Blog

What is co-production and what does it mean for you?

2 March 2016

Hildegard Dumper of People in Health West of England explains what co-production is and how it works.

Making the business case for prevention (and helping the historic Paris climate deal become a reality)

27 January 2016

Decision-makers still need evidence if they are to prevent growing healthcare costs, including those relating to impacts from climate change. Daniel Black discusses systemic inertia and potentially transformative research projects.

Getting young people's voices heard in health research

5 January 2016

Mike Bell, our Patient and Public Involvement Facilitator, describes the work of the Bristol Young Persons Advisory Group (YPAG) which comprises young people aged between 10 and 17 who are interested in healthcare and research.

Could you help shape the future work of Bristol Health Partners? An invitation from David Relph

17 December 2015

This is your chance to help shape our future work in three major programmes: the city region’s future health and care workforce; using data better in health and care; and health and care as a leader in sustainability.

Health education – managing the risks

25 November 2015

Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of England, reflects on the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and how this could impact on nursing and allied healthcare provision....

Developing patient and public involvement takes time

23 November 2015

Developing effective patient and public involvement (PPI) takes time and commitment, says People in Health West of England's Hildegard Dumper.

Designing neighbourhoods for health, well-being and social inclusion

11 November 2015

Marcus Grant, SHINE Director, rounds up the National Urban Design Group annual conference.

How can citizens lead the health system of the future?

6 November 2015

People in Health West of England's Hildegard Dumper asks how citizens can play their part in shaping and leading the health system of the future.

Can Bristol age positively?

4 August 2015

Guy Robertson, Director of Positive Ageing Associates, explores how negative attitudes to ageing can affect longevity and the quality of later life.

Becky Pollard, Bristol's new Director of Public Health

24 June 2015

Becky Pollard, new Director of Public Health in Bristol, talks about her priorities for improving health in the city and the importance of partnership working.

The way ahead for the partnership

14 May 2015

Bristol Health Partners Director David Relph on the partnership's new strategic direction, which will be launched on 12 June at the annual Health Integration Team conference.

Improving the patient experience through shared patient and public involvement

8 April 2015

We have an innovative and possibly unique approach to patient and public involvement (PPI) in the West. People in Health West of England's Hildegard Dumper explains.

Daniella Radice on health inequality in Bristol

4 March 2015

Daniella Radice, Assistant Mayor for Public Health at Bristol City Council writes about health inequality in Bristol.

George Ferguson on health and wellbeing in European Green Capital

27 January 2015

Bristol Mayor George Ferguson explores the health and wellbeing benefits of Bristol becoming European Green Capital in 2015.

David Relph: what the future holds for the partnership

17 December 2014

Bristol Health Partners Director David Relph reflects on his first nine months in the role, and looks ahead to what 2015 and beyond holds, outlining his ambitions for the partnership.

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29 June

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27 June

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24 June

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