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People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. -
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Our team has run a pilot Digital Inclusion project to give people the confidence to go online to access a range of health services. -
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Clarence Park surgery will close on September 23 and services will then move to Graham Road the next day, Pier Health has confirmed. -
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Pier Health has published its first newsletter to explain what is happening at Graham Road and Clarence Park surgeries since it took over the running of the practices in June. -
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A message from The Mendip Vale Group - special note to patients -
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The Government has recently published its Green Paper on how our health care in the 2020s will be “proactive, predictive, and allow for personalised prevention.” -
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Read the latest on how the new online booking system askmyGP is working. -
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LaskmyGP was given the thumbs up in the latest reports -
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An urgent meeting is being arranged for the leader of the new contract provider for Clarence Park and Graham Road Surgeries to meet with the Patient Participation Group. -
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Breaking news regarding Graham Road & Clarence Park Surgeries -
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The vice chair of the Clarence Park and Graham Road surgeries’ PPG, Alan Rice, has asked for council backing to stop “CLAREEXIT” – plans to close down the smaller surgery. -
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Health Matters events are free public talks hosted by consultants or senior managers on specialist areas of health, or on issues affecting our hospitals. -
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Going Forward Together
Have your say about our future changes. -
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From Healthwatch England:
Feel in control of your healthcare with these four questions and make a decision that’s right for you. -
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Understanding your rights when registering with your GP -
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Frequently Asked Questions answered from the Healthy Weston project -
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CQC Reports on the future of Graham Road Surgery and Clarence Park Surgery Weston-super-Mare -
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We know from extensive public feedback that for local people their most important and valued health and social care service is the primary care service provided by GPs. -
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Healthwatch North Somerset collects information from the general public about their experiences of local health and social care services. This information is shared with service providers, local commissioners and all other relevant bodies. -
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Healthwatch North Somerset GP report urges more 40-74 year-olds to take advantage of NHS health check -
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Do you need advice about what to do in a medical emergency? Nailsea Family Practice will be holding an open day on the 14th March 9.30 – 11.30am. -
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North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group is one of the GP-led Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) around the country have been approved to jointly commission GP services with NHS England, it has been announced today. -
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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.