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Men’s Health Week: Let’s talk about prostate
During Men’s Health Week (10-16 June), we’re backing the national campaign to get men talking about their health – and particularly their prostate.
Innovate Healthier Together Lunch and Learn Series: Innovation in preventative care and early intervention to increase life expectancy
A summary of the Innovate Healthier Together Lunch and Learn session held in May 2024, hosted by Dr Febin Basheer, GP and Clinical Lead for Health Innovation West of England.
Innovate Healthier Together facilitate stakeholder workshop hosted by the Integrated Care @ Home Board
The Innovate Healthier Together team were invited to facilitate a stakeholder workshop hosted by the Integrated Care @ Home Board Workshop on 25 April.
Innovate Healthier Together Fellowship launch event
On Wednesday 1 May, Innovate Healthier Together hosted an event to mark the official launch of the Innovate Healthier Together Fellowship.
Refreshed Joint Forward Plan for health and care services is published
Local organisations have today (20 May) published a plan covering all aspects of health and care in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire for the next five years.
Top tips for bank holiday healthcare
With GP services closed and many pharmacies on reduced opening hours over the bank holiday weekend (25-27 May), we’re sharing some tips on how to access healthcare support.
A new community of health and care innovation pioneers launches to drive better health outcomes for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
On Wednesday 1 May, we hosted an event to mark the official launch of our Innovate Healthier Together Fellowship, hosted by the Chair of Health Innovation West of England and Vice-Chancellor of UWE, Professor Sir Steve West CBE. Colleagues from across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire gathered at the stunning The Mount Without event venue in central Bristol.
Find your #MomentsForMovement during Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May)
The #MomentsForMovement campaign, launched to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May), highlights the ways that physical activity can improve mental wellbeing, reduce stress and anxiety and boost self-esteem.
National standard exceeded for providing annual physical health checks for people with severe mental illness
The NHS organisation responsible for planning health services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) has exceeded the national standard for its severe mental illness (SMI) physical health checks and is now one of the highest performing areas in the country.
All Age Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy published
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System All Age Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy has now been published.
Innovate Healthier Together Lunch and Learn Series: Mayden
The Innovate Healthier Together programme hosted its third lunch and learn session which focused on fostering healthy behaviours through innovation.