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This month we have a great selection of articles including an update on our Covid and Flu Vaccination Clinics and five reasons why you should take the Veg Pledge this … [continue] Patient Newsletter – November 2022

There is an Integrated Care Board (ICB) initiative to gradually change suitable patients with Atrial fibrillation on a DOAC anticoagulant to the first line DOAC Edoxaban.  Your Apixiban/Rivaroxaban should be … [continue] Edoxaban Switch

Monthly Message from Fraud Protect Officers from Avon and Somerset Police: Beware of Phishing Texts and Emails This month, Fraud Protect Officers from Avon and Somerset Police want to make … [continue] Beware of Phishing Texts and Emails

Thursday 24th November 2022 16:30 – 18:30 The Boat House, Uphill Warf, Uphill, Weston super mare, Bs23 4XR All women will experience the menopause.  Whether you have experienced it naturally … [continue] Menopause Cafe – 24th November 2022

In order to reduce problems when patients try to phone Mendip Vale first thing in the morning, a number of changes are being adopted. From 8.00am patients seeking an appointment … [continue] Appointment Booking

Enjoy this month’s newsletter where we cover the topics: Monthly message from the Fraud Team at Avon and Somerset Police: Project Falcon – safeguarding people living with dementia from fraud … [continue] Patient Newsletter – October 2022

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) – We’re here for you How can we help you get the support you need? Speak with a member of staff about any concerns you … [continue] Making Every Contact Count

Patient Newsletter – September 2022

Join us for a supportive session on where to turn for help & advice – PLUS things we can all do to save energy Thursday 22nd September 2022, 10am to … [continue] Wellbeing Lifestyle Club – Worrying about how to keep warm this Winter?

Please take a look at the Wellbeing Lifestyle Club diary dates for 2022 which include: KEEPING WARM AND WELL THIS WINTER – Thursday 22nd September (10am—12 Noon) PREVENTION IS BETTER … [continue] Wellbeing Lifestyle Club

Initially the guidelines for Winter 2022 are that a Covid-19 and ‘flu vaccine should be offered to: all those 80 years of age and over Please click on the link … [continue] Covid and ‘Flu Clinics Winter 2022

Online and Cyber Safety Advice Avon and Somerset Police are seeing a rise in the reports of account hacking. These accounts include but are not limited to the compromise of … [continue] Monthly Message from the Fraud Team at Avon and Somerset Police

Patient Newsletter – August 2022

The Mobile Library will be visiting Churchill between August and October 2022 Please click on the following link for more information on North Somerset Mobile Library – https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/leisure/libraries/bringing-the-library-to-you/mobile-library/ The attached … [continue] North Somerset Mobile Library

“Failed Delivery” Fraud We are still receiving a high number of reports relating to text messages stating that a delivery has been attempted but the recipient was not home. To … [continue] Monthly Message from the Fraud Team at Avon and Somerset Police

Patient Newsletter – July 2022  

Development of the HMRC scam Many of you are probably familiar with HMRC scams, where the fraudster purports to be calling from HMRC stating that a serious issue with your … [continue] Monthly Message from the Fraud Team at Avon and Somerset Police

Individuals must check the requirements of their intended destination. Travel is not a valid reason to give additional or earlier doses. If a destination country requires evidence of additional doses over and … [continue] Covid vaccine entry requirements to other countries

A Nature Wellbeing Group for young people aged 16-25 in North Somerset This six-session course will help explore our connection to nature and learn ways to actively engage with nature … [continue] Nature Well

Are you looking to try something new or develop your existing cycle skills ? Coaching sessions are being offered to develop skills and confidence. There are a range of bikes, … [continue] Inclusive Cycling Skills Sessions

Patient Newsletter – June 2022

National Courier Fraud Campaign Statistics show that victims in Avon and Somerset suffered the 3rd highest loss to courier fraud in England and Wales, with losses exceeding £1 million in … [continue] Monthly Message from the Fraud Team at Avon and Somerset Police

Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings. With more people travelling abroad, practices have seen a surge in … [continue] Foreign Travel Advice

Patient Newsletter – May 2022

The Joint Committee of Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI) has reviewed the data available and based on this evidence advised that those who are at higher risk of severe illness should … [continue] Covid Spring Boosters

Patient Newsletter – April 2022

Please see attached document for more information. You can also find out more by visiting bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk/icp or calling 0117 900 2655 Your health and Integrated Care

Please see the attached document which includes FAQ’s on our Covid Spring Booster clinics. FAQs Covid Spring Booster Clinics

Current and Future Cohorts As at 25 January 2022 BNSSG Covid Vaccination Programme  

Patient Newsletter – March 2022