University of Bristol-led research comparing the effectiveness and safety of different types of moisturiser for childhood eczema has won the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Paper of the Year Award 2022.
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New digital maternity system launches
Maternity service users in Bristol will benefit from a new system launched at hospitals across University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) and North Bristol Trust (NBT).
Health leaders’ call to use NHS services wisely during strike action
Local health leaders are urging people to use NHS services wisely during next week’s industrial action.
Local healthcare professionals nominated for national award
Healthcare professionals from Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will find out tonight (21 September) if they have won a national award for an innovative service designed to support people with lung conditions.
ICS diverse Research Engagement Network is awarded £150,000 in NHS funding
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System has received funding for the second phase of the Research Engagement Network programme by NHS England.
Local people called to get their blood pressure checked in campaign to prevent strokes and heart attacks
The NHS in the South West is calling on people, over 40 years old, to get their blood pressure checked as part of a drive to prevent strokes and heart attacks.
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.
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.
Diagnostics boost coming to Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Thousands more scans and investigations are to be offered to NHS patients in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, under a groundbreaking agreement for increased diagnostic capacity to speed up treatment, reduce waiting lists and provide care closer to home.
School’s out, but healthcare options are still in
As the school year draws to close, local health leaders are reminding people to think about their health needs as summer holidays begin.
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.