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Vaccine programme musn't 'breed complacency' says Boris during his visit to Bristol
If you’re over 80 and still haven’t had your Covid-19 vaccine the message is – you’ll be contacted very soon. By the end of this week, every neighbourhood area in the region will have a GP practice vaccination centre up and running.
12 January 2021
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12 January 2021
Advice and Information
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Emersons Green Medical Centre rolls out new phone system after CQC visit
Emersons Green Medical Centre has been visited by the CQC after complaints that patients could not get through on the phone and were not able to access treatment quickly enough.
7 January 2021
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Phased roll-out for Covid-19 vaccinations
Local vaccination services run by GPs will open across the area this week, as the roll-out of the biggest immunisation programme in NHS history starts
23 December 2020
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Equality, Diversity and Unconscious Bias Training for VCSE groups in South Glos
Southern Brooks Community Partnerships and CVS South Gloucestershire have organised FREE training for VCSE groups, particularly Mutual Aid Groups, new community groups and groups involved in the COVID crisis response.
17 December 2020
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Healthier Together recognised for collaborative working
The Healthier Together Partnership has been officially recognised as an Integrated Care System by NHS England/Improvement. This group of 10 organisations works collaboratively to improve health and care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos.
17 December 2020
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Healthier Together recognised for collaborative working
The Healthier Together Partnership has been officially recognised as an Integrated Care System as a group of 10 organisations working collaboratively to improve health and care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos.
16 December 2020
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Historic point - Covid vaccines rolled out to first patients at Southmead Hospital
The new Covid-19 vaccine has been rolled out in Bristol today – with the over 80s and care home staff first on the list to receive it.
8 December 2020
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Do you need A&E? Ring NHS 111 for urgent care if not life-threatening
Many patients who go to A&E could be treated more appropriately, often more quickly by another NHS service. This is why NHS 111 First has launched to get you and your family the care you need without waiting a long time at A&E.
2 December 2020
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Minutes and recording of our first virtual AGM in October
Here are the minutes of our first virtual AGM when we welcomed over 40 people to hear about our work and achievements over the last year. There is also a recording of the Zoom meeting held in October.
2 December 2020
Report
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New Checklist to help people get the most from their Learning Disability Annual Health Check
The new Learning Disability Annual Health Check ‘Checklist’ for South Gloucestershire is here.
30 November 2020
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NHS Nightingale Bristol will open to day patients
The NHS Nightingale Hospital in Bristol is to open for children and adults’ routine appointments to ease pressures on hospitals in the region caused by Covid-19.
25 November 2020
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