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Read all of our latest news on local service developments, events and updates.

Group A Strep: The symptoms to look out for

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed an increase in cases of Group A Strep. Find out more about the symptoms and actions to take.

8 December 2022
Group A Strep: The symptoms to look out for

Agencies back campaign to protect vulnerable adults

Safeguarding Adults Week aims to help people know how to spot the signs that someone is at risk of abuse, neglect or harm, and how to respond effectively.

21 November 2022
Agencies back campaign to protect vulnerable adults

Have you had vaccine the call-up?

It’s not too late to come forward for your flu vaccine or any of your Covid-19 vaccines, including your first, second and primary booster doses.

15 November 2022
Have you had vaccine the call-up?

Local health services praised in national patient safety awards

Local NHS organisations have been recognised for their work as part of the national HSJ Patient Safety Awards, winning in two categories and being highly commended in a third.

27 October 2022
Local health services praised in national patient safety awards

Allied Health Professionals Careers Day

Over 130 young people attended a Joint ICB Allied Health Professionals’ Careers Day at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) Education Centre.

19 October 2022
Allied Health Professionals Careers Day

World-first National Genetic Testing Service launched by NHS

The world-first national genetic testing service will be able to diagnose within days rather than months, and potentially save thousands of severely ill children and babies.

12 October 2022
World-first National Genetic Testing Service launched by NHS