News

Placements in a pandemic

We hear from two community nurse students who completed work placements during the coronavirus outbreak.

03 July 2020

Local residents invited to shine a light to remember those lost to coronavirus and mark NHS anniversary

Series of events to mark the 72nd anniversary of the NHS and sacrifices made during the coronavirus outbreak

30 June 2020

South West pharmacist and hospital porter photographed by Rankin for NHS birthday portrait collection

See the powerful portraits of a Bristol pharmacist and hospital porter captured by an acclaimed photographer

29 June 2020

Local health leaders urge those shielding from coronavirus to take extra care during heatwave

People ‘shielding’ from COVID-19 and other vulnerable people urged to take extra care in hot weather

24 June 2020

Pride Month 2020: The PROUD Network

Here at Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG we champion inclusivity in the workplace. As part of Pride Month 2020, we caught up with Deborah Rumming-Harris, Secretary of our brilliant PROUD Network, who told us a bit about the work they’re doing.

24 June 2020

Hot weather on its way as Met Office announces heat alert

The Met Office has issued a heat alert for the south west of England, with temperatures expected to exceed 30 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

23 June 2020

New charter for pledges to put the voice of people at the heart of new services

The Working with People and Communities Charter has been co-produced by the CCG and members of its Patient and Public Involvement Forum (PPIF). The forum includes members of the public with first-hand experience of services and patient groups from across the region who reflect the views of wider communities.

19 June 2020

Weston General Hospital is now fully open to new patients

The continued actions taken by Weston General Hospital mean that the hospital is now in a position to safely accept patients into its A&E department from today (Thursday 18 June 2020).

18 June 2020

Tributes to Dr Kate Mansfield at the Governing Body meeting

It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Dr Kate Mansfield. Kate worked as our Clinical Lead for Children and Maternity and was a dear and much loved colleague.

16 June 2020

Hospital visitors asked to wear face coverings

From Monday 15 June, people attending local hospitals for outpatient appointments or as visitors, are being asked to wear face coverings to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 and keep hospitals safe.

15 June 2020