News

Public urged to stay safe in the heat and use NHS services wisely

Residents in the area have been urged to stay safe and look out for each other as temperatures continue to soar this week.

22 July 2021

Open letter: Easing of national lockdown restrictions

On the day that government lifts the final national lockdown restrictions, we want to thank you for continuing to do your bit to keep our communities safe and stop the spread of Covid-19.

19 July 2021

New large-scale ‘Vaccination Centre @ UWE Bristol’ opens as all adults are urged to book their vaccination, now

The local Vaccination Programme has opened a new large scale Vaccination Centre at the Conference and Exhibition Centre on UWE Bristol’s Frenchay Campus.

07 July 2021

Weston health event gives women an opportunity to ‘break the stigma’ around menopause

More than 80 women joined an event at Weston-super-Mare’s Winter Gardens this week (Tuesday 29th June) to discuss the impacts of menopause with medical experts and break down the stigma that still surrounds it.

30 June 2021

NHS staff call for respect as abuse incidents rise

Healthcare staff in the area are calling on patients to treat NHS staff with kindness and respect, as figures show rising incidents of abusive behaviour.

25 June 2021

Open letter to everyone in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Healthier Together executives thank communities and remind everyone to choose the correct services for your needs.

18 June 2021

One million Covid-19 jabs in arms

Six months into the Covid-19 vaccination programme we have reached the milestone of providing more than one million vaccinations to people in the area.

18 June 2021

Local people urged to use the right health services for their needs after rise in people attending A&E with colds, headaches and hayfever

Local health partners are encouraging people to use the most appropriate service after A&E departments in the area see a rise in people attending with minor illnesses such as colds, headaches and hayfever.

18 June 2021

Call for 10,000 people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to play their part to help with suicide prevention in the area

Health and care leaders and representatives from voluntary sector organisations in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have launched a new drive to help prevent suicides in the area.

18 June 2021

West of England Suicide Prevention Summit takes place next week

Health and care leaders and representatives from voluntary sector organisations in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to come together at a summit to help tackle suicide

11 June 2021