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First Men’s Crisis House opens in Avonmouth

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire’s new Men’s Crisis House has opened in Avonmouth, providing support to men experiencing emotional distress.

12 August 2024
First Men’s Crisis House opens in Avonmouth

ICS awarded funding to address inequalities in mental health research

The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB diverse Research Engagement Network has been awarded £76,000 by NHS England to help make local mental health research more representative.

9 August 2024
ICS awarded funding to address inequalities in mental health research

Healthier Together partnership message: zero-tolerance for racism

We have been shocked and saddened at the violent and racist events that have taken place nationwide, including Bristol, over the past week. These actions and riots are wholly unacceptable and have no place in today’s society.

6 August 2024
Healthier Together partnership message: zero-tolerance for racism

Free prescriptions for care leavers

The Integrated Care Board now offers free prescriptions to eligible care leavers aged 18 until their 25th birthday.

2 August 2024
Free prescriptions for care leavers

GP collective action – August 2024 update

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to ensure we can continue to deliver the best care possible, as GPs vote in favour of taking collective action.

1 August 2024
GP collective action – August 2024 update

Innovate Healthier Together Development Training participant

The Innovate Healthier Together Development training was developed by the West of England Academy in partnership with members of the ICBs Transformation Team. They undertook a skills-gap analysis considering what tools and techniques would support the development of innovation mindsets.

31 July 2024
Innovate Healthier Together Development Training participant

Social prescribing projects win national awards

Two social prescribing projects in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have won prestigious national awards at the Social Prescribing Awards 2024.

11 July 2024
Social prescribing projects win national awards