Dementia HIT News

NICE guidance released on midlife approaches to delay / prevent dementia

  • 22nd March 2016
NICE have produced guidance covering mid-life approaches to delay or prevent the onset of dementia,…

Pregnant mother’s weight, glucose and blood pressure affect baby’s size

  • 15th March 2016
Being overweight or obese in pregnancy causes babies to be born larger, according to new…

Health care heroes honoured in Bristol Health and Care Awards

  • 15th March 2016
Some of Bristol’s most hardworking and talented health workers were honoured at a sparkling awards…

Bristol’s health experts come out in support of 20mph speed limits

  • 15th March 2016
Bristol’s health and care community are showing their support for the city’s 20mph speed limits…

Health Integration Teams well represented in Bristol Health and Care Awards shortlist

  • 4th March 2016
Bristol Health Partners Health Integration Teams (HITs) are well represented in the shortlist for the…

Significant new study shows importance of help for childhood sexual abuse victims

  • 22nd February 2016
While the sexual abuse of children is currently an issue at the forefront of public…

Joint Health Integration Team response to West of England joint spatial plan

  • 17th February 2016
Bristol Health Partners Health Integration Teams (HITs) have made a joint response to the…

West leads the way in Join Dementia Research registrations

  • 20th January 2016
A tour bus promoting ‘Join dementia research’ proved such a hit with shoppers in the…

Common dementia drug found to improve Parkinson’s symptoms

  • 13th January 2016
Scientists in Bristol have discovered that a commonly prescribed dementia drug could hold the key…

Deadline extended for Bristol Health and Care Awards

  • 12th January 2016
The deadline for nominations in the inaugural Bristol Health and Care Awards has been extended…

North Bristol Trust opens Bristol Brain Centre

  • 26th November 2015
The new Bristol Brain Centre at Southmead Hospital brings together North Bristol Trust's considerable expertise…