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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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

26 March 2024
Children’s doctor adds head injury advice to free app

Still time to order repeat prescriptions before Easter

There’s still time to order and collect repeat prescriptions ahead of the long Easter bank holiday weekend (29 March – 1 April). GPs and many pharmacies close for the bank holidays so it’s important anyone who has repeat medication makes sure they have enough to last the weekend.

14 March 2024
Still time to order repeat prescriptions before Easter

One in four NHS staff experience harassment at work

In each of the last four years the NHS Staff Survey has shown that more than one in four staff has experienced harassment, bullying or abuse from patients and members of the public while at work.

14 December 2023
One in four NHS staff experience harassment at work

International Men’s Day 2023

Men across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are being encouraged to think about their mental and physical health as part of International Men’s Day (19 November).

17 November 2023
International Men’s Day 2023