Deadline 30 June: your last chance for spring Covid-19 vaccinations
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Mental health service recognised in regional NHS Parliamentary Awards
NHS organisations in the area have received a regional Excellence in Mental Health Care Award, as part of the 2023 NHS Parliamentary Awards.
Stay safe and cool during the hot weather
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.
Spring Covid-19 vaccinations: top up your immunity
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.
Think ahead with your health ahead of the Spring bank holiday
Local people are being encouraged to think ahead with their health needs ahead of May’s third bank holiday weekend (27 – 29 May).
Major changes to stroke services to go live this week
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.
Last chance to get first and second Covid-19 vaccinations
Unvaccinated people urged to get their first and second Covid-19 vaccinations as deadline approaches.
Social prescribing and strategy discussed at ICP Board meeting
April’s Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) meeting brought together colleagues from across the health, care and voluntary sector.
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.