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New North Bristol NHS Trust centre at Cribbs Causeway to offer diagnostic scans and tests
Patients will be able to have scans and tests at a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) from April 2024 as part of a wider NHS initiative to increase access to diagnostic procedures.
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CQC again rates maternity services at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust as good
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of the maternity services at both Weston General Hospital and UHBW Bristol Main Site (St Michael’s Hospital), both run by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS…
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Healthwatch North Somerset receives national award for improving digital inclusion
We're delighted to have been recognised at the National Healthwatch Impact Awards for helping people who are digitally excluded develop the skills to use online health services.
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Waiting for a knee or hip operation? Tell us about your experience
The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating, If you're a North Somerset resident, please tell us about the the support you've received - if any - while waiting for your hip or knee operation.
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Think Pharmacy First for common health conditions
People can now get treatment for seven common health conditions directly from their local pharmacist, without needing a GP appointment.
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Work around improving access to online health services shortlisted for national award
In 2022-23, we supported more than 1000 people and held almost 150 learning sessions to help older adults develop the skills to use online health services. We're delighted that this work has been shortlisted for a national award.
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Share your feedback: inpatient mental health wards
Do you have a loved one currently staying on a mental health ward? We're visiting a number of inpatient wards to speak to patients. We'd…
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NHS waiting list in England hits a record high
For the first time, the NHS has published the number of individual patients on the waiting list – 6.5 million – in addition to the total number of…
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How would you describe an outstanding experience of care?
What would your top priority be in a new 'Experience of Care' strategy? These are two of the questions University Hospitals Bristol and…
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Latest reports and publication
Report: Investigating local health inequalities using the Core20PLUS5 approach
102 people in Knowle West, Hartcliffe and Weston-super-Mare spoke to us about their experiences of health and social care. They shared the barriers and failures that prevented them from accessing local services, and what improvements are needed.
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How will we make a difference in 2024-25?
Our workplan sets out the areas of health and social care we will be looking at over the coming financial year. It also outlines the research we plan to carry out in order to help improve local services.
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