Health advice and support

Antibiotics: what you need to know

It is important we use prescribed antibiotics in the right way and never share them with anyone.

Ask 3 Questions

Ask 3 Questions encourages patients to make decisions about healthcare that are right for them.

Baby and child health

What to do if your baby or child is ill and how to keep young children healthy.

Better care, closer to home: adult community health services

From 2020, we aim to make sure that community healthcare services for adults are more consistent and joined up.

Care, Education and Treatment Reviews

Find out how we are working to ensure young people with learning disabilities or autism do not spend time in hospital unnecessarily.

Care and Treatment Reviews for adults

Find out how we are working to ensure adults with learning disabilities or autism do not spend time in hospital unnecessarily.

Carers

Find out what help and support is available to carers.

Children with additional needs

Information and local support for children with complex health needs or disabilities.

Children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing

Children’s community health services provide a wide range of care and support for young people

Children's community health services

Community and palliative care services for children.

Dementia

Discover more about dementia plus the local support available.

Domestic abuse and violence

Local help and support for anyone affected by domestic abuse.

Drugs and alcohol

Help and advice on alcohol and drug misuse.

End of life care

End of life care support for people who are in their last phase of life.

Exercise and keeping fit

Discover the benefits of fresh air, exercise and staying active

EU Exit

Information for patients about health services when the UK leaves the European Union (EU).

Female genital mutilation

Confidential support for those affected by FGM or for anyone who suspects this form of abuse.

Getting the best from an appointment

Tips on how to plan for and make the most of your appointment with a GP or hospital.

Health services during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Community health services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have made changes to the way they work to support hospital services and provide a safe working environment for staff and patients.

Homelessness

Where to find healthcare advice and support locally for homeless people.

Hospital appointments

You can choose where and when to receive treatment according to what matters most to you.

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)

The IAPT service is available to help with a wide range of common psychological and emotional issues.

Learning disabilities

Access to healthcare for people with learning disabilities.

Liver Disease

Information and advice about the signs of liver disease and ways to avoid it.

Malnutrition

Resources and information for those who are underweight or losing weight unintentionally.

Maternity services

Information about the range of maternity services and birth options.

Mental health and wellbeing

What to do if you’re worried about mental health and how to access therapies.

NHS continuing healthcare

Learn more about NHS funding for people with significant health needs who require extended care.

Obesity and weight management

Discover more about the health risks of being overweight and how to manage your weight.

Patient transport services

Free services for those unable to use regular transport for medical reasons.

Personal health budgets (PHB)

Personal health budgets help people with a disability or long term condition manage their care to suit them.

Planning or having a baby?

Advice on planning a baby, where to have your baby, breastfeeding and pre or postnatal depression.

The Referral Service

Local clinicians and administrators who support your GP to find the best care available for you.

Safeguarding information

What to do if you have concerns over the safety of a child or vulnerable adult.

Sexual health

Advice on staying healthy and safe plus finding your local clinic.

Self-care

Self-care is perfect if your condition is something you will be able to treat at home, such as coughs, colds and common childhood illnesses.

Smoking

Support and advice to help you quit smoking for good.

Transitioning to adult health services

Young People may need continued support from health services once they are 18.

Translation and interpreting services

How to access interpretation services and get information in different formats.

Well Aware

Find health, wellbeing and community support organisations in your local area.

You and your medicines

Advice on taking medication from your GP in the prescribed way and how to prevent medicines waste.

Patient travel information

Information for people travelling to NHS sites for treatment