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

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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

One Weston Care Home Hub nominated for national award

A local care home initiative, the first of its kind in the UK, has been nominated for a national Health Service Journal (HSJ) Award for its support for care home residents in Weston-super-Mare.

Strikes Will Cause Major Disruption Over the Next Week, says Top NHS Doctor

Major disruption caused by industrial action over the next fortnight will have a serious impact on the NHS, with services expected to face the most challenging period yet, England’s top doctor has warned today.

Street art celebrates NHS 75th birthday

NHS organisations in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have teamed up with a local Bristol street artist to create an inspiring new mural celebrating the 75th birthday of the health service.

Know your healthcare options this summer bank holiday

With just GP practices closed over the summer bank holiday (26-28 August) and upcoming strike action from consultants (24-24 August) in the NHS, local people and visitors are being reminded about the healthcare options available to them.

How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing on 1 July 2023

From 1 July 2023 the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the commissioner is changing.