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Bristol GP calls on smokers to sign up to Stoptober and help protect their health this winter

Dr Charlie Kenward, who launched the ‘Quit for Covid’ appeal at the beginning of the pandemic in March, is urging people to stop smoking to improve their health this winter and for the future.

29 September 2020

Health leaders welcome lockdown weight-loss and exercise success stories

Alan Thoburn in Thornbury lost an impressive two stone during lockdown through changes to his diet and getting regular exercise.

25 September 2020

80% of people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire satisfied with having remote healthcare appointments following Coronavirus pandemic

People are more comfortable using telephone and video for their healthcare consultations than they were six months ago according to a recent survey.

23 September 2020

Hands, Face, Space – doctors issue new appeal to follow social distancing guidelines

Doctors have launched a new appeal to remind people to follow social distancing guidelines when they’re using healthcare services.

23 September 2020

Is your child starting primary school in September? NHS calls on parents to check children’s vaccinations are up to date

We're urging parents and carers to check their children have had all their pre-school vaccinations.

09 September 2020

New 24/7 helpline launched to support people with emotional or practical worries

The 24/7 Support & Connect Helpline was launched to provide extra support during the challenges of the Covid-19 outbreak and beyond. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and calls are handled by fully-trained counsellors.

04 September 2020

Community volunteers produce series of videos in multiple languages to make essential coronavirus information accessible to more people

Local volunteers have made a series of short Covid-19 information videos in more than 10 languages to reach members of the community who do not speak English as their primary language.

27 August 2020

Five tips for health care this bank holiday weekend

While GP surgeries and some pharmacies may be closed on Monday, there are plenty of services available to you over the bank holiday weekend

26 August 2020

Free healthy lifestyle workshops available to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes

If you are at risk of Type 2 diabetes you can now access free, healthy lifestyle workshops to help improve your health and reduce your chance of developing the illness.

20 August 2020

Local Maternity Voices Partnership chair

Are you passionate about improving and developing maternity services for women and their families? Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Maternity Voices Partnership is looking to elect a new chair person.

18 August 2020