Bristol Network for Equality in Early Years Health and Wellbeing (BoNEE)
Deprivation in Bristol is higher than average for England, with nearly 20,000 children living in poverty. Around one in 13 children in Bristol have a chronic or potentially disabling condition which impacts on their daily lives. With a rising child population, Bristol needs a local evidence base along with staff and services that recognise and respond to inequalities in children's health.
The Bristol Network for Equality in Early Years Health and Wellbeing Health Integration Team (BoNEE HIT) was a team of academics, public health specialists, parent and community groups representatives. It aimed to tackle the health inequalities that have a profound and lifelong impact on the health and wellbeing of children. BoNEE closed in 2021.
Latest news and events
Study finds increased emotional difficulties in children during the pandemic
17 May 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic may be associated with continuing emotional and behavioural difficulties in children after the age of two, a new study out today [17 May] from researchers at the University of Bristol has found.Please note this is a preprint, so it i...
2017-18 highlights from the Bristol Network for Equality in Early Years Health and Wellbeing (BoNEE)
21 May 2018
Dr Patricia Lucas and Dr Jo Williams, Directors of the Bristol Network for Equality in Early Years Health and Wellbeing (BoNEE), look back on the team's highlights for 2017-18.
HIT events stir debate at Healthy City Week 2017
8 November 2017
Creating a Bristol that works for people of all ages and abilities was at the core of Health Integration Team (HIT) events during Healthy City Week this year. Healthy City Week ran from 7-14 October, and included ‘HIT Monday’, as well as other HIT events...
Bristol Network for Equality in Early Years Health and Wellbeing 2016-17 highlights
16 May 2017
Dr Patricia Lucas and Dr Jo Williams, Directors of the Bristol Network for Equality in Early Years Health and Wellbeing (BoNEE), look back on 2016-17. BoNEE aims to tackle the health inequalities that result from poverty and disadvantage.
Health Integration Team model evaluation paper published
1 July 2016
The results of NIHR CLAHRC West's preliminary evaluation of the ‘Health Integration Team’ model have been published in BMC Health Services Research.
Our 2015-16 annual review is out now
27 June 2016
Our 2015-16 annual review was launched at our annual Health Integration Team (HIT) conference on 17 June. The Bristol Health Partners annual review showcases the work of the partnership and includes updates from most of our 20 HITs and a round-up of the...
2015-16 review of the Early Years Health and Wellbeing HIT
15 May 2016
Dr Patricia Lucas and Dr Jo Williams, Directors of the Early Years Health and Wellbeing Health Integration Team (BoNEE HIT), give an update on the HIT's progress in 2015-16.
Bristol’s health experts come out in support of 20mph speed limits
15 March 2016
Bristol’s health and care community are showing their support for the city’s 20mph speed limits as the council debates the issue today (15 March). A public petition supporting the speed limits, which received more than 4,100 signatures from people in Bri...
Health Integration Teams well represented in Bristol Health and Care Awards shortlist
4 March 2016
Bristol Health Partners Health Integration Teams (HITs) are well represented in the shortlist for the inaugural Bristol Health and Care Awards. HITs are a pioneering way of working on health issues in Bristol.
Consultation on transfer of children's health services
11 September 2015
A major new consultation on the future of children’s community health services in the region is running from 3 September and will end on 25 November 2015.
Early Years Health and Wellbeing HIT review of 2014-15
24 May 2015
Dr Patricia Lucas and Dr Jo Williams, Directors of the Early Years Health and Wellbeing Health Integration Team (BoNEE HIT), give an update on the HIT's progress in 2014-15.
Focus on BoNEE
19 November 2014
Deprivation in Bristol is higher than average for England, with nearly 20,000 children living in poverty. The Bristol Network for Equality in Early Years Health and Wellbeing Health Integration Team (BoNEE HIT) aims to tackle these health inequalities th...
BoNEE official launch sees children exploring health
6 November 2014
On 6 November the Bristol Network for Early Years Health and Wellbeing HIT officially launches with an exhibition of children's art exploring health.
Improving the health and wellbeing of young Bristolians
17 September 2014
A new project to improve the health of children across Bristol gets underway this month as experts from across the city join forces to tackle the inequalities faced by 20,000 youngsters living in poverty.
Early Years Health and Wellbeing HIT review of 2013-14
21 August 2014
Dr Patricia Lucas reflects on the Bristol Network for Equality in Early Years Health and Wellbeing (BoNEE) Health Integration Team's first year.
Child health inequalities (BoNEE) HIT given green light
6 March 2014
A new Health Integration Team (HIT) tackling child health inequalities in Bristol has been given the green light by the Bristol Health Partners executive group.
