From sharing your stories of shielding and isolating, to raising the issue of dual diagnosis, take a look at what we've been up to during 2020 and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you know how and where you can get access to health and social care services? Healthwatch provide an advice, information and signposting service, to help you find the best place to go for the local support you are looking for.
Cirlei Ioris, Healthwatch North Somerset Area Lead
