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Funding to drive up diverse participation in research

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) has been awarded funding from NHS England to increase the numbers of people from under-served communities taking part in health and care research.

07 February 2023
Funding to drive up diverse participation in research

Cold weather warning: top tips for keeping safe and well

Being cold isn’t just uncomfortable it can be bad for your health, so as a cold weather alert has been issued by the MET Office, healthcare leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are urging residents to keep warm, get vaccinated, plan ahead and look out for each other.

20 January 2023
Cold weather warning: top tips for keeping safe and well

Hundreds more to benefit from ‘NHS@Home’ service

The ‘NHS@Home’ service is a joint initiative by local NHS organisations that offers hospital-level care and remote monitoring in an individual’s home.

17 January 2023
Hundreds more to benefit from ‘NHS@Home’ service

Still time to get the best protection from flu and Covid-19

It’s not too late to get vaccinated against flu or Covid-19 – that’s the message from local health leaders as hospitals continue to see a high number of Covid-19 and flu hospitalisations.

10 January 2023
Still time to get the best protection from flu and Covid-19

Visiting people in hospital and care homes – Winter 2022/23

As the sustained pressures on health and care services continue in our area and across the country, we have to try and limit the spread of viruses, such as flu and Covid-19, in hospitals, care homes and other facilities.

04 January 2023
Visiting people in hospital and care homes – Winter 2022/23

Ambulance industrial action Monday 23 January

NHS ambulance services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are working hard to keep patients safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible.

23 December 2022
Ambulance industrial action Monday 23 January

How to access urgent healthcare support this Christmas and New Year

With the Christmas and New Period coming up, some services may be closed on the bank holidays. However, there continues to be a range of NHS services and support available to help with a range of minor, urgent and emergency conditions.

22 December 2022
How to access urgent healthcare support this Christmas and New Year