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Improving stroke services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Stroke services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire could be set to change as part of a public consultation on proposed improvements.

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Annual Report 2020/2021

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.

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Annual Report 2019/2020

In October 2019, Heathwatch South North Somerset became part of Healthwatch Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. Find out how your feedback made a difference by downloading our 2019/2010 annual report.

Scoping a model for young people

Many young people seeking mental health support struggle to find it

75 per cent of parents and young people responding to a Healthwatch North Somerset survey have had mental health concerns. People told us they had to “fight” for support and services were "swamped meaning no help was available."

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

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.

Advice and Information

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100% of visitors seeking urgent support were 'very satisfied' with their experience at Safe Haven

Safe Haven, a place for people in acute emotional distress, switched to providing remote support to people in distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2021, it opened its doors and was able to provide face-to-face support for those in need.

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

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.

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Pharmacy spotlight: Day Lewis in Nailsea

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

Advice and Information

Safe Haven

Safe Haven project ready to support those in crisis

Safe Haven Crisis Centre has opened its doors to provide a safe space for up to 12 people suffering severe emotional distress every evening. Healthwatch played a part to make the service as welcoming and appealing as possible.

West Hospital

Action plan needed to address staff levels and patient care at Weston Hospital

Shortages of staff at Weston Hospital could mean patients do not get the right care or treatment, a new report has found.

bladderandbowel

Our survey to help improve bladder and bowel care features in national showcase

Healthwatch North Somerset is delighted that our work with Bristol Health Partners on how easy it was for people to get help from bladder and bowel services during Covid-19 has been included in a national research portfolio.

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

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.

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