Press Releases

October 2009

20th October - National survey finds good levels of dental health in South Gloucestershire

14th October - NHS South Gloucestershire announces reappointment of four non-executive directors

14th October - South Gloucestershire achieves "good" results in the annual health check

September 2009

24th September - New milestones reached as Cossham gains planning approval

August 2009

Help us name the new health and children’s centre at Yate

July 2009

4th July - New breast care service in Yate to deliver care closer to home

8th July - Hospital food and privacy and dignity rated excellent at Thornbury Hospital.

June 2009

First stage of planning application granted for Cossham Hospital

South Gloucestershire to benefit from nearly £6M investment in Children’s ‘Hubs’

11th June - Turn your ash to cash with the help of NHS South Gloucestershire

11th June - More people in the South West and South East of England get skin cancer than in any other part of the country

9th June - DVD promoting safer sex launched

May 2009

13th May -  Thornbury Hospital to get over £130,000 worth of vital improvements for patient’s privacy and dignity

Local mums give their support to National Breastfeeding Awareness Week

New dental surgery for Bradley Stoke

April 2009

1st April South Glos Drug services rated the best in the country

March 2009

11th March - No smoke without fire – NHS and Fire & Rescue Service team up to help you quit smoking and keep your home safe

18th March - A chance to see how Cossham Hospital will look

February 2009

24th Feb - A giant progress thermometer unveiled at Yate’s new health and integrated children’s centre

20th Feb - NHS South Gloucestershire publishes first report on progress towards world class commissioning

18th Feb – Public views sought on gynaecological cancer review

January 2009

26th Jan - Scheme to help youngsters get fit and healthy

16th January - Refurbishment of Cossham Hospital a step closer

15th Jan - New £54 Million Community Hospital for South Bristol and Cossham Hospital redevelopment plans considered

5th Jan - South Glos residents to benefit from new GP services