Industrial action and NHS services

The NHS is working hard to keep patients safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible.

Regardless of any strike action taking place, it is really important that
if you need urgent medical care you continue to come forward
as normal.

Find out about local NHS services during the strikes

Which service should I use?

Find out about the different services available in our area and how
to get the right care in the quickest way.

Which service should I use?

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Caring for a poorly child?

The HANDi app offers simple and straightforward advice to parents
and carers when your child is unwell.

Download the HANDi app

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About us

We work with our partners and local people to improve health and wellbeing, reduce inequalities, and provide integrated services for the people living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

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Healthier Together

Our Integrated Care System (ICS): The Healthier Together Partnership

Our Integrated Care Board

Meet the people who make up our ICB

Our Integrated Care Partnership

Meet the people who make up our ICP

You and your health

As the Integrated Care Board (ICB) for our local area, it’s our job to shape the best possible healthcare for the community and make sure you are supported to stay healthy.

Health advice and support

Find out what advice and support is available in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

INNF & EFR

Interventions Not Normally Funded (INNF) and Exceptional Funding Requests (EFR)

Surveys and consultations

Get involved and shape health services in your area.

Latest news

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.

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.

Children’s doctor adds head injury advice to free app

A Bristol children’s doctor has added a head injuries care plan to a free app to give parents and carers advice on what to do if their child bumps their head.