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Local health services praised in national patient safety awards

Local NHS organisations have been recognised for their work as part of the national HSJ Patient Safety Awards, winning in two categories and being highly commended in a third.

27 October 2022
Local health services praised in national patient safety awards

World-first National Genetic Testing Service launched by NHS

A National Genetic Testing service has been launched by the NHS. The world-first national genetic testing service will be able to diagnose within days rather than months, and potentially save thousands of severely ill children and babies.

12 October 2022
World-first National Genetic Testing Service launched by NHS

NHS services this bank holiday: What you need to know

The NHS across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working through the changes needed to support staff and patients to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

16 September 2022
NHS services this bank holiday: What you need to know

Statement from Dr Jeff Farrar, QPM, OStJ

Statement from Jeff Farrar, Chair of NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

09 September 2022
Statement from Dr Jeff Farrar, QPM, OStJ

ICB leads the way in healthcare research

For the last nine years Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) has been the highest ranking local NHS authority in England for Research Capability Funding, the main funding stream from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

05 September 2022
ICB leads the way in healthcare research

Have you ordered your repeat medications ahead of the bank holiday weekend?

With many GP practices and pharmacies closed over the bank holiday weekend (26-29 August), doctors in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are reminding people to collect repeat medicines in good time to avoid last-minute panics.

23 August 2022
Have you ordered your repeat medications ahead of the bank holiday weekend?