News

Read all of our latest news on local service developments, events and updates.

You can view historical news published by the CCG on the archived CCG website.

To receive regular news updates, please subscribe to our monthly newsletter.

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

Industrial action and local NHS pressures

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible.

14 December 2022
Industrial action and local NHS pressures

Group A Strep: The symptoms to look out for

Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does cause a number of infections, some mild and some more serious.

07 December 2022
Group A Strep: The symptoms to look out for

Cold weather warning: keeping warm is essential to your wellbeing say healthcare leaders

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.

05 December 2022
Cold weather warning: keeping warm is essential to your wellbeing say healthcare leaders

UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep

The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that scarlet fever cases continue to remain higher than we would typically see at this time of year.

02 December 2022
UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep

Thousands share views to help develop health and care strategy

More than 3,000 people have shared their views to support the development of a strategy for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire’s Integrated Care System.

02 December 2022
Thousands share views to help develop health and care strategy