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All primary care COVID-19 vaccination centres across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire live from this weekend

Three more primary care network sites in Bristol will begin their COVID-19 vaccination roll out today, meaning that all 19 general practice sites in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will be open and vaccinating people against the virus.

16 January 2021

People urged to do their bit to protect the NHS as covid cases rise in hospitals

People across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are being urged to do their bit to protect their local NHS, now under intense pressure as rising numbers are hospitalised with Covid-19.

15 January 2021

Health services launch Covid Virtual Ward to improve home-based care for people with suspected Coronavirus

People with Coronavirus that fall into high-risk groups are to be given devices to monitor their blood oxygen levels from home.

14 January 2021

Prime Minister visits Bristol vaccination centre

The opening of Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium as a vaccination centre was marked by the visit of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

13 January 2021

Pioneering pharmacy scheme shortlisted for national parliamentary award

The GP Community Pharmacy Consultation Service is a collaborative pilot scheme between practices and pharmacists that helps practice staff to refer registered patients with minor illnesses or urgent medication need, for a same-day consultation with a community pharmacist.

13 January 2021

Vaccinations kick-off at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium

The roll-out of local Covid-19 vaccinations in the area has been expanded with the opening of a vaccination centre at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium.

11 January 2021

NHS warns people eligible for Covid-19 vaccine to be aware of scammers targeting vulnerable groups

Health leaders are warning people to be on their guard for scams linked to the Covid-19 vaccination.

08 January 2021

New Oxford Vaccine rolled out to General Practice services across the area

The new Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is being rolled out in local General Practice-led services today.

07 January 2021

Ashton Gate Stadium confirmed as one of seven “Super Vaccination” Centres

Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol is one of seven ‘super vaccination’ centres across England that will be delivering Covid-19 vaccinations.

07 January 2021

Yatton Surgery starts 2021 with new-look thanks to investment grant

GPs at Yatton Surgery are seeing in the New Year with newly-refurbished facilities thanks to an investment grant which has enabled much of the building to be updated.

05 January 2021