The #MomentsForMovement campaign, launched to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May), highlights the ways that physical activity can improve mental wellbeing, reduce stress and anxiety and boost self-esteem.
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National standard exceeded for providing annual physical health checks for people with severe mental illness
The NHS organisation responsible for planning health services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) has exceeded the national standard for its severe mental illness (SMI) physical health checks and is now one of the highest performing areas in the country.
Children’s doctor adds head injury advice to free app
A Bristol children’s doctor has added a head injuries care plan to a free app to give parents and carers advice on what to do if their child bumps their head.
Still time to order repeat prescriptions before Easter
There’s still time to order and collect repeat prescriptions ahead of the long Easter bank holiday weekend (29 March – 1 April). GPs and many pharmacies close for the bank holidays so it’s important anyone who has repeat medication makes sure they have enough to last the weekend.
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: book your cervical screening
People in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are being encouraged to book for their cervical screening when invited.
Cold weather warning: healthcare leaders urge residents to keep warm and look after those most vulnerable
As the MET office and UKHSA issues a cold weather alert and temperatures drop across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, healthcare leaders are urging residents to stay well by keeping warm and looking out for others.
One in four NHS staff experience harassment at work
In each of the last four years the NHS Staff Survey has shown that more than one in four staff has experienced harassment, bullying or abuse from patients and members of the public while at work.
Brand new GP practice opens in Weston-super-Mare
MP for Weston-super-Mare John Penrose officially opened the new state-of-the-art surgery by cutting a ceremonial ribbon.
Extra investment in local health services to boost winter capacity and speed up hospital discharge
Health and care partners in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are investing an extra £40m into services to boost capacity and speed up hospital discharge during the challenging winter months.
International Men’s Day 2023
Men across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are being encouraged to think about their mental and physical health as part of International Men’s Day (19 November).
Caring for children with coughs this winter
18 – 24 November is World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week and this year in our local area we are focusing on caring for children with coughs.
Update on ADHD medicine shortages
There is a national shortage of some Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medicines. We are expecting the supply issues to be short-lived and are monitoring how this affects people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.