More people than ever before received a lifesaving NHS cancer check in August alongside continued progress against the elective recovery plan, new figures show.
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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.
Be kind to your mind this World Mental Health Day
‘Be kind to your mind’ that’s the message from local health experts as part of World Mental Health Day 2022
Socialising and exercise top poll on wellbeing
Local people have their say in major survey which closes Sunday 25 September.
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.
Statement from Dr Jeff Farrar, QPM, OStJ
Statement from Jeff Farrar, Chair of NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Statement from Amanda Pritchard
Statement from Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England
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).
ICB appoints Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Population
Colin Bradbury appointed as Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Population for the ICB.
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.
ICB appoints Director of Performance and Delivery
New appointment made to the Integrated Care Board for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Monkeypox vaccinations across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
To help stop the spread of the monkeypox virus, you may have seen the NHS is contacting and vaccinating people who are eligible for protection, in line with UKHSA advice.