South Gloucestershire Council has issued a range of information and guidance materials to support the increasing number of informal and formal community groups that are springing up in neighbourhoods across the district to help those having to self-isolate. The Community Aid South Glos pack has been distributed via town and parish councils, who play a key role at the heart […]
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A joint statement issued this morning (12th March 2020) by South Gloucestershire Council and Public Health England has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in South Gloucestershire. The case is believed to be related to recent travel and the individual involved is now self-isolating at home. Debra Lapthorne, centre director for Public Health England South West, said: “Public Health […]
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People in South Gloucestershire have a new and easy first point of contact for improving their health and wellbeing, through One You South Gloucestershire. The One You South Gloucestershire website provides up-to-date tips and apps to help individuals make simple changes to improve overall health and wellbeing including reducing alcohol intake and managing stress. There is also a quit smoking service, guidance on healthy eating and […]
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Free flu jabs are available for thousands of people across South Gloucestershire, as local doctors and Directors of Public Health have joined forces to challenge people to play their part in the fight against infection. A free seasonal flu vaccination – which must be done annually to be effective – is available for: Pregnant women Children aged two, three and […]
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