Healthwatch Northsomerset

Our new work areas for 2021

How we will work in 2021 - our topics where we aim to help patients, inform providers and influence improvements. Our North Somerset Area Lead Cirlei says; "We use these goals to inform our project work and hope to address issues and inform and influence local health and care strategy."

Are you an unpaid carer? Register with a GP so you don't miss your COVID-19 vaccine

It's always important to be registered with a GP - but it's particularly important if you're caring for someone vulnerable. If you're not registered, you may not get your COVID-19 vaccination at the right time.

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How to get support if you need a little extra help to have the Covid-19 vaccine

People who have learning disabilities or a mental health condition can have their vaccination experience made easier for them. Healthwatch and the local clinical commissioning group put on a webinar to explain extra support or help that's available.

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Disabled people made up 6 in 10 of all COVID-19 deaths last year, according to official data

59.5% of all the coronavirus deaths between the 24th January and the 20th November 2020 were disabled people, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed.

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Do you need help getting to your COVID-19 vaccination?

Do you need help with arranging transport for your COVID-19 injection? Have you been contacted about your vaccination but don't have a way of getting to your surgery? Our latest pamphlet contains all the information you need to get there safely.

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Want to know more about Healthwatch? Watch our video!

Want to find out more about what Healthwatch does? Interested in helping improve the quality of health and social care services? Watch our video for the answers to all your Healthwatch-related questions.

Want to know more about Healthwatch? Watch our video!

Weston Hospital 'open as normal'

Despite being busy with Covid admission Weston Hospital's outpatients and A&E departments are open. Staff are taking every possible measure to keep people safe and have reassured patients they should attend their appointments as normal.

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Shielding stories: Kayleigh's and Colin's experiences

Our snapshot of lockdown life has shown that many older people or those with underlying health conditions struggled to find support or felt lonely. Colin feels well supported after he was diagnosed with a serious illness but Kayleigh had long delays and was unable to get the help she needs at home.

Speaking up can mean better health and care - here's how we've worked in 2019/2020

Here is our latest Annual Report where we reveal our best bits of the year and how we have worked to ensure your views make a difference to local health and social care services.

Weston Hospital has fully reopened - share your views

Weston Hospital has now reopened all clinics and its A&E dept. Help the NHS and the hospital trust get back on track by telling us how these are working. Your views will be heard.

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Share your experiences of health and social care services

We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. By sharing your positive or negative feedback we can work with services to help them improve.

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Information on COVID 19

Find everything you need to know about COVID 19 (Coronavirus) including symptoms, advice on whether to self isolate, information on shielding, local services, how and where to get support and how to stay safe as a volunteer.

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