Healthier Together

If you take repeat medication, now’s the time to check you’ve got enough to last over the upcoming bank holiday weekend 💊 You can order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App, online, or through your GP practice.

Tick activity increases in spring and peaks between April and June, and this is when tick bite risk is highest. Some tick bites can cause infections such as Lyme Disease. ✅ Get tips on how to stay safe in the video in comments 👇 #BeTickAware #TickAwareness

Local mum Sophie tells us why she is happy for little Nora to have her vaccinations, including MMRV, to protect against infections like measles and chickenpox. Find out more: bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk/vaccination/mm…

Even as we head into spring, COVID-19 can be very dangerous for people with weakened immune systems. Book to top up your protection: orlo.uk/5LnWJ

Our April Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Healthier Together ICS newsletter is out now 📰 Read it here 👇 orlo.uk/bYc9I

Resident doctors will be striking from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April. If you have a planned appointment, please attend as normal unless you are contacted. Find out more on our website: orlo.uk/SvqKh

Make sure you’re prepared this Easter bank holiday – order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time, and check the opening hours of your local services. If you need urgent help, access NHS 111 by using the NHS App, going online or calling.

This year, the Easter bank holidays are on Friday 3 and Monday 6 April. If you have repeat medication, it’s important to request your repeat prescription up to five working days before you need it.

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and we’re sharing the new online Neurodiversity Hub for our local area. The Hub brings together support for neurodivergent children, young people and adults, along with practical advice and links to local services. orlo.uk/5k6O7

Our March Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Healthier Together ICS newsletter is out now 📰 Read it here 👇 orlo.uk/IpNao

Today is National No Smoking Day. Giving up smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and also your wallet, so why not be kind to yourself as well as your finances at the same time? To find out how much you could save by quitting smoking and to find out about the face-to-face support available, visit orlo.uk/One_You_LlvIt

You can now view your appointment letters in the NHS App. The NHS App is a simple and secure way to receive messages from your trusted health care providers. Turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date. Find out more: nhs.uk/nhs-app/

Help protect your child from measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses. To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice. Find out more at nhs.uk/childhoodvacci… #StayStrongGetVaccinated

Happy Lunar New Year! 🐎✨ Wishing those celebrating in our communities good health and happiness during the Year of the Horse.

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App. It’s the easy and convenient way to get urgent medical advice from the comfort of your home.

@BNSSG_ICB Explore apprenticeship opportunities: orlo.uk/OQDvi #NAW2026

It’s #NationalApprenticeshipWeek! Simon Bone, Strategic Workforce Manager at @BNSSG_ICB, is one of a number of colleagues working to support people to fulfil their potential in health and social care roles across our Integrated Care System.

Keeping warm over the winter months can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression ❄️ In this video, Jennifer from Age UK Bristol gives her tips on staying warm. orlo.uk/6N04W #StayWellBNSSG

Flu vaccines are available until 31 March 2026 and there are still appointments available for people to get protected through local pharmacies and GP surgeries. Book your winter vaccinations: nhs.uk/nhs-services/v…

Tune in to The One Love Breakfast Show with Patrick Hart on @BCfmRadio tomorrow (Thursday 5 February) from 8 to 9am for a conversation on children’s vaccinations with Sonah Paton from Black Mothers Matter and local GPs Ben Spargo and Joanna Betterton. orlo.uk/j3pRO