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Bridge View Medical is a large primary care network in South Bristol. We spoke to Practice Manager, Brent Stephen, about how the practice is coping with the demands of the vaccination roll-out.

It's always important to be registered with a GP - but it's particularly important if you're caring for someone vulnerable. If you're not registered, you may not get your COVID-19 vaccination at the right time.

Online attendees of a webinar about the Covid-19 vaccine have been advised not to be fearful of having it to help bring down the death toll which has reached 100,000 in the UK.

Do you need help with arranging transport for your COVID-19 injection? Have you been contacted about your vaccination but don't have a way of getting to your surgery? Our latest pamphlet contains all the information you need to get there safely.

If you have certain allergies you may be concerned about whether you should get the Covid vaccine. In most cases the vaccine is safe, even for people with a history of reactions to certain drugs and food. Here's the latest allergy information.

Are you struggling to cope with a rainy, cold lockdown in February and the pressures of the pandemic? Have you suffered family bereavement or loss of income and need support? There are several services to help you or your loved ones.

Cases of COVID-19 in Bristol have fallen slightly on the previous week, but Bristol City Council have warned that cases remain high across all areas of the city.

Changes Bristol have announced they are introducing a mental health support group for women of colour, offering the support of trained staff and volunteers.

If you’re over 80 and still haven’t had your Covid-19 vaccine the message is – you’ll be contacted very soon. By the end of this week, every neighbourhood area in BNSSG will have a GP practice vaccination centre up and running.

Do you have questions about what Healthwatch does? Want to know what we do with your feedback, or how you can help improve health and social care services? Watch our video to find out.

Local vaccination services run by GPs will open across the area this week, as the roll-out of the biggest immunisation programme in NHS history starts.

The Healthier Together Partnership has been officially recognised as an Integrated Care System by NHS England/Improvement. This group of 10 organisations works collaboratively to improve health and care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos.