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Scores of young people using text messaging support service to contact School Nurses

Our school nurses have received hundreds of text messages from students across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) over the six weeks after launching a new text messaging support service. ChatHealth was launched on April 25 by...
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Health and care services are ‘here for you’ throughout the Jubilee bank holiday weekend

‘We’re here for you’ - that’s the message from health and care services ahead of the Jubilee bank holiday celebrations (Thursday, 2 June to Sunday, 5 June) as they remind local people that many health and care services will remain open over the long...
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Community Paediatric Team wins three awards for training junior doctors

The Community Paediatric Team at Eastgate House in Bristol has won an award for Training Environment of the Year, while two clinicians have also been rewarded for their efforts. Clare Sheahan, a Consultant Community Paediatrician with the Community...
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Immunisations team to run half-term clinics for MMR vaccines

The School Immunisations Team is running clinics during half-term for children who missed out on the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines at school. If your child is aged 5-11 and has missed one or both of their MMR vaccines, they can visit the...
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Bristol cinema to screen film about child with nonverbal autism

The screening of a film which has been created and co-produced by one of our clinicians is taking place at Scott Cinemas in Westbury Park, Bristol, on May 15. Dr Saraswati Hosdurga, a Consultant Community Paediatrician with Sirona care & health...
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Year nine students eligible for meningitis vaccine

Our Immunisation Team has begun the Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) and Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio vaccination programme in schools across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire for all year 9 children. The MenACWY vaccination protects...
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School nurses launch text messaging support for students

Our School Nursing Team has launched a confidential text messaging service to give students across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) more access to support. The number for ChatHealth is 07312 263093 and the service is open to...
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Free workshops for parents with children waiting for an autism assessment

Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos (BNSSG) Parent Carer Forums have joined together to provide an online event for Parent Carers in these areas who have a child (aged 0-18) currently awaiting an autism assessment. This session is presented by...
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Health visitors holding free webinars for 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 is running 11 webinars throughout April and June for...
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Increase in scarlet fever, chickenpox and hepatitis

Parents and carers are being encouraged to be aware of the symptoms of scarlet fever, chickenpox and hepatitis following a rise in cases across the country. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said levels of scarlet fever and chickenpox are in...

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