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Golden hat trick for North Somerset's infant and parent support

The excellent support given to children and parents across North Somerset has been recognised once again, with North Somerset Council and Sirona care & health’s Children’s Centres and Health Visiting services receiving a prestigious award for the...
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Thousands of pupils offered free flu vaccine this year

Thousands of primary and secondary school children are being offered the free flu vaccine this winter. Our Immunisation Team is visiting schools across Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) over the next few months to deliver the...
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Consultant Paediatrician wins award for improving access to healthcare in Marginalised Ethnic Communities

One of our consultant community paediatricians, Dr Joanne Brooks has won an award for her selfless work to improve healthcare in marginalised ethnic communities. Jo was awarded second place in the Frontline Service Award category from RISE - a not...
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Be kind to your mind this World Mental Health Day

‘Be kind to your mind’ that’s the message from local health experts as part of World Mental Health Day, as they urge people to do the small things to make a big difference to how they feel. Dr Mary Backhouse, local GP and Woodspring Locality Clinical...
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Parents encouraged to know symptoms of scarlet fever due to rise in cases

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is encouraging parents to be aware of the symptoms of scarlet fever due to an increase in cases this winter. Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious. Symptoms include a sore throat...
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Mum of boy with heart defect says Speech Therapists are helping him to ‘lead a better life

Looking at the smile on the face of three-year-old Nicholas Bastos, no-one would know of the challenges he has overcome to attend nursery. Nicholas has left-sided vocal palsy and his family has praised our Speech and Language Therapy Team for helping...
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Parent Carer Forums running workshops for families waiting for an autism assessment

Parent Carer Forums in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) have joined up to host a range of online information sessions and workshops to help parents with children on the waiting list for an autism diagnosis. The online...
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Stay safe in the sun

Health leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are urging people to stay safe in the sun as the extreme hot weather continues into this week. High temperatures and an increase in UV levels can be dangerous, especially for the...
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Health Visitors running free webinars to support parents

Parents can access support and advice on a range of topics including infant feeding, sleep and safety at home, thanks to a series of free webinars run by Health Visitors. Our Health Visiting Team from the Community Children’s Health Partnership...
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Children of the 90s health study seeking new recruits

In the early 90s, midwives across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) invited all pregnant women due to give birth to join a new longitudinal health study called Children of the 90s. The Children of the 90s has become a world a...

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