches in local schools

A new pilot scheme, based in local schools, is exploring ways to improve support for children awaiting assessment for neurodivergent needs such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

28 November 2024
Neurodiversity profiling pilot launches in local schools

Prescription scheme offers extra support for young care leavers

Young people leaving care in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire can get free prescriptions thanks to a new scheme launched by the local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) working with local councils.

28 October 2024
Prescription scheme offers extra support for young care leavers

Final Innovate Healthier Together Lunch and Learn session

The final Lunch and Learn session of the Innovate Healthier Together series focused on tackling health inequalities, presented by Huda Hujinur from Caafi Health.

3 October 2024
Final Innovate Healthier Together Lunch and Learn session

Introducing the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has welcomed the progress of developing its Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP).

2 October 2024
Introducing the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

Increased pressures in local health and care services

Local Emergency Departments are extremely busy and we are taking urgent steps to restore capacity in our hospitals and ensure that patients continue to receive safe and effective care.

1 October 2024
Increased pressures in local health and care services

Support your friends and family with newborn babies this ICON Week 2024

Friends and relatives of people who care for young babies in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are being called upon to support parents and carers when their babies are crying.

19 September 2024
Support your friends and family with newborn babies this ICON Week 2024

Update on non-emergency patient transport provision

Non-emergency patient transport services continue to be provided to local people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, following SVL Healthcare ServicesĀ ceasing provisionĀ from Wednesday 28 August.

30 August 2024
Update on non-emergency patient transport provision