The NHS in the South West is urging people to come forward for their flu vaccination without delay so they and their families are protected in time for Christmas. Hospitals in England are managing record flu levels for this time of year as fears of a potential ‘quad-demic’ continue to rise, with a 350 per […]
Thousands of eligible pregnant women and older people across the South West have taken up the offer of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination so far this winter. Available figures show that NHS staff in the South West have delivered 124,867 RSV vaccinations in just over two months, as the NHS ramps up efforts to […]
If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, there is support available from organisations in Bristol and throughout Avon and Somerset. They will never tell you what you should do, but will help you think about your options. They will listen and believe you. You will be cared for in a […]
Hundreds of people in the South West have been diagnosed with cancer earlier thanks to life-saving lung health checks, which use mobile scanning trucks to visit communities. That means they can begin treatment when the chances of success are highest. The NHS Targeted Lung Health Check programme is the biggest drive in NHS history improve […]
The NHS has launched the first major update to the ‘Act FAST’ campaign since 2009, urging the public to call 999 immediately if anyone experiences one of the three common symptoms of struggling to smile (Face) or raise an arm (Arms), or slurring their words (Speech). The campaign comes as new data shows the average […]
Burns specialists in the South West and the father of a seriously scalded toddler are urging parents to be extra careful with hot drinks, after new data revealed the toll among young children from hot drink spills. Last year saw 149 children living in the South West, most under two years old, needing treatment at […]
Children and pregnant women are the first in line for the annual flu vaccination programme which is now underway in the South West. Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways of protecting yourself and the people around you from the debilitating effects of flu. Eligible children and pregnant women are the focus for the […]
The NHS in the South West is today (5 September) celebrating the remarkable achievements of staff and teams who have won regional categories in the 2024 Parliamentary Awards, after being nominated by their local MPs. This year’s competition spans ten categories, including a new award for excellence in education and training. All winners will now […]
A regionwide drive gets under way today (Monday 2 September) to help people aged 40-plus protect themselves against the hidden threat of high blood pressure, one of the biggest causes of premature death in the South West. Supermarkets, sports matches, libraries, workplaces, festivals and concerts will be hosting simple and free NHS blood pressure checks. […]
The UK Health Security Agency and NHS England in the South West are highlighting the benefits that a double RSV vaccination programme is expected to bring following its introduction from September. A recent detailed analysis estimated that the first strand – nationwide vaccination for pregnant women – could typically prevent 5,000 hospitalisations and 15,000 emergency […]