1. 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.

  2. Dementia Challenge Conference

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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.

  3. Keeping the heart healthy also reduces the risk of dementia

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    Study confirms that keeping the heart healthy also reduces dementia risk

  4. Dementia services - feedback shaping change

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    ases of dementia are on the rise. Around 700,000 people in England have the disease currently, and this figure is expected to increase to over a million by 2025. In North Somerset, it is estimated that 1.79% of people are living with dementia.

  5. Dementia standards

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    The Government has implemented a new atlas looking at Dementia Care across the country.

  6. Enhanced Dementia care

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    Enhanced dementia care service rolled out by North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

  7. Portishead Dementia Friendly Communities are running a series of events for Dementia Action Week

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    This Dementia Action Week 2021 (17 – 23 May), Portishead Dementia Friendly Communities are running a range of sessions for anyone who is interested in finding out more about dementia and the help available.

  8. Supporting people living with dementia in North Somerset

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    A new directory of local and national resources to support people living with dementia, their carers, and their support networks has been put together by a team of experts. It covers often overlooked issues, such as emotional and wellbeing support.

  9. Louise Ansari, National Director of Healthwatch England, visits Healthwatch North Somerset

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    We had the opportunity to share our work and future plans with Louise, members of the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB), and Councillor Helen Holland - Co-Chair of the local Health and Wellbeing Board.

  10. Free wellbeing workshops for Portishead residents

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    Over the next 18 months, Portishead residents will be able to attend a series of workshops to support their wellbeing needs.

  11. 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.

  12. Raising awareness of diversity

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    A trans health survey carried out by The Diversity Trust and supported by HWNS found that 51 per cent of trans and non-binary patients had self-harmed or injured themselves and 40 per cent had attempted to take their own life.

  13. Healthy Weston - Easy read documents

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    Please click below for an easy read version of the Healthy Weston Documentation.

  14. University hospitals Southampton offer leadership development opportunity

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    University Hospitals Southampton offer leadership development opportunity for aspiring leaders with disabilities.

  15. North Bristol NHS Trust

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    North Bristol NHS Trust Equality Newsletter

  16. Workforce Race Equality Standard data report

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    We are pleased to attach a copy of the 2018 WRES data report, which provides an overview of the data on all nine WRES indicators and makes comparisons to previous years’ data.

  17. Trans health, care and wellbeing report

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    This report aims to identify the health, care and wellbeing needs of *Trans and **Non-Binary people. This report summarises the evidence, feedback, and experiences, from the Trans and Non-Binary people who took part in the research.

  18. 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.

  19. North Somerset statement of action for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

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    It was asked that the Clinical Commissioning Group and the Local Authority jointly submit a written statement to Ofsted following the Ofsted and CQC Inspection in North Somerset.

  20. NHS leaders commit to specialist help support for Veterans in every part of the NHS

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    NHS leaders have confirmed today that specialist health support for veterans will be available in every part of the health service, across the country.

  21. University Hospitals Bristol Statement

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    University Hospital Bristol response to The Diversity Trust and local Healthwatch report, Trans health, care and wellbeing report April 2018

  22. Black History Month Celebration

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    University Hospitals Bristol Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Workers’ (BAMEW) Forum supported by RCN South West invite you to celebrate with them on 17th October 2018.

  23. "My voice - my choice" - Leonard Cheshire

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    A series of workshops are being held in Weston-super-Mare to allow disabled adults to share stories and suggest ways of making it easier to be part of the community.

  24. "The struggle for healthcare when you are deaf" - Terry's story

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    While most hearing people take daily communication for granted, there are barriers everywhere for Terry, who is profoundly deaf.

  25. Special Educational Needs and Disability Review

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    Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have published their findings following their joint review of services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in North Somerset, which took place 14-18 May 2018.

  26. Black and Ethnic Minority cancer patients encouraged to give feedback

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    NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens today issued an appeal for more black and ethnic minority (BME) patients to help improve cancer care by sharing their experiences.

  27. Healthcare communication cards

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    Action on Hearing Loss have a Health and Care Communication Card to support anyone with hearing loss in communicating their needs to health care professionals.

  28. Growing up with hearing loss

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    The Reality of Growing Up with Hearing Loss – Action On Hearing Loss: RNID
    Kim’s Blog

  29. Taking pride in equality, diversity and inclusion

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    NHS England will be represented at a series of Pride events this summer. This is first time that members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender plus staff network will march representing the organisation.

  30. Better care in my hands

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    CQC’s national reports and thematic reviews from the last five years consistently show that some groups of people are less involved in their care than others.

  31. BME Communities are heard

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    A new joint venture will ensure the voice of black and other minority ethnic (BME) communities in North Somerset continues to be heard.

  32. Avon and Wiltshire Partnership

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    Avon and Wiltshire Partnership (AWP) were anonymously nominated for ‘Excellence in Diversity Awards’ earlier this year, and then later shortlisted for the ‘Diverse Company – Public Sector’ category.

  33. British Sign Language Service

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    British Sign Language (BSL) users are now able to get in touch with NHS England’s Customer Contact Centre using a video call supported by a BSL interpreter.

  34. Have your say

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    On Thursday 27th August between 1.00-2.00pm the @NHSEngland twitter channel will dedicate this hour to Learning Disabilities, exploring the latest service model, discussing learning disability services and welcoming feedback via #TransformingCare.

  35. When to call 111

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    A helpful video describing when to call 111 for advice compared to when to call 999 for an ambulance

  36. Women's only support group

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    A women's only support group has been launched for people who need help with addiction and their friends and family.

  37. New review says BAME groups at higher risk of dying from Covid-19

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    A new review has shown the risk of dying from Covid-19 is higher among Black and Asian Minority Ethnic Groups compared to white groups. Healthwatch awaits recommendations from these findings which will really benefit BAME staff and patients.

  38. Action needed after review shows BAME adversely affected by pandemic

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    Large scale research and data collection is needed to tackle “humbling inequalities" in Covid-19 death rates, according to the new Public Health England report. We want our feedback to build an understanding of health experiences of BAME groups.

  39. NHS Race and Health Observatory

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    A new NHS centre to investigate the effects of race and ethnicity on people’s health has got the go ahead after Covid 19 helped to focus minds on the continuing problem of racism in medicine.

  40. Sir Michael Marmot says Healthwatch can energise and give power to communities

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    Sir Michael Marmot author of the landmark report Marmot Review: Fair Society, Healthy Lives spoke to Healthwatch about how the Covid-19 pandemic has “amplified” health inequalities even further.

  41. Historic turning point - Covid vaccines rolled out to first patients at Southmead Hospital

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    The new Covid-19 vaccine has been rolled out in Bristol today (December 8) – with the over 80s and care home staff first on the list to receive it.

  42. Zoom in for our next Prioritisation Panel meeting on February 23

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    At our Prioritisation Panel you can hear first hand how Healthwatch uses your feedback to understand the city's key health issues and works to bring about resolutions to help everyone have better health and care.

  43. 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.

  44. Overcoming concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine if you have a learning disability

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    One of our volunteers, Jemma Ballinger, says while it is great news that people on the learning disability register will be prioritised to have the vaccine, they will still often need a lot of reassurance and understanding to receive it.

  45. Vaccine research shows positive reaction among Asian communities

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    Sayd Ahmed from North Somerset Bangladeshi Association has been on a mission to speak to all Asian households in the area to encourage them the Covid vaccine is safe. He told HW he spoke to 2,200 people and they all were in favour of having it.

  46. 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."

  47. Pharmacy spotlight: Day Lewis in Nailsea

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    Pharmacies offer a wealth of health and care services and popping in for advice might prevent the need to call 111 or visit your GP

  48. 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.

  49. Why do we need to collect demographic information when you share your views with us?

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    When you share your views with us, we ask for demographic information such as your gender, sexual orientation, age, and ethnicity. Here's why we collect this information, and what we use it for.