1. Tell us your views on Autism services

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    YOUR voice counts…

  2. National Autistic Society

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    The National Autistic Society have produced the video entitled 'Make it stop'. They are aiming to raise awareness about Autism

  3. If you have a learning disability you need to be on your GP's learning disability register to have the vaccine

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    Find out more about how to get on your GPs learning disability register to ensure you have the Covid-19 vaccine. Being on the register also means you should be invited to have an important health check-up to pick up any symptoms of illness.

  4. How to cope with lockdown if you have autism

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    Radio presenter and Asperger's champion Alex Manners spoke to Healthwatch ahead of his talk organised by Bristol Autism Support tomorrow (April 7th). His tips for coping with the pressures of Covid-19? "Find a project and focus on the next few days."

  5. Winterbourne View 10 years on: Supporting those with learning disabilities to stay safe and well

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    People with learning disabilities are still at risk of dying unnecessarily and receive poorer care – 10 years on from the abuse suffered at Winterbourne View.

  6. Experiences of being in hospital for people with a learning disability and autistic people

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    The Care Quality Commission says people with a learning disability and autistic people "continue to face barriers when accessing health care and treatment" after collecting people’s experiences from 8 hospital trusts in England.

  7. Annual Report 2022/2023

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    Last year, 793 people shared their experiences of health and social care services with us. Our annual report sets out how your comments and concerns have had a real impact on local health and social care services.

  8. Report: time to think differently about adult social care

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    What matters to you if and when you need help from social care services? Local people who don't currently receive any support told us about what's important to them, both now and when they need assistance in the future.

  9. 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.

  10. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  11. Weston Hospital CQC Inspection

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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.

  12. University Hospitals Bristol & Weston merger complete

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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.

  13. Weston Hospital CQC report

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    Weston Hospital CQC report was released on December 17th 2019.

  14. Weston A&E Closures overnight

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    A decision on whether to make the temporary overnight closure of Weston A&E permanent will be made by the local NHS commissioning group next Tuesday (October 1).

  15. The public view's published

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    The public’s views published on changes proposed for Weston Hospital in Healthy Weston consultation

  16. Hospital Passport

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    The hospital passport system operating in North Somerset is designed to help people with learning disabilities receive the right kind of care and treatment by hospital staff

  17. AGM for University Hospital Bristol

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    The public are welcomed to the Annual General Meeting for University Hospitals Bristol

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. Improving Outpatient Experience Workshops

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    North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is committed to providing outpatient services that are responsive to the needs of patients,

  22. Health Matters events 2019

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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.

  23. New proposals around Weston hospital

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    IMPORTANT NEW proposals around healthcare and the Hospital in WSM

  24. Healthy Weston

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    Frequently Asked Questions answered from the Healthy Weston project

  25. University Hospitals Bristol - Our 2025 vision

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    Have your say at this public engagement event. We will present our plans for the future of our hospitals

  26. NHS leaders set out their vision

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    NHS LEADERS SET OUT VISION FOR VIBRANT WESTON HOSPITAL AT THE HEART OF LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES

  27. Plans to investigate re-admission to hospital

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    New plans to investigate rising emergency readmissons to hospitals announced in response to concerns raised by patients

  28. Report - Central Ward Engagement Project

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    Healthwatch North Somerset’s statutory duty and function, which is laid out in The Health and Social Care Act 2012, is to provide a voice for people who use health and adult social care services.

  29. Public Meeting Report - Hospital Discharge

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    The hospital discharge process has become a topic that requires attention in North Somerset, and across the country.

  30. Hospital discharge report - July 2014

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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.

  31. Public feedback report on hospital services

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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.

  32. Initiative to reduce unnecessary hospital stays

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    North Somerset Community Partnership, Sirona Care and Bristol Community Health launch initiative to reduce unnecessary hospital stays

  33. Weston hospital - listening event

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    Healthy Weston Listening Event. Come and hear about the work progressing at Weston Hospital.

  34. Funding awarded for homeless health scheme at Bristol Royal Infirmary

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    An innovative scheme to improve health and social care for homeless people attending A&E in Bristol has been awarded permanent funding following a successful 18-month trial.

  35. Community Hospital day room refurbishment

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    North Somerset Community Hospital day room gets a new look

  36. Clevedon Hospital Cleanliness

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    Clevedon Hospital has received 100% positive cleanliness rating

  37. Weston Area Health Trust Annual Public Meeting

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    Weston Area Health NHS Trust's annual public meeting is approaching.

  38. Weston General Hospital celebrate the hard work of staff

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    In the 70th anninversary year of the NHS, praise has been given to the staff of Weston General Hospital.

  39. Funding to improve health and social care

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    Funding has been awarded to improve health and social care for people attending A&E in Bristol

  40. University Hospitals Bristol - New parking links

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    Proposed new parking hub at University Hospitals Bristol – car park, cycle park and public transport links

  41. A red bag - a simple change packing a difference

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    The red bag scheme or ‘hospital transfer pathway’ is a small change having a big impact on care home residents in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area.

  42. Patient Experience Improvement Framework

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    NHS Improvement has published a patient experience improvement framework designed to support NHS trusts and foundation trusts to achieve good and outstanding ratings in their Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections.

  43. Stay well this winter

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    The national NHS ‘Stay Well This Winter’ campaign launched on Monday 9 October. The campaign is commissioned by NHS England, Public Health England and the Department of Health and aims to ease seasonal pressure on NHS services

  44. Roundup of changes in health and social care

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    A round up of all the changes across North Somerset to GP centres, Weston hospital, Sustainability and transformation plans and the proposed merger of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG).

  45. Update on A&E services in Weston

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published its report following an inspection of Weston General Hospital in February and March 2017.

  46. The state of care in NHS acute hospitals

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    The state of care in NHS acute hospitals 2014 to 2016 presents findings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) programme of NHS acute comprehensive inspections.

  47. Weston General Hospital will remain 'vital'

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    Dr Mary Backhouse, the chief clinical officer of NHS North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), says planned changes to North Somerset’s only A&E will not mean it becomes redundant.

  48. Weston hospital engagement events

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    North Somerset Clinical Commissioning group are holding three engagement events about Weston Hospital and they want you to attend and have your say.

  49. Become a governor

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    University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust are looking for new governors.

  50. Weston General Hospital

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    North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group are inviting you to share your views about the future of Weston General Hospital.