1. Are more people diagnosed with Cancer?

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    Are more people diagnosed - statistics taken from the Office for National Statistics blog April 2019

  2. NHS survey

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    We enjoyed meeting two groups, The North Somerset Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Network and The Speaking Up Group run by Weston College and North Somerset People First.

  3. The truth about Kooth

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    Grab your chance to come up with ideas for a pioneering online counselling service for young people, at a presentation evening in Cleeve.

  4. Extensions to the Healthy Weston consultations

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    The Healthy Weston consultation period is being extended until 12 noon on 14 June 2019.

  5. World Cafe - insights into mental health

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    Great to have a look at how services for young people with autism spectrum disorders and mental health conditions are working in the South West.

  6. Tell us your views on Autism services

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    YOUR voice counts…

  7. Smoking during pregnancy - Action plan

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    Our smoking in pregnancy action plan ‘accelerates’ the move to appoint new stop-smoking advisor

  8. New service provider promises innovate new approach

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    Plans to provide an “innovative and forward-thinking” psychological therapies service in North Somerset have taken a huge step forward with a new organisation running the service from the autumn.

  9. World cafe on Mental Health

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    All talk and a lot of action!

  10. Carers Rights Day

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  11. Self care week

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  12. International Volunteer Day

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  13. National Stress Awareness Day

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  14. World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

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  15. World Homelessness Day

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  16. National Eye Health Week

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  17. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  18. Men's Health Week

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  19. World Diabetes Day

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  20. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  21. World Alzheimer’s Day

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  22. Organ donation week

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  23. Baby loss awareness week

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  24. World Mental Health Day

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  25. PPG Vice chair seeks council backing

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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.

  26. Join Helen and tell us how NHS money should be spent.

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    Nailsea cancer survivor Helen Hamblin has said more money should be spent on helping people cope with the aftermath of traumatic illness.

  27. NHS long term plan report

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    This is the executive summary of a report that contains the findings of an engagement project carried out by Local Healthwatch in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) during April and May 2019.

  28. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  29. Graham Road and Clarence Park Surgeries

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    Breaking news regarding Graham Road & Clarence Park Surgeries

  30. PPG meeting with companies about Weston Surgeries

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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.

  31. Loneliness 1 in 3 carers suffer

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    Carers are facing a loneliness “epidemic” according to new research revealed during Carers’ Week 2019 running until June 16.

  32. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

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    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  33. Latest update on askmyGP app

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    LaskmyGP was given the thumbs up in the latest reports

  34. Chief Executive says improvements have been made to Weston hospital

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    A Chief Executive says improvements have made following the inadequate rating Weston CAMHS received.

  35. Citizens advice in North Somerset is moving

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    The Citizens Advice team will be holding their very last advice session in The Badger Community Resource Centre next Friday, July 5.

  36. Report - Understanding access to mental health support through school

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    The evaluation was carried out to explore the current situation for children and young people (CYP) seeking early intervention mental health help through their schools and colleges, and their access to other services outside school.

  37. Spaces on a training day about medical dilemmas

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    Few spaces left for teenagers to learn about true-to-life medical situations

  38. New Healthwatch contract is announced

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    New Healthwatch contract is announced to cover three areas

  39. Online booking system

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    Read the latest on how the new online booking system askmyGP is working.

  40. Feedback on your experiences wanted

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    Feedback on your experiences of IBD care is wanted.

  41. Annual Report 2018/2019

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    Healthwatch North Somerset publishes its annual report

  42. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  43. Helping children get enough to eat in Clevedon

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    Making sure a child has enough to eat during the day is the focus of a special project which could be introduced in Clevedon next year.

  44. Next step in Healthy Weston consultation

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    There have been more than 2,300 responses to the Healthy Weston consultation which ended last month.

  45. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  46. Pride 2019

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    We enjoyed entering a wonderful rainbow world of fun and fiesta at Weston Pride and thanks to everyone who posed with our fluffy photo frame and told us their thoughts on health and social care - it WILL make a difference.

  47. Concerns over the future of Weston A&E

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    People have voiced concerns over plans to make the overnight closure of Weston A&E permanent as part of the Healthy Weston Consultation.