Dementia HIT News

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…

Developing patient and public involvement takes time

  • 23rd November 2015
Developing effective patient and public involvement (PPI) takes time and commitment, says People in Health…

UH Bristol energy team wins at HSJ Awards 2015

  • 19th November 2015
The energy team at University Hospitals Bristol scooped the award for Improving Environmental and Social…

Dr Peter Goyder becomes ITHAcA HIT new Co-Director

  • 16th November 2015
Dr Peter Goyder, Urgent Care Clinical Lead at Bristol Clinical Commissioning Group, has been appointed…

Evidence shows low energy sweeteners help reduce energy intake and body weight

  • 10th November 2015
Use of low energy sweeteners in place of sugar, in children and adults, leads to…

Support the 20mph speed limit

  • 6th November 2015
Dr Suzanne Audrey, co-director of SHINE HIT, is encouraging everyone to get behind an online…