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Personalisation is relatively new, is not fully understood and is of interest to the public. It is a social care approach in which every person who receives support, whether provided by statutory services or self-funded, has choice and control. -
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We collect information from the public about their experiences of local health and social care services. This information is shared with health and social care service providers, local commissioners and all other relevant bodies. -
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Mental health is high on the agenda of both Healthwatch North Somerset and Healthwatch England. The picture locally is not a pretty one, and as an organisation, Healthwatch North Somerset has received details of a number of issues from the public. -
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Access to, & the services provided by GP practices in North Somerset are important issues for the public. As a primary care service, GP practices are the health service that the majority of the population access on an ongoing basis. -
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We are pleased to announce that our annual report for the year 2013 / 2014 is now published -
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To contribute to the special enquiry, Healthwatch North Somerset chose to seek the views of service users at a local drop in centre for the homeless and vulnerably housed. -
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With the internet rapidly becoming an essential resource in most households, websites are of growing importance to our everyday lives. -
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The hospital discharge process has become a topic that requires attention in North Somerset, and across the country. -
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Weston General Hospital is due to be inspected by the CQC between January and March 2015. -
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The inspections – which are carried out by a mixture of inspectors, clinicians, and experts by experience – will assess whether the service overall is: safe, effective, caring, responsive to people’s needs and well-led. -
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Our Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday 1st October 2014 at Nailsea Methodist Church -
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Healthwatch North Somerset assisted in leading a workshop at the Dementia Challenge Conference at the Winter Gardens on 3rd November 2014 entitled Valuing Your Voice – Improving Local Services. -
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Our Board meet during the year and the minutes of these meetings are made available for everyone to read. We hope that this helps you stay up to date about our plans and how we are spending our time helping the community. -
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Tell us about your care – Care Quality Commission announces new partnership with The Silver Line -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is today marking the launch of a new partnership with The Silver Line helpline to help reach out to even more elderly people who are cared for in their homes and in residential care. -
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NHS England have published an independent report into the future care of people with learning disabilities. -
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In the Care Quality Commissioning’s intelligent monitoring work, they use readily available national data sets for NHS GP practices relating to important areas of care. -
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The Care Act 2014 is a law bringing all previous bits of legislation related to social care together in one place, and to modernise or update the law where necessary. -
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Those who witness poor care being denied right to complain by NHS -
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Following their recent board meeting, the NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS TDA) has approved the next stage of Weston Area Health NHS Trust’s acquisition. -
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21% of patients in England can now access their medical record online -
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Health and adult social care must embrace complaints to help improve the services.
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We enjoyed being out and about and speaking to so many people in Clevedon today -
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Now the number of patients being seen and treated in under four hours at Bristol Royal Infirmary’s A&E has fallen to 83 per cent. The hospital’s previous average was around 92 to 93 per cent.
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Weston General Hospital is suffering under the effects of Norovirus, and two wards remain shut because an outbreak was discovered last week. -
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Our Board meet during the year and the minutes of these meetings are made available for everyone to read. We hope that this helps you stay up to date about our plans and how we are spending our time helping the community. -
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Pier Health seeking patient feedback on making appointments at Weston surgeries -
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SEN strategy and Top Up Funding changes – have your views heard! -
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Catch it.
Bin it
Kill it -
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Neighbourhood Watch highlights 10 ways to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community in the event of an ourbreak: -
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The phone lines at Castlewood are currently down. -
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A brand new advocacy service officially opens on the 1st April from Action for M.E. (South West) -
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See our new video of how we can use your feedback to make a difference -
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Coronavirus Support From Your Healthwatch Team -
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Avon and Somerset Police have today advised us that there is a scam email over Covid19 tax refund -
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Coronavirus FAQs on the right way to protect yourself and loved ones
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Latest NHS Coronavirus Guidance | Over 30 Translations Now Available -
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There is a lot of confusion around Coronavirus and what people should, or should not, be doing. Below are some of the commonly asked questions together with advice as to where to go if they need further information. -
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An update about the merger between Weston Area Health NHS Trust (WAHT) and University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UH Bristol), which took place on 1 April 2020. -
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Here is a list of links for help and advice regarding Coronavirus and specific health conditions. -
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North Somerset Council update as of Monday 4th April 2020. Advice on all critical services and information where to go if you need more information -
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Living with an abusive partner or family member is difficult at the best of times. But being stuck in the home together at a time of stress and uncertainty may be even more frightening than usual. -
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Use this Self-Report App to help Kings College London scientists understand Covid-19 -
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Please do your bit by ensuring you go to the right place for medical care and reduce any unnecessary strain on the NHS. Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG have launched a campaign to help local A&E services, encouraging people to g -
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In light of the Coronavirus situation, North Somerset Wellbeing Service has re-designed the Service offer for the next three to six months. -
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Take a look at this amazing list created by ‘Bristol Independent Businesses’ – it brings together community resources, Mutal Aid Groups and food delivery services that are available across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. -
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There is a call for temporary foster carers across North Somerset during the Coronavirus pandemic -
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We recommend community groups follow these guidelines and suggest people familiarise themselves with these tips to keep themselves safe too. -
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The Keep Safe website has put together a range of resources for people with learning difficulties.
These include Easy Read guides about Coronavirus, information about how to stay safe, and ideas of things to do when you’re stuck at home. -
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Here are some reminders to help ensure everyone has access to the medication they need. The message is: be considerate towards others by not over-ordering medication.