News and reports

Resident (formerly, junior) doctors are due to strike tomorrow for five days from 7am, Friday 14th November to 6:59am, Wednesday 19th November.

Have you been affected by changes to the services that your GP surgery provides, such as ear care, leg ulcer treatment or post-operative wound care (e.g. removing stitches/staples)?

A new collaboration has launched which aims to uncover inequalities and barriers to accessing cancer care and shape how services can be improved for the most vulnerable people in Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire.

Instead of dismantling independence, we should be strengthening it.

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board are working with local businesses to promote a new women’s health resource.

131 local Healthwatch services across England have signed a powerful open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, urging the government to reconsider proposals that would bring public voice functions under the control of local authorities and NHS bodies.

The Bladder and Bowel Confidence Health Integration Team (BABCON HIT) are looking at improving the bladder and bowel continence treatment pathway for patients across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Listening, empowering, and driving change across diverse communities.

Last year, more than 1000 people shared their experiences of health and social care services with us. Our annual report highlights all the ways we've used your feedback to improve care, plus our plans for the year ahead.

67% of people we heard from said they were satisfied with the service they received from Pharmacy First. 60% said that they would definitely recommend it to family and friends.

You could be eligible for help with the cost of NHS prescriptions, NHS dental treatment, eyecare, travel to receive NHS treatment and NHS wigs and fabric supports.

Our staff and volunteer team visited Jhoots Pharmacy, located in Waitrose in Portishead. We observed people's experiences, heard from patients, and spoke to staff about their experiences of working at the pharmacy.