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Spring Covid-19 top up vaccination ends on 30 June – two weeks left to come forward

Until 30 June, the NHS is offering Covid-19 vaccines to people who are at increased risk of serious illness from the virus – including those aged 75 and over (by 30 June 2024), people living in care homes for older adults, and those aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system.

18 June 2024
Spring Covid-19 top up vaccination ends on 30 June – two weeks left to come forward

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.

10 June 2024
Men’s Health Week: Let’s talk about prostate

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.

28 May 2024
Innovate Healthier Together Fellowship launch event

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.

20 May 2024
Top tips for bank holiday healthcare

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.

10 May 2024
A new community of health and care innovation pioneers launches to drive better health outcomes for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

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.

9 May 2024
National standard exceeded for providing annual physical health checks for people with severe mental illness