On the 2nd of April at 12pm we successfully launched our new SevernSide Integrated Urgent Care service. The new service means BrisDoc now has responsibility for the running of NHS111, which will be provided by Care UK, the 24 hour Clinical Assessment Service (CAS), Primary Care Treatment Centres and Home Visits for patients who need a face to face assessment in the out of hours period.
Author: Andy Morrison (Andy Morrison)
Introducing the NEW SevernSide Integrated Urgent Care Service
SevernSide Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) is a new 24/7 NHS Urgent Care Service which combines NHS 111 and GP Out of Hours service. It launches on 2nd April 2019. We will serve patients across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Patients access the service using NHS 111 and NHS 111 online.
A royal visit at One25
As many of you will know, clinicians from BrisDoc's Homeless Health Service run weekly outreach health clinics at One25, a local charity that is quietly trying to improve the lives of vulnerable sex workers in Bristol.
Homeless Health Service Win Golden Key Great Practice Award
Congratulations to the team at the Homeless Health Service who have been recognised with a Golden Key Great Practice Award last month. The awards have been set up to celebrate the work of people all over Bristol who are changing the system to improve services and outcomes for people with complex needs.
“And our survey says……”
BrisDoc's 2018 staff opinion survey was sent out to all employed members of staff across BrisDoc's services.
Raising a cuppa (and eating some yummy cake) in support of Macmillan Coffee Morning
Thank you to everyone who got involved in organising a Macmillan Coffee Morning in aid of Cancer Support last month. We have heard of a number of events taking place across BrisDoc services.
The Sky’s the limit
Congratulations to Sharon Young from Charlotte Keel who bravely did a sky dive over Salisbury plain last month to raise money for Cancer Research UK
Embrace – One woman’s journey to inspire everyBODY
Last month, Dr Kimberly Bruce (GP at Northville Family Practice) and BrisDoc's Community Fund organised a screening of the documentary film, Embrace, which follows body image activist Taryn Brumfitt's crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.
Val Rodrigues completes Memory Walk 2018
Congratulations to Val Rodrigues from Broadmead Medical Centre who took part in a Memory Walk in Bristol this month in aid of the Alzheimers Society.
Britain on Painkillers: The Silent Epidemic
BrisDoc's Deputy Medical Director, Dr Rebecca Hennessy, and Clinical Pharmacist, Tauheed Ahmed's, appear on ITV's Tonight show, 'Britain on Painkillers: The Silent Epidemic'