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Use the right NHS services over the May bank holidays

Local health leaders are encouraging people to access the right services and order repeat prescriptions now, ahead of the Early May bank holiday (29 April to 1 May) and Coronation bank holiday weekend (6 to 8 May).

25 April 2023
Use the right NHS services over the May bank holidays

Pharmacy, dentistry and optometry commissioning

From 1st April 2023, all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) will have delegated responsibility of NHS England pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental (POD) functions.

31 March 2023
Pharmacy, dentistry and optometry commissioning

Plan ahead to avoid hopping around for medication this Easter

Health leaders across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are encouraging people to plan ahead with their medications before the Easter bank holiday, with many GP surgeries and pharmacies closed over the long weekend (7 to 10 April).

30 March 2023
Plan ahead to avoid hopping around for medication this Easter

Event brings together maternity and neonatal experts

More than 50 delegates recently attended the Local Maternity and Neonatal System’s (LMNS) safety and quality day. This collaborative event was aimed at identifying emerging safety themes and to develop strategies and objectives for the LMNS and its acute providers to work on for the forthcoming year.

13 March 2023
Event brings together maternity and neonatal experts

App supports newly diagnosed IRD patients to manage their symptoms better

Bristol Bones and Joints (BBJ) HIT has developed an app to help people newly diagnosed with an inflammatory rheumatic disease (IRD) learn about their condition and manage the effects it has on their lives.

02 March 2023
App supports newly diagnosed IRD patients to manage their symptoms better

ICB organisation structure: February 2023

We are currently working with staff to develop a new operational structure that reflects our developing role, as well as the end of additional non-recurrent funding received during the Covid-19 pandemic.

07 February 2023
ICB organisation structure: February 2023