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Bristol Community Health exhibit at the Bristol Health Innovation Showcase
Wednesday, 01 June 2011 10:40
Bristol Community Health recently took part in the Bristol Health Innovation Showcase at the University of the West of England, organised by Bristol Research and Innovation Group for Health (BRIG-H). The showcase was a unique exhibition and the first of it's kind in Bristol, it celebrated Bristol's outstanding health innovation achievements and gave a glimpse at what the future might bring. Bristol Community Health's Patient…
Bristol Community Health staff enter the dragons den!
Friday, 20 May 2011 11:58
When the invitation arrived to take part in this one day Transforming Community Services (TCS) Multi Professional Leadership Challenge event, with a winning prize of £50,000 to progress a service improvement idea over the next 12 months, our Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment Service (MATS) and Spinal Services Manager, Head of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, and Community Matron Lead, could not resist the opportunity! Work immediately…
Rapid Response service delivers impressive QIPP savings
Tuesday, 15 March 2011 12:06
Bristol Community Health's Rapid Response service has been nationally recognised by NHS Evidence as delivering Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention (QIPP) savings. The QIPP programme is a national NHS agenda and is all about ensuring that each pound spent in the NHS is used to bring maximum benefit and quality of care to patients. An interesting case study has been published by NHS Evidence to…
Walk-in Centre survey results
Thursday, 24 February 2011 12:54
A fascinating new survey detailing the hundreds of different minor injuries treated at Bristol Community Health's two Walk-in Centres has been published by NHS Bristol. Conducted in August and November 2010, nurses at the Walk-in Centres recorded the causes of patient injury, which range from hot drink scalds to dog bites and falls. Bristol Community Health's two Walk-in Centres are located on Broad Street in…
Norovirus information
Thursday, 10 February 2011 10:23
Norovirus is a group of viruses that cause stomach bugs in people. The Norovirus is often referred to as the 'winter vomiting bug', although outbreaks can last well into spring. Symptoms of Norovirus include the sudden onset of nausea followed by projectile vomiting and diarrhoea. Some people may also get a high temperature, headaches and aching limbs. Thankfully, Norovirus has no long-term effects. If you think you have…
Milestone in new hospital build
Monday, 07 February 2011 11:36
A ceremony was held at the new South Bristol Community Hospital site in Hengrove Park to mark the roof being fitted to the three storey building. The ceremony marked a huge milestone in the building project, it's hard to believe that not long ago the building project was only just starting. The £45-million South Bristol Community Hospital, due to open in Spring 2012, will provide health services closer…
New hospital dominates the skyline
Thursday, 21 October 2010 11:08
The new South Bristol Community Hospital now has a third floor! The impressive hospital building dominates the skyline at the Hengrove Park site and is proving to be an impressive sight for local people and visitors. From the outside, the hospital has started to resemble the original design drawings and now, rather excitingly, work on the inside of the building is underway. The vast inside space…
International Infection Prevention Week
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 11:27
For nearly 25 years, the essential work of infection prevention and control across the globe has been commemorated during a dedicated 'International Infection Prevention Week'. Historically, this week has highlighted the infection prevention profession and its work in educating healthcare professionals and administrators, legislators, and consumers about the importance of reducing infection. The 2010 International Infection Prevention Week was held between 17th and 23rd October 2010,…
Walk-in Centres 10th anniversary!
Friday, 01 October 2010 15:43
Our wonderful Walk-in Centres at City Gate and Knowle turned 10 years old in September! Since opening, the walk-in centres have worked tirelessly to deliver healthcare to the people of Bristol. In many cases, healthcare is provided to people who would not otherwise have received medical attention, in particular, many homeless people are treated at the Walk-in Centres. Over the last ten years, the Walk-in Centre team have…
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