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Healthy Weston programme update - August 2018

Posted on 14th August, 2018.

Work is continuing to look at developing new ways of organising health and care services in Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding area. Services need to better meet people’s needs in the future and respond to the changing health and care needs of our communities.

Patient survey about NHS services at The Locality Health Centre, Weston-super-Mare

Posted on 10th August, 2018.

Patients of the Locality Health Centre in Weston-super-Mare are being asked for their views to help shape future services at the practice.

Governing Body approve changes to homeopathy funding

Posted on 7th August, 2018.

The Governing Body today approved changes that mean NHS funded homeopathy will only be available in exceptional circumstances in the area.

Winners announced in special NHS70 children’s art and creative writing competition

Posted on 2nd August, 2018.

Youngsters at Busy Bee’s Nursery in Stoke Gifford were celebrating this week after fellow student, Alexander Cleave (age 3), scooped a prize in a local NHS art competition.

Decision on NHS homeopathy service due

Posted on 1st August, 2018.

A decision on the future of the NHS funded homeopathy service in the area is due to be taken next week.

Local people encouraged to visit their ‘pharmacy first’

Posted on 30th July, 2018.

We are encouraging local people to visit their ‘pharmacy first’ for minor illnesses such as coughs and colds, hay fever and indigestion.

Have your say on the future of mental health services

Posted on 24th July, 2018.

We are seeking local people’s views on the future of ‘talking therapies’ in the area.

£3.9m boost for mental health services

Posted on 16th July, 2018.

Mental health services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are to get an extra £3.9m investment in this financial year.

'Pharmacy first' call for minor summer ailments

Posted on 12th July, 2018.

Health leaders are urging patients to consult their pharmacist first for help with very minor summer ailments such as sunburn and insect bites.

Inspectors publish findings of Special Educational Needs and Disability review

Posted on 6th July, 2018.

OfSTED and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have published their findings following their joint review of services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in North Somerset

Call to use NHS services wisely following busiest ever day at Southmead Emergency Department

Posted on 6th July, 2018.

Health leaders are urging people to use NHS services wisely over the coming weekend, following a surge in attendances at local hospitals.

Don’t miss the party! Help us celebrate the NHS’s 70th birthday

Posted on 29th June, 2018.

Health and care organisations are encouraging people across the area to join in the celebrations as the NHS turns 70 on 5 July.

Joint Statement: 1in4 People Mental Health Services

Posted on 28th June, 2018.

We are pleased to confirm the contract for a mental health support service in North Somerset has been awarded to Second Step.

Are you protected from Measles in Bristol?

Posted on 28th June, 2018.

Public Health England (PHE) is joining forces with the local community and GPs’ to ask the residents of Bristol for their help to stop the spread of measles in the city.

A red bag: a simple change packing a difference

Posted on 21st June, 2018.

The red bag scheme or ‘hospital transfer pathway’ is a small change having a big impact on care home residents in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area.

Careers event invites potential applicants to learn about NHS commissioning

Posted on 20th June, 2018.

Local people are invited to attend our careers event to find out more about NHS commissioning and to consider a career in the NHS.

Think about your feet for Diabetes Week 2018

Posted on 8th June, 2018.

During national Diabetes Week Local Health professionals are asking people with diabetes to find out about how they can protect their feet.

Creative competition for children celebrates 70 years of the NHS

Posted on 1st June, 2018.

Primary school children are invited to enter a children’s art competition to celebrate the NHS's 70th birthday.

Local breast cancer policy to set new standards

Posted on 29th May, 2018.

A local health policy covering breast reconstruction for cancer patients will set new standards for treatment if it gets the go ahead next week.

Referrals to be sent electronically after 4 June

Posted on 21st May, 2018.

An electronic system for referrals from GP services to hospital appointments will be available at North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

BNSSG response to temporary change in staffing model for maternity services at Weston

Posted on 18th May, 2018.

The temporary operational changes Weston General Hospital have told us they are making in the way they organise their staff within their maternity service is in response to an increased vacancy rate and a determination to ensure pregnant women in North Somerset can be confident of continuing to receive the highest standards of care through their pregnancy.

Financial boost for mental health services

Posted on 16th May, 2018.

An extra £365,000 will be invested during 2018/19 in mental health services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire following a successful bid to NHS England.

New smart device app helps lung patients breathe easier

Posted on 15th May, 2018.

Local patients with long-term lung conditions are being offered an innovative new way to manage their condition.

Health system update - Monday 14 May

Posted on 14th May, 2018.

The local health system stood down from its ‘major incident’ status related to Thursday’s fire at the haematology and oncology centre today.

Extended opening hours for minor injuries units on 12 - 13 May

Posted on 12th May, 2018.

Health system major incident: status update

Posted on 11th May, 2018.

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire’s health system remains in ‘major incident’ status on Friday (11 May)

Patients urged to use A&E for emergencies only, following major incident

Posted on 10th May, 2018.

Patients across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are being asked not to use A&E unless it’s a genuine emergency, following a fire at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre.

Fire at UH Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Posted on 10th May, 2018.

Following the small fire at UH Bristol’s Haematology and Oncology Centre on 9 May, the local health system is working together to manage the disruption and keep patients safe.

National recognition for local nurses

Posted on 9th May, 2018.

Nurses across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will be at the centre of a visit by Karen Storey, Primary Care Nursing Lead at NHS England, ahead of International Nurses Day.

Integrated Urgent Care Service (IUCS) awarded to BrisDoc Healthcare Services Limited in partnership with Care UK

Posted on 1st May, 2018.

Local Offer - Ofsted and Care Quality Commission SEND inspection

Posted on 30th April, 2018.

South Gloucestershire Local Area Written Statement of Action for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) April 2018.

Walks to increase Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention across local and regional communities

Posted on 24th April, 2018.

Bristol is one of seven cities across the country staging ‘Walking Out Of Darkness’ events to raise Mental Health awareness across the region.

Update on the work progressing to improve health and care services in Weston-super-Mare and surrounding area

Posted on 19th April, 2018.

Health leaders have shared the progress made in looking at how existing services can work better together to provide better joined-up care for patients and how some services could be delivered differently in the future to make this happen.

Professor Stephen Powis visits CCG to learn about innovative work in local healthcare

Posted on 13th April, 2018.

NHS England national medical director Professor Stephen Powis visited the CCG yesterday to learn more about the innovative work taking place across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Weston Hospital - Statement from Julia Ross, Chief Executive of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG

Posted on 12th April, 2018.

No decisions have been made about the future for A&E at Weston General Hospital and any permanent significant changes to services would be subject to full public consultation.

Clinical Commissioning Groups social media channels set to merge

Posted on 1st April, 2018.

Plans are in place to create merged social media channels for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG

Launch of new Clinical Commissioning Group

Posted on 1st April, 2018.

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has launched.

South Gloucestershire health and care plans set for go ahead

Posted on 28th March, 2018.

Plans to transform health and care services in South Gloucestershire from 2020/21 could get the go ahead next week (3rd April 2018).

South Bristol practice merger

Posted on 9th March, 2018.

The local NHS is pleased to announce that four South Bristol GP practices are to merge from 1 April 2018 to form Bridge View Medical..

Revamped GP surgery in Little Stoke opened

Posted on 26th February, 2018.

South Gloucestershire and North Bristol residents will be offered far more NHS tests and treatments closer to home in a revamped GP surgery.